Dr. Martens Size Chart: US, UK, EU & Foot Length Guide (Men & Women)

Dr. Martens Women’s Size Chart (US, UK, EU, Foot Length)

Dr. Martens publishes one adult size table with foot length and width in centimeters, plus UK, EU, US women’s and US men’s sizes. This is the US women’s view, from US 5 to 17. Dr. Martens lists its standard women’s range as UK 3 to 9, so sizes beyond that are listed in the table but may not be made in every style. For the general rule, see our women’s shoe size chart.

Source: Dr. Martens size guide.

Dr. Martens Men’s Size Chart (US, UK, EU, Foot Length)

This is the US men’s view of the same Dr. Martens table, from US 4 to 16. Dr. Martens leaves the US men’s cell blank for UK 6.5 and UK 9.5, so those half sizes are not in this table. Its standard men’s range is UK 6 to 12, and its unisex range is UK 3 to 12. For the general rule, see our men’s shoe size chart.

Source: Dr. Martens size guide.

How to Measure Your Foot for Dr. Martens

Dr. Martens’ size guide links to a measure-at-home section, but the steps are not on the size page itself, so here is the standard method. Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark your longest toe, and measure the length in centimeters. Then measure the width across the widest part of the foot. Use the longer, wider foot and match both numbers to the table, because Dr. Martens lists foot width as well as length. Our how to measure foot size at home guide covers each step.

Do Dr. Martens Run True to Size?

Dr. Martens says most of its styles run true to size, though fit varies by silhouette. Its advice is to order your usual size as a starting point and check the fit recommendation on each product page. It adds that men’s and unisex styles have a wider fit with a rounder toe, while women’s styles are narrower and more tapered. If you are between sizes, Dr. Martens says it is always better to go a little bigger than too small, and that an insole adding about half a size can help if you size up. Our shoe width guide explains how width affects fit.

Breaking In and Stretch

Dr. Martens says its boots often stretch in width with wear but not in length, and that slight pressure on the instep usually eases. If the fit is very tight, or your toes do not have room to sit comfortably, it says a larger size may be needed. Because length does not stretch, choose your size by length first and let the width settle in. Our shoe care guide covers keeping leather in good shape while it breaks in.

Men’s vs Women’s Dr. Martens Sizes

On Dr. Martens’ table the US men’s size is always one lower than the US women’s size on the same row: UK 8 is US men’s 9 and US women’s 10. Women who prefer the wider men’s or unisex fit can therefore take a US women’s size and drop one to find the men’s size. Remember the fit difference Dr. Martens describes: men’s and unisex styles are wider with a rounder toe, and women’s styles are narrower. For the general conversion, see our men’s to women’s conversion chart.

Dr. Martens Sock Sizes

Dr. Martens also lists sock sizes, which is handy if you buy a pair with your boots. Sizes come in S/M and M/L.

Source: Dr. Martens UK size guide.

Kids’ Dr. Martens Sizes

Dr. Martens’ size guide does not include a separate junior or toddler table, so we do not list one. Check the product page for kids’ styles and our kids’ shoe size chart and youth shoe size chart for general numbers.

Comparing Dr. Martens With Other Brands

Do not copy a size from another brand without checking that brand’s chart. If you also wear Converse, Vans, Birkenstock or Clarks, start from your measured foot length and read across to Dr. Martens’ chart.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Martens Shoe Sizes

Final Takeaway

Dr. Martens’ chart gives foot length and width for each size, and the brand’s advice is simple: order your usual size, remember boots stretch in width but not length, and go a little bigger rather than smaller if you are between sizes.

More Shoe Size Guides

Sources

• Dr. Martens size guide (US)
• Dr. Martens shoe size guide (UK)