Should you size up or down in Dr Martens?
Should you size up or down in Dr Martens?
Unfortunately, Dr. Martens aren’t available in half sizes and the brand recommends that to get your true to size fit, you should size down to your closest whole size, rather than sizing up.
Should I go up a half size in Doc Martens?
We offer whole sizes only. If you are a half size, we recommend going down to the nearest size. Fit may vary based on style.
Do Doc Martens get bigger as you wear them?
Will my docs stretch out? Doc marten boots will stretch out some with more wear. Eventually, they will conform generally to the shape of your foot. In the beginning they will be more snug, and you shouldn’t buy a larger size to compensate for this.
Are Doc Martens supposed to be tight when you first get them?
Get the perfect fit The boots should feel tight, but not uncomfortable. If the boot feels uncomfortable when you try it on, especially in the width, then it is too small. Docs will soften and stretch as you wear them in – You can check out our size guide for more information.