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86% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
62% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "No arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Dr. Martens 8053
Number of reviews: 20
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2009-11-22 18:20:52 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Charles S from Massachusetts, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Overall these shoes do not live up to the Doc Marten image. While they look nice at first, I am starting to regret buying them. They are a poor quality imitation of the real deal. First the leather quality is clearly cheap. Since I bought them the leather has stretched significantly, making the shoe uncomfortable to wear. 2nd the construction is also sub par. The sole looks deformed because it was unevenly cut around the edge. On top of that, the stitching is starting to come undone after just 2 months. The sole is also much harder than the original, and does not wear as well. I barely wear them any more because they actually hurt my feet when walking or standing for periods of time. Personally I would never buy another Doc Marten shoe.
2009-11-20 11:41:41 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Charlie D from Atlantic City, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
These shoes are awesome, I stand on my feet for 8 hours at a time and it takes about a year and a half for them to break down. I work in a casino behind the tables and stand in the same spot all night. I used to wear sneakers but had to replace them every 8 weeks or so. Now I only wear DOCS!
2009-11-09 07:05:16 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from Lima, OH, USA
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Look:Love these shoes! Helpful hint: go for a smaller size than you might expect. I have owned a similar pair of Dr. Martens in brown for 15 years, and they just don't wear out, stop looking good, or cease to be comfortable. So I decided to buy a pair in black. Since the style is only available in whole sizes, and I wear an 8 1/2, I wasn't sure which size to buy. The size on my old pair has rubbed away, but even though I usually size up to a 9 in such situations, I chose the 8, since I bought my old pair before my feet had "spread," and the old pair fits so well. I knew I could make the gamble, thanks to Zappos' return policy. I didn't need to take advantage of that return policy because the 8s fit perfectly. I should say the leather is a wee bit stiff at the heel and rubs the tiniest bit, but I have confidence the shoes will break in handsomely and will make me happy for a couple of decades.
2009-11-04 07:20:07 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous
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Look:This was my first pair of made in China Dr. Martens and I do not think I will be purchasing Dr. Martens any more. I owned a made in England pair of the same shoes and absolutely loved them. They fit like a glove. These new ones are not that great. I bought the same size as last time and they are much looser fitting. The laces come all the way together before the shoe is snug to my feet and therefore can not be tightened any further. They still have a nice feeling sole but thats about it. We\'ll have to see how long they hold up.\r\n\r\nFinally, I was quite disappointed to find out with this purchase that Zappos no longer provides free overnight shipping. This was one of the main reasons I shopped at Zappos. I don\'t see any real reason to shop at Zappos as their prices are basically full retail and shipping took a week to get them to me.
2009-10-15 10:58:42 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Jeremy from Chicago, IL, USA
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Look:This is a great shoe especially if you stand a lot. I bought these for a new job where I am on my feet for 10-12 hours a day. There was no break in required and the comfort is unbeatable. Great product and Zappos was excellent as always.
2009-10-08 14:55:35 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: John C from Houston, TX, USA
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Look:This is my second pair of Dr. Martens model 8053. They are great shoes. I finally wore out the suspension on the first pair after 8 years, but they still look great.
2009-08-27 15:24:23 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: SRT from Massachusetts, USA
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Look:Now I remember why I used to wear Doc Martens all the time. They are amazingly comfortable and well made. Love these shoes.
2009-07-13 16:44:58 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Mark from Charlestown, NH, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great shoe - I received these shoes today and when I tried them on, they fit like a glove (on my feet, of course). As great as they feel now, I can't wait until they are "broken in"! Additionally, I received an email from Zappos on Sunday stating that my shoes would ship on Monday with upgraded shipping. I don't know how they did it, but I received my shoes Monday afternoon. Zappos is great! I won't buy shoes anywhere else.
2009-06-19 05:42:41 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from St. Charles, MI, USA
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Look:Dr. Martens are the only shoe I will buy for work, I've had many over the years. These are among the most comfortable I've had. They didn't require much break in and I found them to not need an additional arch support which I usually get for Doc's. The only thing is that they really stretched after a few days. I wish I would have gotten a size smaller now. Not a huge deal...just wish they came in 1/2 sizes too.
2009-06-04 20:01:44 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Jennifer M. from Oregon, USA
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Look:Very comfortable and cute shoe! I attend an all girl’s school where we are required to wear black closed toe footwear with our uniforms. I wanted something a little more durable than a loafer or a heel but yet something that could keep my feet comfortable all day. And these shoes provide all that. Plus the fact they are Dr. Martens, they should last a long time.
2009-04-27 17:15:02 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Cj from Massachusetts, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Dr Marten's 8053 - A Great Shoe! I think I bought my first pair of Doc Martens 20 years ago. Since they are so well built, this is only my 3rd pair in this style and color. They are a comfortable, very well made shoe that looks great with jeans and other casual wear. I'm female and often have a hard time finding comfortable shoes and these are definitely in my top three list for style, comfort, and durability.
2008-12-03 07:15:27 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Katherine J from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Exactly what I thought I was getting - My husband had an old pair that these were replacing. It was very easy to find the item and the look, fit & feel were exactly like the old pair! Arrived the next day!!!
2008-09-24 05:40:15 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
They even outlast a 12 year old boy! Our 12 year old son asked for Dr. Martens last year and when we saw the price we thought they were a bit expensive. However, we purchased a pair and were very happy. They are high quality, comfortable shoes that took a beating from our son and still looked good. We will continue to purchase Dr. Martens for our other children.
2008-04-30 06:30:46 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from saint louis, missouri, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Good but not the same - This is a good shoe but the quality isn't there from a few years ago. The Chinese production shoes just don't compare to the older English ones. You'll get about two years with these shoes (wearing them hard every day) before they start to rip up.
2007-05-06 13:24:47 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from Washington DC, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Not as good as older models - This is my second pair of Dr Martens. I have been wearing the first pair for 8 years and they are still going strong. This pair (the 2nd pair) lacks the same solid construction that the older shoes had. In only 2-3 years I have worn the heal through to the inner spacers and air pockets. Granted I wear the shoes to work almost every day and spend most of the day on my feet. But I gave the same treatment to my older pair and they have held up much better. For those of you who have Dr Martens that were made in England, before they moved to Chinese production, do not expect the same quality from these new shoes. The leather upper is great, but they changed the sole construction, no doubt, to use less material. This new sole is not as good, and wears out faster. I still recommend these shoes, but beware that they probably will not last for 8-10 years like the older designs did.
2007-03-14 03:57:39 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from Florida, USA
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Look:Best shoes ever - My son reluctantly bought these to wear to places when basketball shoes are not appropriate but now loves them. He wore them all day on the first day without any problems.
2007-02-16 05:58:24 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from Indianapolis, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
8053 shoe - Great fitting shoe felt as if it was already worn in. Not much of a cleat sole which I like and very not slip. Probably the best fitting shoe I have purchased in a very long time. Outdoors style casual shoe. Winter here now and the shoe is holding up well.
2007-02-12 17:06:26 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from Atlanta, GA, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Solid Shoe - Might take a little while to break the shoe in but the construction is great. A tad longer than I had expected and feels a little big on the foot when you are breaking it in but overall a great looking and comfortable shoe.
2007-02-10 08:02:42 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Pete from Connecticut, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Sweet! Shoes are great, broke in easily. As with all Doc's, the break-in period is a little painful, but once that's done the shoes are fantastic.
2007-02-06 14:00:24 Dr. Martens 8053
Reviewer: Anonymous from WV, USA
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Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Great Doc's - These shoes are just like my other Dr Martin's- Really comfortable, great looking and I know they will last forever.
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