I went to the store with my Co-Worker Thursday at 5:10 PM , the girl there didn't greet us neither offered any assistance ! We decided not buy anything! When we walked out she rushed to assist Caucasians Customers that were coming in ,she was very welcoming & had very cheerful manner towards them.When we walked out she gave us this disgusting look ! I had no idea "Latina women" were not accepted at your store, Thank You so much ,it was a great experience. read more

Customer service never even tried to help. I came in wanting to buy $170 shoes and after saying a what I want and them showing it to me, I asked if I could try it on. It took over 5 minutes in a store with 1 other customer for anyone to talk to me. No one helped. I left and went to the soho location. Only go to this store to return items, not buy. read more

Employee working the register, long black hair today had a tacky attitude. As soon as I walked in, no greeting or service but other customers enter shortly after and she was all hi's and hey's. She gave major eye roll energy. I was checking out and her tone shifted to rude and cold. read more

The music is way too loud. couldnt hear myself think, left before I even tried anything on. hostile.

came in looking for one pair and left with two i never knew i NEEDED!! TeeJay helped me out and they were extremely helpful and informative. docs are my favorite shoes and always worth the investment. This is a great spot to pick them up, kind and attentive staff! read more

Wonderful staff! I called in 8/23 looking for a specific shoes that I saw online. (They didn't have it) It put a slight sad in my day but the lovely gentleman (did not specify pronouns. I'm sorry!) suggested I get them sent to post office after mexplaining how hood my area is and package WILL be stolen. Unfortunately...The post office is also trash so I decided to head in store. Everyone was super nice and understood my frustration. They helped me choose a color I'd like and also gave input on me customizing them. They were all so nice and supportive instead of trying to upsell me something else. We love a support team! I ended up buying 2 pairs and messing with one. Thanks for being amazing! read more

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I bought a pair of boots from them a week ago. The right boot is defective making them unwearable. When I tried to exchange them or find out my option the manager told me "We can't help you without the box". She never once offered an alternative option. Just go F yourself. Sorry, I don't have the space in my NYC apartment to keep boxes piled up in the corner. This was the worst customer service I ever received. I worked in retail for 10 years, you just swap the defective product out and put them in the new box. She was a lazy rude piece of trash, I will never shop at Dr. Martens again. Total waste of $150. F her and F Dr Martens. read more

Martens Union Square - Shoe Stores Near Me - New York, New York

My youngest son has been itching to swing by this store since he got a Christmas Visa card. I've always considered this brand as a youthful. When I see guys wearing large, chunky Dr. Martens boots I think of Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show singing: I'm just a sweet transvestite... From Transexual, Transylvania.. I'm a guy from Long Island! L.L. Bean Suede Bucks is what I gravitate to and I had no plans to make a purchase. Walking inside the store, the displays are showing the fashionable and functional footwear. My son is looking at the boots and I'm in the back of the store looking at shoes. A salesperson comes over to me and we start talking about the brand. Factory worker and postal workers started wearing the brand, it was part of a uniform. Then, the rockers and grunge folks adopted the brand and elevated Dr. Martens to a cult following. The boots are a little too much for me but the shoes? They're starting to win me over. I try on a pair of shoes, they are comfortable as hell! I'm told they don't have a typical leather sole but a patented technique that allows a more comfortable experience. I try on the shoe, it looks good with my jeans. Subtile and yet age appropriate, the players will know I have on Dr. Martens. For everyone else, I'm a guy from Long Island wearing casual shoes with a cool looking stitch. I tell the salesperson I'm wearing them out of the store! She starts buffing them with a special Dr. Martens ball that I also picked up. Dr. Martens Union Square, I'm impressed with the store, the sales process and the brand. read more

Martens Union Square - Father & Son Doc Martens! - Shoe Stores Near Me - New York, New York

