Jadon Smooth Leather Platform Boots

I wanted to write this review for people who may still have doubts, sizing issues, and in general just issues as to what is best for them. I was concerned when I bought this shoe because of sizing, as some said to size down, while others stayed their size or even went up a size. I have quite smaller and skinnier feet. I am a women's size 6(US) and I decided for these that i would buy my size. When I got the shoes I noticed that they were my size length wise but in the toe area I get space up and down so I can comfortably move them around. Concerning the fitting of the boot, they weren't tight but still stayed well fit on my foot. At first I thought that maybe its because they were too big for me by about half a size, but I've realized that I actually quite like the feel of the boots not being tight fitting, as it allows you to comfortably wear the shoe from the start without having issues breaking them in. It also allows you to be able to wear thicker socks without the shoe becoming too tight on your foot. So my advice for sizing is to go down ½ or 1 a size then what you normally wear if you have skinnier feet and you want boots that are more tight and fitted. But if you enjoy shoes that you could wear thicker socks with or have more room in for comfort, stick to your size. Also if you have wider feet it is probably best to stick with your size or maybe go down by ½ as the shoes could mold to your feet if they are tight. Regarding the shoe itself, these shoes are great! I did notice though that the shoes seems bigger and chunkier in person than I initially thought they would, but the more I have worn and looked at them, the more obsessed I have become with how they look. I've also gotten more used to them, so they don't look at big as when I first saw them. I definitely recommend these boots to anyone who wishes to buy them, as I am a first time buyer from doc martens, I can confirm they are very nicely made boots with good comfort and looks!

Let me preface this by saying how mad I am at myself for waiting this long to write a review for these boots. They're absolutely fantastic. I bought my first pair from this company back in 2015 and have worn them practically everyday since. I loved them so much that I bought the burgundy pair as well. As with all Dr Marten boots, there's a steep "break in" curve of comfort. And honestly, I really didn't notice how well they ended up form-fitting to my feet until I had to start breaking the burgundy pair in. The pain and inevitable calluses are worth it! Sizing is pretty standard of all docs - I'm normally anywhere from a size US 7 1/2 - 8 1/2, bought the UK 6, and have room to spare for thick fuzzy socks in the winter. I have plenty of other styles of Dr. Martens - but the platforms are the reason I got these in particular. (every millimeter counts when you're only 5'2) I've read a few comments and questions about the weight of the boots - they ARE heavier than "normal", as I've had plenty of people remark after trying them on - but give it a few days and you won't even notice the weight. If anything, "normal" shoes will feel too light after wearing these full time. Now for my sad sob story (aka the reason I'm writing this review) - just this past weekend the zipper broke on my black pair. Which really is a testament to how well these boots are made. I know that sounds strange but I got some HEAVY use out of these bad boys. I'm talking hiking, climbing up a mountain (yes, a mountain. In these platform docs. I don't recommend doing this. Buy hiking boots, please learn from my mistakes), commuting several miles on a bike everyday. The zipper lasted two years of me violently beating them up. The rest of the boot is in perfectly good working order so I plan on getting the zipper fixed to save as a backup pair. I decided to buy a new pair because cosmetically - well, they've been through a lot. I've had chemicals spilled on them in class (you're told to not wear open toed shoes in chem lab for a reason), and they're scuffed to hell and back... but honestly don't docs look best when they're a little grungy? The only complaint I have is that the tongue of the left boot is maligned - it twists to the left slightly. This happened with both of my original pairs (I included a pic), but not the newest one that I just bought. But it really isn't that big of a deal, it's only cosmetic. I also wish they offered them in something other than the smooth leather finish, but that's something to take up arms against Dr. Martens for, not the Amazon review board. I totally recommend getting them if you're on the fence! They are worth the investment. Even if you decide to hike up mountains in them (please don't).

