Dr Madden boots (again-sorry!)

[Bluesheep8]

Hi, I posted last week about a pair of black patent size 5 crippling me so I went back to swap for the 6...now these feel slightly too big (Grrrrr!) I can wear them ok with fluffy socks but I just want to know, is slightly too big the way to go? Or do I admit defeat and return them? What's your experience? I wish they did half sizes!

[Bluesheep8]

That was meant to read Marten!!

[PNGirl]

If they're not right, you won't wear them. I'd return and try leather because they will give. The reviews on those patent ones all say they are cut too narrow.

[Bluesheep8]

Thanks for the reply PNgirl, the size 6 are actually a bit big with normal socks, have to wear thick/fluffy for them to fit better, the 5 as you way were far too narrow, just really asking if a bit too big is OK..if not, may do as you suggest and get softer ones in a 5 that are more likely to give a bit.....hmmmm....

[mogloveseggs]

Mine are a bit big, but very comfy now I've broken them in

[Bluesheep8]

Thanks mogloveseggs...dilemma then! Many reviews say a bit big is OK...may continue on my quest to become a docs wearer once again then, would love more opinions/experiences...

[applesandpears33]

I've a few different pairs and find the fit can vary between styles and also the year of manufacture. I'd go back to the shop and try on a variety of styles to see what fits you best. Also, if you buy leather ones they can be stretched with spray, but I don't think this works as well on patent ones which have less "give". I find all docs can be a bit sore when you first wear them, but if they are the right size they are very comfy once they are broken in.

[PNGirl]

Yes, I meant if you try a 5 in a different material they are likely to fit better.

[PNGirl]

Basically I bought some dark red ones in an EU 40 (they say this is a 6.5 but it's more like a 7 - I'm a 6 but they were in a sale) and they slid about like clown shoes even with thick socks, so I sold them and bought some in a 6!

[Notsoaccidentproneanymore]

Different styles fit differently. I take a 6.5 in a DM. tried a 6 - slightly too small, 7 - slightly too big.

And the ones with a squarer toe are just too wide.

Maybe you could put an inner sole in?

[Bluesheep8]

Thanks all, may go back and have a few try on's in different styles,will try insoles as well as per notsoaccidentprone...all advice appreciated as ever!