Doc Marten Problems

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So I had my heart set on a pair of Doc Marten Sinclair boots - I love the chunky sole. When I tried them on they were huge! The problem is I can’t size down because it was a 3 I tried in and that’s as small as they go 😫

I wore DMs through my teens and 20s and a size 3 fitted great. Last pair I bought was around 2009. Did the sizes change?

shoes have always been an issue, it now seems a 3 is fine as in some stores (next, M&S) that’s a 35 or 35.5. But in other shops and brands that are bigger made I need a 2 (like converse)

Can anyone recommend good boots similar for an alt elder emo in her 40s with tiny feet?

Tell me about it! This is why good old fashioned shops are better than online shopping. At least I'm a standard size usually, but so many don't make half-sizes .
M&S are usually good. Other than that, I'd try a proper shoe shop, one that sells brands like Fly London and Gabor. TK Maxx is good here for brands like Clark's, Skechers and Timberland, but it's a bit pot luck.