Doc Martens 2976 Chelsea Boot vs Doc Martens 1460 8-Eye Boot

Both are Doc Martens models, but lasts differ. 2976 Chelsea Boot is labeled Runs Big (Size down half a size from sneakers (whole UK sizes — round down if between)). 1460 8-Eye Boot is Runs Big (Size down half to full from sneakers).

The 2976 Chelsea shares the classic Docs length story: often long versus sneakers, so many wearers size down half a size (or to the next whole UK size down when between). Elastic sides change entry, not labeled length. Plan for stiff leather break-in.

The 1460 is built on a generous last and is widely reported to run long versus sneakers. Most wearers size down half to a full size; Dr. Martens often sells whole sizes only, so between sizes usually means rounding down. Expect a stiff leather break-in before the fit settles.

Use the table below as a starting point from fit offsets — then confirm with try-on or returns. Width can matter more than length between these two.