Dr Martens Sandals Guide - Size Guide, Fit and Styles

Dr. Martens sandals in recent years, have come to rival the iconic 1460 Dr. Marten boots. You will struggle to find a better investment for their quality and longevity through the summer months. They will still look box fresh after you have you can quite literally wear them to death. Looking through the collection, here’s everything you need to know about the fit, size and more in our Dr. Martens sandal guide.

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Dr. Martens Sandal Styles

The Blaire Sandal

Lightweight ripple sole with a durable Goodyear welt
Slight wedge for height and a padded collar for comfort.
Adjustable buckle strap at the ankle
100% Coated leather

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RRP: ~~£129.00~~Current price: £65.00

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The Voss Sandal

Made from supple Pisa leather, it sits on a super light Ziggy sole,
Our Zebrilus sole is built from a super-lightweight EVA material with a rugged ripple tread.
Goodyear is welted and stacked for all-day comfort, stability and attitude.
Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed and reinforced with our signature welt stitch

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RRP: ~~£109.00~~Current price: £66.00

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The Olson Sandal

Designed with a brand new gladiator-style upper, they’re made from our soft, smash-hit Milled Nappa leather.
Front zip and adjustable buckles give the sandals easy on/easy off access, and Docs DNA is reinforced with yellow welt stitching
Adjustable straps
Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed at 700°C and reinforced with our signature welt stitch

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RRP: ~~£149.00~~Current price: £90.00

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RRP: ~~£149.00~~Current price: £90.00

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The Clarissa Quad Sandal

Fitted with 3 front straps and an extra-large ankle strap with a contrast gunmetal buckle.
The hard-hitting Clarissa is welt stitched to our 1.5” Quad Shore platform sole. Tagged with an AirWair heel loop.
Platform height: 1.5''
Our Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed at 700˚C and reinforced with our signature welt stitch

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£140.00

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Fishermen Sandal

Complete with soft leather uppers and an adjustable double buckle design.
Gladiator-style sandal with cut-out straps, a signature pull-tab, contrast yellow stitching and a lightweight rubber outsole.
100% leather
Buckle fastening
Round toe, interwoven T-bar strap, pull tabs, contrast stitching, logo-embossed buckles, cushioned sole

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£139.00

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Forster Sandal

Made from hardwearing Poly, Ripstop and Webbing and sitting on a light-yet-rugged Tract outsole, these all-new sandals are breathable enough for the hottest months.
Tagged with mock welt stitching and a scripted AirWair heel loop.
Element is a split leather with a fine geometric embossed pattern
Made with a comfortable, durable cemented construction

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£110.00

Josef Sandal

An easy slip-on style with adjustable straps.
An aniline full grain crust type leather with natural character.
Fitted with two buckles for a secure fit.
A suede footbed for optimum comfort.

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RRP: ~~£119.00~~Current price: £72.00

39% Off

Dr. Martens Sandals FAQs

#1 Are Dr. Martens sandals good for your feet?

Dr. Martens have manufactured boots for over 70 years. Their boots were highly preferable for workers due to their well-made quality of its boots. The stiff upper leather and chunky flexible outsole ensure comfort and this is the case when it comes to their sandals. These sandals are extremely cushioned and protective of the sole of your foot, which is not often the case with sandals. They are also very supportive, you don’t need to cling on to them with your toes when walking.

#2 Are Dr. Martens sandals comfortable?

The main problem with Dr. Martens sandals is similar to their boots which is that the heels rub your foot. Dr. Martens with the ankle component will need more wearing in. For example, the Clarissa sandal has a similar heel to that which you find in the Dr. Martens Jadon boots (notoriously difficult to break in), meaning that persistence is key to making these comfortable. You can get the pebbled leather option which is a softer and more buttery leather that gives a bit more give when wearing them in. Dr Marten sandals guide

At the other end of the spectrum, the Myles sandal takes on a slide-like silhouette, with no heel strap whatsoever, meaning the chance of rubbing is non-existent. You could even opt for more of a mule shape if you wanted to give your ankles a break. The Carlson mule has a strap you can wear forwards or back.If you’re searching for something that’s particularly comfortable underfoot, then the foam-like cushioning in the Voss sandal is extremely lightweight, even on the “Quad” platform silhouettes. Similarly, the Blaire sandal features a moulded footbed that suits the shape of your foot perfectly making it a good choice. Dr Martens sandals guide

#3 Are Dr. Martens sandals waterproof?

No, Doc Martens are not fully waterproof. For that, you might consider a rubber boot or duck boot, which has a vulcanized rubber sole. Doc Martens are however quite weather-resistant, meaning the iconic gum rubber sole is highly durable and can stand up to harsh weather conditions.

#4 Are Dr. Martens sandals true to size? Are Dr. Martens wide for your feet?

The Dr. Martens sandals are not overly wide for your foot although they have a chunky appearance. They are true to size but if you sit in the middle of sizes then we would recommend sizing up to help you with breaking them in. So just to be clear if you are sometimes a 5 ½ then size up to a size 6.

#5 Do Dr. Martens sandals stretch?

Over time your Dr. Marten sandals will become more comfortable and mould to your foot but the leather doesn’t overly stretch. The pebbled leather in comparison to the patent leather will always have more give but the sandals shouldn’t stretch as such.

#6 How long do Dr. Martens sandals take to wear in?

If you are persistent and wear them around the house or out and about in small stints you can wear them in within 2-3 weeks. Dr. Martens actually sell their own specialised socks as well to help you with the process.

Dr. Martens Size Guide

Women's Size Guide

UK	USA	EUROPE	Japan
3	5	36	22
4	6	37	23
5	7	38	24
6	8	39	25
6.5	8.5	40	25.5
7	9	41	26
8	10	42	27
9	11	43	28

Men's Size Guide

UK	USA	Europe	Japan
6	7	39	25
6.5	7.5	40	25.5
7	8	41	26
8	9	42	27
9	10	43	28
9.5	10.5	44	29
10	11	45	30
11	12	46	31
12	13	47
13	14	48
14	15	49.5
15	16	50.5

Buyer's Guide

A Buyer’s Guide to Dr. Martens

Everything you need to know about breaking in your Docs, getting the perfect size and styling your new pair.

01/05/2023 By Sarah Atkinson

Holly Thompson Writer and expert

The Dr Martens Sandal Guide

SHOP ALL DR. MARTENS SANDALS

Dr. Martens Sandal Styles

The Blaire Sandal

The Voss Sandal

The Olson Sandal

The Clarissa Quad Sandal

Fishermen Sandal

Forster Sandal

Josef Sandal

Dr. Martens Sandals FAQs

#1 Are Dr. Martens sandals good for your feet?

#2 Are Dr. Martens sandals comfortable?

#3 Are Dr. Martens sandals waterproof?

#4 Are Dr. Martens sandals true to size? Are Dr. Martens wide for your feet?

#5 Do Dr. Martens sandals stretch?

#6 How long do Dr. Martens sandals take to wear in?

Dr. Martens Size Guide

Women's Size Guide

Men's Size Guide

A Buyer’s Guide to Dr. Martens

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