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I bought a pair of loafers and when I tried them at home they rode up on my heel and gave me a blister. I called the store to replace them but they said they won't do it because the return window had passed ( I was abroad in between and time flew by). But, the store person said, contact customer service, they will be able to help. So I dug up the customer service email and described the problem clearly to them and told them I can provide more info IF there is something they can do about it. I received an email (probably from a bot) asking for documentation -- photos of the shoes and of the receipt with store info. This took me a while to do, because I took detailed photos that were fairly big (in terms of file size) so I needed several emails, etc etc. After all this (about one hour of my time) I get an email back saying that, oh no, we are not "able" to exchange it, we only do that if there is a manufacturer's defect etc. Making a shoe too big so that it rides up (a problem they knew about from the start) IS a manufacturer's defect in my view. Poor quality stuff and corporate b---t, I'll stay away from now on. read more

An iconic brand of footwear that stands the test of time. Great little store located in Union Square. We dropped in here while shopping at the winter holiday market to look around, and ended up purchasing two pairs of boots. On the shelves were the bad-ass originals to the current day trendy colors and styles. It's not just a guy's brand as we saw just as many items for the ladies. In fact, there were many more gals in here shopping for footwear that night. Well laid out, organized, and clean store. Accessories too. Terrific staff that was attentive, helped out, and made some nice suggestions on what foot gear to try on. What is cool about this brand is the lifetime guarantee. If their boots or shoes wear out they will repair or replace them - simple as that. They even offer vegan friendly footwear too if that's your thing. read more

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I love Dr. Martens. I have a couple of pairs and truly love the brand but the in-store service could be SO much better. It feels like if you're not white or if you don't have "the look" you won't get treated like those who do, which shouldn't even matter in this day and age. A customer is a customer. If someone is walking in your store with intentions to purchase, treat them well and treat them equally. I purchased some accessories for my boots and the cashier was so short with me. I thought okay maybe they're not having a good day but they were super chatty with the white woman who was rung up after me... Next time I'll just order from the website. read more

Omg I totally recommend going here. The customer service is amazing and I especially recommend Madi and Steph :) They were lovely!!

I stopped at the Union Square Dr. Martens because I was in desperate need of a new pair of boots. I've wanted to get Doc Martens for a while, but long story short, the ones I have (which were hand me downs) never fit right, and I needed some help finding the correct fit and style so they wouldn't hurt my ankle. Earlier in the day, I stopped at the location on Lexington Ave, and left because the person who helped me clearly didn't want to. This was not the case at this location--they were pretty busy, and I got help right away! Ollim was very nice and gave me helpful advice on choosing the right boot. We found the right fit and style together within 15 minutes, and I walked out with my new pair with the insoles already in them! I also got the Wonderbalm, because he mentioned you could use it for other leather products (I have some loafers that, while I don't wear them a lot in winter, I want to make sure they're protected from a random rain storm). Stopping here was a great end to my day! Thanks Ollim! I may not rush back, but I'll definitely recommend this location to my friends looking for some new styles read more

Martens Union Square - Shoe Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Staff was super helpful in assisting me in finding my first pair of the perfect boots! I'm in love with my new pair of Docs and would love to come here again if I need more! read more

I've been wearing Docs for 20+ years. I exclusively wear Docs (or converse in the summer). I take great care of mine and I have multiple pairs I switch up. I bought a pair two years ago, and just recently the back heel split at the seam. I've never seen anything like this before in a pair of docs. I brought them to the Union Square store. I was greeted twice coming in and then I approached the counter. I told them my story and they asked if I condition my boots. I confirmed I bought conditioner at that very location. Jackie (aka a modern hero) then asked me what size I wear and exchanged my Docs for a new pair: ON THE SPOT! She took my old Docs, apologized that I'd have to break in my new ones, but said she'd never seen Docs split and didn't think it was representative of the brand standard. She happily exchanged them, took my beautifully worn Docs, and handed me a brand spanking new pair. I may have floated out of the store because I was on cloud nine. I get compliments on my Docs ALL the time. I always tell people how I've worn them for 20+ years and how great they are aesthetically and quality wise. But NOW I will be regaling EVERYONE with the AMAZING customer service story from this past week. I've already told about a dozen people about my boot story, and I'll be telling this story for the rest of my life. Dr. Martens is a great brand, made great not just by their quality footwear, but the kind of quality customer service talent they have at their stores. THANK YOU JACKIE!! read more

