My first pair of Docs
935892
These boots are extremely comfortable and surprisingly light-weight. I have had mine now for several weeks and like them more everyday as they break in and conform to my feet. Being my first pair of Dr. Martens, I would say I am impressed and will definitely continue to wear Docs into the future.
4195194
It is tight but I have an older pair that were tight and uncomfortable at first, now they feel like comfy slippers. Great traction and stitching. If you haven't owned a pair of docs, go to an actual store to get the right size in UK then use that, some reason more of the uk sizes are posted by sellers than men's and women's us.
2091875
These are holding up strong after a year of daily use on my feet as a waitress. great price. if you are new to Docs, there is a period where these need to be broken in, and they can hurt your ankles especially. I recommend wearing socks that go over the ankle even after breaking in.
829176
When it comes to shoes, I'm a minimalist. I usually buy cheap clearance shoes at Wal-Mart, usually over sized, because I see spending a lot of money on shoes like taping a $100 bill to my feet and walking around town in them. I have spent 100 on my business interview attire only to have them cause pain when I walk. That said I was looking for a good pair of comfortable wing tips for the classic everyday use. Out of the box I wasn't expecting much from a company whose brand image at first glance makes me think they build tractors. The stitching seems higher quality for the price range the soles good and solid yet flexible.

After a couple days use they are breaking in nicely. I was hesitant to buy shoes online because of fitting. But then again I've been wearing 10-11s when I am suppose to be wearing 9 5 which I learned after a running injury you really can't go cheap on running shoes.

They are quite comfortable now on third day. I walk about a mile each way and always use the stairs and walk up escalators when available. So, I'm pleasantly surprised for a 30+ dollar shoe. I even ran for a half mile before the shins started hurting while trying to catch train.

They seem the type to shine up quite nicely. The laces will most likely get replaced because of the stiffness.

Overall I'm pleased. I will only change my opinion if they fall apart next month.
3993395
Great shoes, my first pair.  I just have to get used to wearing them.
965029
my first pair, i find them so comfy, and i'm pleased with the fit.
3477391
I use Docs all my life and buttero series is by far the best because you do not need  a lifetime to break them in. They are sturdy but very comfortable and after few days you feel them like second skin, which is fast for Docs. Not to mention amazing colour and shield from all types of weather being so tall.
4777718
I am still breaking them in, but they're perfect! This was a good find! They took a bit long to ship, though, which was pretty annoying. Maybe it was because I chose free shipping. Overall, I am very happy with my new docs.
1751124
This is my 8th pair of Docs and these are the best. The leather is so soft, there is very little breaking in time though I'd still only wear them a few hours a day at first because the heel cup is still rigid.

The leather is very nice and matte. The product image has grainier or more textured leather--which is what I wanted--but I'm not too disappointed. These look and feel fantastic. With other Doc boots, the area around the ankle will still be a little stiff even after years of wear. This is no big deal because it's not uncomfortable and if you need the protection (like riding a motorcycle or stuff at work), it's nice. However these are very soft around the entire ankle from day one. They actually move and flex a bit. I can't tell you how nice this is!

I know there is a lot of complaining about UK-made versus China-made docs. At this price point, obviously this is the China-made version. However, I think the quality and value is still excellent. The craftsmanship in the UK-made boots are noticeably better. However, will the China-made ones hold up? Absolutely. The construction is still the same in principle. Did it ever dawn on people that a big part of the price difference between the two is because UK wages are much higher than the Chinese labor--which is why they are mostly made in China? I can't fault DM for making a sound business decision 90% of shoe manufacturers do. (Redwing, Nike, Adidas, Uggs, Etc).

The soles are great, darker than the other ones that look more clear and like hot glue. This tread pattern is the best. The other heavier lug sole tread kind of have a logger-look and make the boot look clunkier. I have both, and this is a good all-year tread. The only Doc boot I have that is more comfortable is probably the Rigal. However, it's more like a basketball shoe than a boot. Also, for me the sizing is way off (they run big) and they get a little hot inside.

Inside, the footbed is super comfortable. Now these are boots. All boots get a little hot, unlike super-breathable mesh running shoes. But compared to other boots, these breath okay and are simultaneously water-proof. If you need more arch support--like many people do--SuperFeet makes a half-size plastic supplement for shoes. It only goes to the middle of your foot to the heal and it's very thin. It would not take up much of the foot room which can be adjusted anyway with the laces. It makes a remarkable difference and you can get few more hours out of these if you stand all day. It is a hard plastic device so do test them out first in stores. Mine never slip.

