Dr Martens Womens Maple Zip Steel Toe Light Industry Boots

This is my 8th pair of Docs and these are the best. The leather is so soft, there is very little breaking in time though I'd still only wear them a few hours a day at first because the heel cup is still rigid. The leather is very nice and matte. The product image has grainier or more textured leather--which is what I wanted--but I'm not too disappointed. These look and feel fantastic. With other Doc boots, the area around the ankle will still be a little stiff even after years of wear. This is no big deal because it's not uncomfortable and if you need the protection (like riding a motorcycle or stuff at work), it's nice. However these are very soft around the entire ankle from day one. They actually move and flex a bit. I can't tell you how nice this is! I know there is a lot of complaining about UK-made versus China-made docs. At this price point, obviously this is the China-made version. However, I think the quality and value is still excellent. The craftsmanship in the UK-made boots are noticeably better. However, will the China-made ones hold up? Absolutely. The construction is still the same in principle. Did it ever dawn on people that a big part of the price difference between the two is because UK wages are much higher than the Chinese labor--which is why they are mostly made in China? I can't fault DM for making a sound business decision 90% of shoe manufacturers do. (Redwing, Nike, Adidas, Uggs, Etc). The soles are great, darker than the other ones that look more clear and like hot glue. This tread pattern is the best. The other heavier lug sole tread kind of have a logger-look and make the boot look clunkier. I have both, and this is a good all-year tread. The only Doc boot I have that is more comfortable is probably the Rigal. However, it's more like a basketball shoe than a boot. Also, for me the sizing is way off (they run big) and they get a little hot inside. Inside, the footbed is super comfortable. Now these are boots. All boots get a little hot, unlike super-breathable mesh running shoes. But compared to other boots, these breath okay and are simultaneously water-proof. If you need more arch support--like many people do--SuperFeet makes a half-size plastic supplement for shoes. It only goes to the middle of your foot to the heal and it's very thin. It would not take up much of the foot room which can be adjusted anyway with the laces. It makes a remarkable difference and you can get few more hours out of these if you stand all day. It is a hard plastic device so do test them out first in stores. Mine never slip. I love these Carpathian boots and I think you will too. If you are looking to buy your first pair of DMs and you don't want them to be shiny, these are the ones. They won't kill your feet the first 10 times you wear them and they look awesome! Read more

I rarely wear anything with a heel anymore but I could not resist trying these and I am over the moon happy with them! I bought the custom ribbons to personalize them, highly recommend doing so because they finished my outfit perfectly. I walked nearly 15k steps in NYC in these and I could do it again. They are comfortable, and the toe box and arch felt like they were made just for me! (Though I needed to size down) The quality is fantastic! I only wish I had bought a pair sooner. Read more

Really nice quality docs! Love that they have a little sparkle sheen to them as well. No complaints from my toddler yet on the way they fit. I would say these are true to size on the size chart provided! Read more

A flurry of packages has been going back and forth between Amazon and me. Trying to find a pair of doc martens I really love, trying to figure out what size will fit (their shoes are wildly inconsistent and in one style you'll need a 9 while in another you'll need a 10 and so on), returning a pair in the wrong color...and so on. I decided I was going to give up if this pair of Sinclair's wasn't right for me. Fortunately, it passed muster. True, there are issues. The 11 is HUGE on me whereas this pair of 10s is borderline too tight (why no half sizes, Doc?) but dammit, I'm keeping 'em. And, on NO size have I tried has the zipper fit me, so I'm just leaving it open. That said, I otherwise love them. They look badass even with the flower buckles and I love the platforms. I'm 61, a Doc wearer since probably before you were born, and "back in my day" there were no platforms. I just love them and now will only wear platforms because they feel lighter somehow (and these boots are quite heavy!) Anyway, despite the issues mentioned above, I love them. They look great with jeans and even some dresses or skirts. They're simple yet have a touch of uniqueness to them. Can never have too many Doc Martens. Read more