Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Flora Chelsea Boot

I don’t think this is a leather boot, as some of the question-answers say it is. The first boot I bought was too small, so I returned it. The box had a sticker on the side that said it was Vegan. I returned it for a larger size because I like my boots a little roomy, and the second pair I got were the same boot style for sure, but this time the Vegan sticker was not on the box. They are lined with a cute black and white polka dot fabric, which also makes me think these are not leather. I would return them but I do like the style, albeit the furnish is pretty polished and stiff looking. If you’re looking for leather, don’t buy these boots! I bought the black polished smooth.

Couldn’t keep these awesome shoes. Had to return... DM needs to make half sizes of this shoe. As I normally wear the UK 4 (I wear a size 7/7.5 women’s US, but UK sizes run larger) but the these were far too narrow, which then gave my toes no room to move around & I couldn’t keep them. I knew going up a size would not be worth it. If you’re more a half size person, expect these not to work out. :(

Disappointed with these boots. They fit well for the first two wears, but now that they're broken in, my feet have started sliding around in them (and, of course, now that I've worn the boots, I'm stuck with them). The problem is the fit as much as the size. The heel is very wide, but I can tell that if I went a size down I'd get blisters on my pinkie toes. More generally, the boots are generally kind of stiff and uncomfortable. They don't have the nice pliability that my other docs have had. I got these after returning the Noelle Chelsea Boot (also docs), which were even more oddly shaped. I've been wearing docs for years, but it seems like their design isn't what it used to be.

I just didn't love these boots. They squeak loudly when I walk; it's going to take several wears to actually break them in; I find it weird that I had to order a whole size down (normally a 7, ordered a 6); they cramp my feet even though the size is technically correct.

I love the style of this boot, but it was HUGE on my foot. I sized down a full size, and it was still giant. I was looking for a cool looking flat boot for weekends, and thought these, my first Docs since high school, might be the ones. Alas: they were not. The shininess of the leather was awesome, and I loved the sleekness of the rubber sole (no stitching was always my preference in Docs), but these just didn't work out.

this boot ran really big on me- have big, high volume feet, so it's rare to feel that boots are sloshing around on me. I'm going to try sizing down.

I ordered this boot in a 6 and I'm normally a 6.5-7 and the 6 was spot on; however, the style of the boot is not for me. It's a bit too clunky and heavy looking, although the leather is beautiful and it's a very sturdy boot. I'll be returning.

Loved the look. The fit was roomy -- loved that it was wide. But the leather was so stiff and dug in around the top -- I was afraid if I tried to break them in I would be stuck with them and regret it.

These boots run large. I am usually a women's size 9 and I got the UK7/EU41 and it is large enough that I wear 2 pairs of wool socks to keep my feet warm in this freezing weather we're having. Not sure I'd be happy wearing them in the spring when things warm up...

I was so excited for these boots to arrive, but unfortunately they weren't nearly comfortable enough to justify the price tag. They're very stylish and quite modern, but the footbed has no support and feels like a rock. I was choosing between ordering a second pair of Blundstones and this pair, and I'll definitely be going back to my Blundstones. I've never found another boot that is as cute and comfortable as my blunnies!

These are so stiff they feel as if they're made of fiberglass. Do the cows in China have especially rigid hides? It felt like tiny hammers hitting my shins with every step.

I thought I wanted these boots but it was way to cumbersome and stiff. I can’t imagine how long it would take to break these in. I returned them.

I thought I wanted some Dr Martens...but I was so wrong. For the price, it's def not worth it. It was masculine and uncomfortable. Very heavy and clunky. Needless to say, I returned them immediately.

Enormous. Had to return these. I wear a US women's 8 and the UK 6 was entirely too large. I'm not sure a 5 would have been small enough, so I'm going to go to a DM store in person and make my purchase there. Buyer beware! Also, these weren't as rich a burgundy color in person as they appear to be online. The sole of these DMs is thinner than how I remember them (with the yellow stitching) from the '90s. I wanted to love these so much. Hugely disappointed in more ways than one.

I love the way this boot looks, but the top of the boot (top of food) is so stiff, it feels like a metal bar. I know Dr. Martens get more comfy with wear, it just seems this boot may take longer than I have years to live!

Looked like fake leather. Not comfortable. Returned.

I have many pairs of Dr. Martens boots and shoes; Doc Martens are, in fact, the shoes I wear most often, for comfort, hip style, consistency of sizing, plus workmanship and quality of leather/materials. These Flora Chelsea Boots don't measure up to the Dr. Martens' brand; they feel flimsy, poorly-made, the fit is very different than every other pair I own or have tried, as in these feel wide and just a weird fit, like my foot is moving around inside; the leather feels and looks thin and cheap; the rubber sole looks like it is made from uncharacteristically cheap material that is different from the other styles of Doc's; the color doesn't look right, either; the low height of the heel makes them feel unsubstantial and almost like you're wearing flip-flop-type sandals. Will be returning these. They read "cheap."

A UK 6 is most definitely not a US 8 for women. UK 6 was swimming on my US 8 feet. If you're a US 8 looking for advice, I'm not sure a UK 5 would be small enough. I'm returning the pair to Zappos & I plan on going to a DM store in person to find out for sure if a 5 is best and make my purchase there.