There are a few things to note with the Jadon: 1) Sizing: When I first got these and tried them on, I was devastated because they felt HUGE on my feet. I had been looking forward to buying them for quite a while, and since I ordered the same Docs size I always do, I expected them to fit the same way. I wear a 10-10.5 wide shoe, yet in the 8UK/42/10USW Jadons, my foot was swimming in the toe box. I even put a ProFoot insert in them to no avail. Then I looked inside my favorite pair of Docs and lo and behold, unlike the ProFoot insert which is only the back half of the foot, my favorite Docs had a FULL length arch support insert. I swapped it into the Jadons, and voila, they fit beautifully! With the zipper, these are so easy to put on and take off quickly -- a wonderful feature! 2) Comparison (all with a full-length insole) Jadon -- These are feel like a standard pair of Docs, only with a sweet "make me taller!" sole. They are SUPER comfortable! I wore them yesterday and walked around a convention for several hours, then for the remainder of the evening. Clemency -- These are again like a standard pair of Docs, with about the same lift as the Jadons at the heel, however the front of the boot has a standard thickness Docs sole. These have been my favorites for "daily" use -- at least until the Jadons, which may quickly surpass these. Darcie -- Crank the Clemency up another inch at the heel and you have the Darcie model. I have a beautiful teal, floral-embossed pair of these and they always elicit compliments whenever I wear them. Unfortunately I can't wear them for more than a few hours at a time because it's too much pressure on the bridge of my foot, under the laces. Now that the Clemency and Jadon have come along, I may retire these for special occasions only. Winner: I think the Jadons will be my boot-of-choice very soon! Pro tip: Wear nylons! Docs are notoriously painful to break in, and I was worried the Jadons would cause the same issues. These didn't cause me any pain at all and already feel like they're molded to my feet. I'm sure a good part of it is that I had a friend tell me to wear nylon knee-highs under my socks -- and it worked! He's a roller derby coach, so I'm not sure why I was skeptical in the first place. My happy feet appreciate the advice!

I've been eyeing these for a while. I purchased the Dr. Marten Clarissa sandals a while back and got US Womens 10 which is my usual size. I'd ignored the comments to size down because I have wide feet. But they were too big and they rub and give me blisters because of that. For these I decided to follow the advice to size down and I got US womens size 9. My feet are just on the edge of not being wide which means normally shoes are narrow for me anyways. Sometimes they won't even fit if they're not W. But these boots fit perfectly. They're a little tight on the sides but not length wise. Length wise they're perfect - not too short not too long. width wise they'll take some time to break in but they're not painful, just a little numbing. The leather will wear and fit and then i know i'll have them for a long time. Something that I found to be odd was that the sole of the shoe on the inside is half leather and then half this brown hard material. I'll probably put a cloth insert in anyways just to make them last longer but I found it odd that the shoe had a seam going halfway through to switch. It kind of feels like there's wood down by the toes but it's softer like fabric. Regardless, I love these shoes. They look great and they're very sturdy. I'm excited to have them for a long time.

I am an 8 in man that's what I ordered. Unfortunately, my toes were rubbing in the front. I have to go a size up. But the boot is comfortable and not heavy. They are amazing! If you interested buy them but remember guys go a size up. Great boot!!!

I loveeeee my Jadon’s! They are uncomfortable to break in but beauty is pain. I used two pairs of socks and like feminine pads on the ouchy parts when breaking in. They are legit though and so cute! My fav shoes I’ve ever owned!

Love the style but they do run a bit large so consider a 1/2 size lower than your regular size. They are so well made!!

If you’re still on the fence, just do it!! I’m so in love with these boots 🤣 I wear them mainly for work so yes, I wear them nearly every day: come rain or shine. For work I’m on my feet all day, sometimes going into cold freezers, lifting boxes etc. My feet feel fine after continuous use. Better than some tennis shoes I’ve worn. (Note: the boots are not 100% non slip). Super versatile. I wear them also for dates, concerts, going out for drinks etc. They’re super bad ass. I went a half size up and ordered a 9. Pros: did not have to “break” into the shoe and had spacious toe room. Cons: I have to double up on socks or my feet slip and slide. Will order true to fit next time for comparison. Overall, a good pair of boots. Will buy more. Bought from another brand before this pair and they fell apart in less than a month. You get what you buy….invest a little. So far, these are holding true and steady. Will try to update my review within a year and upload pics! Ttfn…