I love these Carpathian boots and I think you will too. If you are looking to buy your first pair of DMs and you don't want them to be shiny, these are the ones. They won't kill your feet the first 10 times you wear them and they look awesome!
2713087
Nice fit, good color and confertable to where for work.  This is my first pair but so far all is good.
112270
Purchased for my 16 year old son. He wears a size 9 shoes which is what we purchased. The fit but he did say he may need to wear a thicker sock. He tried them with a hiking sock and it felt much better. This was our first pair today of docs so not able to compare to older pairs but stitching was clean and no loose threads. He was really thrilled about how they looked and said these are bad ass dad
2809086
You truly cannot beat $50 for a classic pair of Docs!
3482421
This was my first pair of western style boots since I've gone country listening to nash fm. They arnt fancy. They are vercomfortable and the sole is grippy. I had to play around with returns and sizes but it was worth it in the end, here's my experience.

I'm a size 9.5 d in regular sneakers and boots. I order the same in these boots, they felt tight but I couldn't understand if the were too short or narrow. I ordered a 9.5 2e and in the meantime I went to visit a new field and stream that opened in ny. I tried on pairs of the same boot and determined the 9 2e was a perfect fit. I returned both the 9m5 d and 9.5 2e and waited for the 9 2e. Love them so much but I honestly could have gone for a 8.52e although I never tried on that low of a size. I am comfortable with the slight movement and have worn out and to work and had no issues so I'll chock it up to oversizing for winter socks.

Also added aide note...detective Riggs on the new tv version of Lethal Weapon tv series wears them, the exact pair. I know he's not a real cop but he is a real actor that has to wear them for very extended periods of time, just saying
4972326
I'll start by saying I have never bought the original Doc Marten's yet. I went for these because they were listed as having really soft leather, and I really didn't have the time to break in the original style docs.

PROS:
-Out of the box, they are broken in. Completely flexible and comfortable
-Accurate in the sizing for width and length
-Look really good
-Toe cap seems decently tough (Wouldn't do any industrial work in them)
-Stitching is really nice

CONS:
-Leather is REALLY thin and almost too flexible, and there will be nothing here to help protect you when you step on an uneven surface, you will probably mess up your ankle. A good comparison is that the leather is that it is about 1.5 times as thick as the Tongue leather used in original docs, but as flexible as a sheet of rubber.

-A good bit of extra room on top of the foot and around the ankle and lower leg where you lace them. I'm not a small guy by any means, my calves are probably above average at the bottom where these tie and I can tie them tight so you cant see the tongue and they still feel a little loose, which doesn't help with stability.

PRO-ISH CON
-The room they leave leaves room for a dr. scholls insole, which takes up some room so that the boots now tie tight across the top of my foot, but still are a little loose around the ankle.

Overall thoughts: They aren't construction boots in terms of stability or durability. I wouldn't want to get smacked in the ankle by anything in them. However, they are really comfortable, especially once you get an insole in them and work fine for just everyday boots and have a classic look to them.

UPDATE:
A little over 1 year later, the soles have cracked apart. The rest of the boot is in good condition (I think insoles saved the insides). I figured this would happen because when I looked at the soles when they were new, they had lines in them where the rubber was injected into the mold, but not bonded together properly. Sure enough, every single place where I saw lines is cracking.

I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate when a product has one weak link. The rest of these boots would have kept going on!

If you buy these new, and see lines on the soles, SEND. THEM. BACK... unless you really don't mind your soles cracking apart in a year. Time to try yet another company... Not even worth trying to complain to DM, they will probably call it "normal wear"

Yeah, sure.
1002789
Better than expected fit, super comfortable with the quality you expect of doc martens would recommend to anyone considering a pair
4435636
I can't count how many Docs I've owned over the years, but they have all fit great, worn well, lasted much longer than most shoes would, and looked great. These are no exception. I wear them all day at work and most of my off time too.

Oh. FYI. They were a little uncomfortable Until I wore them around for a day or so and broke them in, but this is very common in good quality shoes and was worth the effort as these are now very comfortable and I haven't even oiled them yet.
4071602
Much more than I expected.  I ordered for black Friday special and feel like I am walking on clouds.  I have them on since I received them about 5 hours ago and am so pleased.  Where have they been all my life?