Martens Union Square - My Docs! BUSTED at the seam!!! - Shoe Stores Near Me - New York, New York

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This 5 star review is for Maddie (sorry if I misspelled it!). Her customer service exceeds the limit and it was all through a phone call! They didn't have my size boot, she jotted my number down, called another store and called me back with good news telling me that another store will be holding it down for me!! She truly is remarkable. Thank you for a great experience!!! read more

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that there's a Dr martens store sooooo I had to go. It was amazing, there were so many different styles of t doc martens that I didn't know nor saw. Since generally at shoes shops there are limited options for doc martens. The store has one side for the ladies and one side for the men. To me it seems like there were a wider varieties for women but that's just me. Hahaha why would I pay attention to the men's ones anyways. So from the more classic doc marten shoes such as the usually black, white, green , red ..etc there were also the shiny ones, the floral ones, there were even heel boot kinds!!! Oh and the ones that I thought that were magnificent and out of this world were the boots with the ribbon laces. It just gives the boots a more girly look you know? Further in the back of the store, they carried some shirts and bags by doc martens - I didn't even know that they had anything other then shoes (I meant the brand) The only reason I am giving the place a 4 out of 5 is that the staff totally ignored us and did not offer to help at all. And no they were not busy or anything but whatever other than that the store carries a lot of your doc martens needs read more

Best customer service in all of New York!!!! Elvis and Carson were so kind and made my experience so comfortable, I had to buy! Often, sale representatives treat me as unwanted guest in this area. Carson and Elvis made me feel right at home. Absolutely loved em! read more

Martens Union Square - Shoe Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Docs have been a staple since the 80s, and the biggest problem I have with them is they won't die. Seriously, these things last forever and it is the last remaining leather that i own. Nice to see they have vegan friendly boots, too bad they don't go up to size 12 for me. This store is nice, clerks were helpful even in the super packed state it was in when I stopped in. Hopefully I can get those vegan cherry brogues one day .. read more

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Horrible service, I purchased the 1461 Black in the store on February 28, I've been wearing it for less than 20 times, and the leathers on the surface started to peeling even after applying with the wonder balsam!!! I went back to the store with my receipt and their Manager "Max"told me there is nothing they can do about it! ???? I had an old pair I know it's not normal, and they told me there is nothing they can do about it and what it happened to the shoes is due to the tear and not the manufacturing defects without looking at it closely!!!! ?????So now my $125.15 are wasted!!!!!!! So disappointed!!!!!! What the manager told me it doesn't make any sense, if you guys look at my photos you can see the leather that about to peel is not due to the tears, it's the Manufacturing defects!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Elvis and his crew are fantastic! I called early ( before 10am) to see if they had a special pair in stock . Elvis picked up and saved them for me to come in and buy them when the store opened. Excellent customer service. We will come again.! read more

I LOVE Doc Martens. Super comfortable shoes and boots. They now make much more stylish options that don't look as punk rock. And they even make high heels! I was so excited that they opened a Union Square store. I forgot my credit card that day, but I went in and checked out all the merchandise. They carry the best of each line here. The staff was SUPER friendly. I am definitely going back this week to buy a pair of boots and I'll be back again soon after that to buy more. This is worth an arguement with my husband about spending too much on shoes. :) I am on my feet all day and if you put a cheap insole in your Doc Martens, it will be the most comfortable shoe you ever bought. read more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, sales representatives were trying to pressure me into buying what I was going to buy together with my friend since "it would increase their numbers that they had not met for the day" first of all why would sales associates say that to a customer and try to force them to buy something together with another person? Super rude staff and seemed annoyed and like they detest working there. When I decided to pay separately this girl or man (couldn't tell) threw the box of shoes at the floor as she was mad for us not buying things together and was mumbling things under her teeth... Horrible customer experience, I also saw sales associates arguing with other walking customers, that's when I knew it wasn't a personal issue----- it was their nasty attitude in general. GROSS. read more

