Advice for sizing concerns!
I wanted to write this review for people who may still have doubts, sizing issues, and in general just issues as to what is best for them. I was concerned when I bought this shoe because of sizing, as some said to size down, while others stayed their size or even went up a size. I have quite smaller and skinnier feet. I am a women's size 6(US) and I decided for these that i would buy my size.When I got the shoes I noticed that they were my size length wise but in the toe area I get space up and down so I can comfortably move them around. Concerning the fitting of the boot, they weren't tight but still stayed well fit on my foot. At first I thought that maybe its because they were too big for me by about half a size, but I've realized that I actually quite like the feel of the boots not being tight fitting, as it allows you to comfortably wear the shoe from the start without having issues breaking them in. It also allows you to be able to wear thicker socks without the shoe becoming too tight on your foot.So my advice for sizing is to go down ½ or 1 a size then what you normally wear if you have skinnier feet and you want boots that are more tight and fitted. But if you enjoy shoes that you could wear thicker socks with or have more room in for comfort, stick to your size. Also if you have wider feet it is probably best to stick with your size or maybe go down by ½ as the shoes could mold to your feet if they are tight.Regarding the shoe itself, these shoes are great! I did notice though that the shoes seems bigger and chunkier in person than I initially thought they would, but the more I have worn and looked at them, the more obsessed I have become with how they look. I've also gotten more used to them, so they don't look at big as when I first saw them.I definitely recommend these boots to anyone who wishes to buy them, as I am a first time buyer from doc martens, I can confirm they are very nicely made boots with good comfort and looks!
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Awesome boot!
I am an 8 in man that's what I ordered. Unfortunately, my toes were rubbing in the front. I have to go a size up. But the boot is comfortable and not heavy. They are amazing! If you interested buy them but remember guys go a size up. Great boot!!!
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Jada (=
February 21, 2017
I think I have my new favorite boots!
There are a few things to note with the Jadon:1) Sizing: When I first got these and tried them on, I was devastated because they felt HUGE on my feet. I had been looking forward to buying them for quite a while, and since I ordered the same Docs size I always do, I expected them to fit the same way. I wear a 10-10.5 wide shoe, yet in the 8UK/42/10USW Jadons, my foot was swimming in the toe box. I even put a ProFoot insert in them to no avail. Then I looked inside my favorite pair of Docs and lo and behold, unlike the ProFoot insert which is only the back half of the foot, my favorite Docs had a FULL length arch support insert. I swapped it into the Jadons, and voila, they fit beautifully! With the zipper, these are so easy to put on and take off quickly -- a wonderful feature!2) Comparison (all with a full-length insole)Jadon -- These are feel like a standard pair of Docs, only with a sweet "make me taller!" sole. They are SUPER comfortable! I wore them yesterday and walked around a convention for several hours, then for the remainder of the evening.Clemency -- These are again like a standard pair of Docs, with about the same lift as the Jadons at the heel, however the front of the boot has a standard thickness Docs sole. These have been my favorites for "daily" use -- at least until the Jadons, which may quickly surpass these.Darcie -- Crank the Clemency up another inch at the heel and you have the Darcie model. I have a beautiful teal, floral-embossed pair of these and they always elicit compliments whenever I wear them. Unfortunately I can't wear them for more than a few hours at a time because it's too much pressure on the bridge of my foot, under the laces. Now that the Clemency and Jadon have come along, I may retire these for special occasions only.Winner: I think the Jadons will be my boot-of-choice very soon!Pro tip: Wear nylons! Docs are notoriously painful to break in, and I was worried the Jadons would cause the same issues. These didn't cause me any pain at all and already feel like they're molded to my feet. I'm sure a good part of it is that I had a friend tell me to wear nylon knee-highs under my socks -- and it worked! He's a roller derby coach, so I'm not sure why I was skeptical in the first place. My happy feet appreciate the advice!
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