Customer Reviews Dr. Martens 2976 Bex Smooth Leather Chelsea Boots

I wanted to leave this review for people who aren’t familiar with Dr. Martens sizing. I love these boots and I got a size 8, because my other two pairs were size 8 and fit perfect upon purchase. I am usually a size 9 in Vans shoes, 8.5 in converse, and 9 in athletic shoes, so I always size down in Docs. However with this pair, I panicked when I got them because they were so tight around and on the tip of my toes that my feet were going cold when I wore them. I thought that it might be too much and that they’d never fit right, but I really didn’t think a size 9 would fit either. Fortunately, after some serious breaking in (sometimes wearing 2 pairs of socks), they’ve stretched to fit my feet perfectly and are so comfortable. I love these boots and they seem a lot more dressy than the Chelsea boot by Dr. Martens. Love them but recommend wearing socks that come above the top of the boot to protect your ankles, especially in the beginning.

Bought these for my 6' tall niece - spud ugly, but apparently they are the "Bomb" in style these days. She tried them on before Xmas to make sure we got the right size and she says they fit great and she can hardly wait to clomp around school.

I wear a size 6 in Dr. Martens, but a size 7 in most other shoes and boots. But I also like thick tights and socks. These shoes are super comfy and they are true to size for my experience with Dr. Martens footwear. Highly recommend.

I loved the look and feel of these boots. They are so cool and luxe. I'm returning them because the tops hit my shins when I walked in them. That was never going to wear in or not be a problem. I guess I'm not going to be cool.

I wanted to love these, however they were not comfortable. There is no arch support which made them hard to walk in since they are a heavy boot. When I walked in them I could feel the leather around the ankle rub and knew they would give me blisters. I wish they would have been everything I wanted.

I’ve struggled with finding the fit for me with Docs and I seriously just wore these all day today for the first time, they fit perfect and I love the style of them, no pain in my toes from being to small. I have never had them fit with such ease!!!!

I love Docs - but these...no way. The leather feels so stiff, I felt pain immediately after putting them on. Since they are boots, the area above the ankle gets hit and I can't see keeping something that hurts like that. I went with the 2976 for lined, Leonore.

Love these DMs. So cute, so chunky. I wear an 8.5 or a 9 in a regular shoe. I bought these in a size 9. They were quite large. I tried them on with the arch insert I use in shoes, and really thick socks and I was swimming in them. I bought the size 8 and they fit perfect. I do have a narrow foot, but I have plenty of room at the toes and the heel still moves a bit with each step as I prefer. And in a size 8 I am still wearing really thick socks and the arch support. I read a lot of reviews and people suggested that they run true to size. If you have a narrow foot and wear a half size, I would suggest buying down a size.

Overall this is a great shoe and a great price And even a better deal if you apply your military 10% discount. Don’t forget veterans and law-enforcement apply for your discount today!!??

My foot in the boot felt really comfortable however, the top part of the boot was really digging into the front of my leg. It hurt really bad when walking. Too bad because they are really cute

Overall, I love Dr. Martens, however, my issue is that I am definitely between sizes and they don’t offer that option. I think I have FINALLY found a solution, though, by putting an insole in! Dr. Marten offers their own insoles available for purchase via Amazon or from their website directly. This is the ONLY option that truly works if you are between sizes! Get a size larger than you normally wear and then put in an insole and they fit perfect!

Ordered these for the chunkier sole; super stylish and current. Returned them because they just weren’t practical. The boot is too heavy and my foot seemed to sit “uphill” in the boot. Didn’t feel like any amount of “breaking in” would be the answer. Next I ordered the plain 2976 boot instead and they are a WIN! Very comfy right out of the box and super stylish! If the Bex sole doesn’t work for you, don’t give up. Just order the regular 2976!

Terrible quality. After wearing these handful of times the whole inside started moving and falling apart!

Horrific shoe, hardly worn and whole insides are falling apart!

LOVE Doc Martins but these were a bit too wide for a medium width

Favorite shoes! Great for Fall and Winter

Good fit for my boyfriend

Awesome Boots! Love Dr Martens!!

Totally stoked to have these! Been a want for a while! Love them

I purchased these boots for my 12 yr old son and he loves them. He says they are very comfortable and he looks awesome in them

These were weirdly big compared to another pair (non-lug sole) in the same size.

Boot opening is very small and dies not stretch well at all to get your foot through the opening.

The opening was extremely difficult to get my foot into (and I have a narrow foot.) Once I forced my foot in, the fit was accurate, it wasn't comfortable. The leather feels very stiff and uncomfortable. I'm returning for the Dr. Marten fur-lined chelsea that is super comfortable.

Size was great but the leather is so stiff that it rubbed the front of my leg raw. I'll buy a softer chelsea boot. But I'll always love docs for everything else.

The top of the boot doesn't stretch enough to get your foot in. Too stiff!!!