This place is grand! I came here a few times to look around and try stuff on with no intention of buying anything. Yes, I hate myself too. The sales staff was super friendly and helpful though, and did not even mind that I was wasting everyone's time. Then, when I finally decided I needed to buy a pair, and had the money to do it, I went back and they were super friendly and helpful again! I even asked them if I could use their dressing room so I could see what the shoes would look like with shorts. (i.e. take off my pants and try on the shoes. I'm a lunatic.) And they were like, "sure, dude, whatever!" And didn't even judge me. (To be fair, I'm pretty charming. They might judge a lot of you yelpers because a lot of you seem like BIG bummers. No offense) Their selection was pretty sweet too. They have a lot of different Doc Martens there. If I had a ton of money, well it's be awesome in a lot of ways, but I would totally pull a Michael Jackson in this store and be like "one of those, one of those, one of those." And just because I'm a nice guy, I'll show you what I'm talking about with that MJ reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJAJbhC-KAA read more

Outstanding experience! I visited the store 01/10/2019 trying to figure out why a pair of docs I ordered online wouldn't fit me, despite being my size. Unfortunately, I didn't catch the name of the person who helped me (tall guy, glasses, short dreads), but it took him seconds to figure out the problem, find a solution and 10 min after I walked away with the pair that fit me beyond perfection. He explained me the difference between cuts and how to make sure I got the right size, plus gave me care recommendations. Couldn't be happier with the purchase and the customer service. Overall, the store has a huge selection, great vibe and lots of space and mirrors. Can't wait to come back again for my next pair! read more

Let me start by saying that my visit to this store was a little over a month ago, and if I still have an impression after a month it's either a really good one or a really bad one: happy to say it was a good one. We all know what DM's are all about, so this is not going to be a review on the shoes but a review on the services received. I was on a hunt for a solid, comfy, good lookin' pair of kicks when I came across this fine establishment. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't get attacked at the front door by a "sales associate" because all the staff were patiently attending to their customers. When I was initially asked if I'd like any help, I said no and kept looking. But once I decided I needed to try a pair on, the fun started. Yes, I said fun. A wonderful employee by the name of Sophie made the entire shoe shopping experience worthwhile. Being from the greater Portland, OR area, I'm used to the Pacific NW, almost lackadaisical, approach to things. This is where you ask the question "is it really like Portlandia says it is?" Let me tell you now, no (cacao), it is not (cacao). In fact, just the other day, I ate Henry (the chicken) and didn't even ask if he was a free-ranger. Back to Sophie...After trying on 3 different sizes of the same shoe, I still hadn't made up my mind if I wanted to buy them. Yep, I'm that guy. Sophie was chill and said come back tomorrow and bring Fred Armisen. I brought Benny instead, and bought the shoes she worked so hard to sell. I'm sure that if I lived in NYC, I would be out having drinks with Sophie right now. That's how bitchin' she is. In hindsight, it could have all been a facade to make me buy the shoes so she could get a commission...but that seems like a stretch as I think I'm a pretty good seer of BS. Even still, I would want to have drinks with the person who conned me so well. So, raise a glass to Sophie and go buy some shoes from her! read more

On a most beautiful afternoon in Manhattan, 6/15/29, I strolled into Dr. Martens with the intention of purchasing a pair of shoes that I had in mind; little did I know they had an abundance of wonderful, funky, eclectic styles in my size. I'm one of those that needs to try on as much as I can before making a final decision...well, Madison, a Most lovely young Sales Associate acted as my personal shopper. She was Amazing...got me every shoe I requested to try on, gave her personal reco on what looked best on me...I purchased a pair & will surely be back for more! All the people that work at this location are so friendly, knowledgeable & happy! Thank you all for a great experience! read more

First time buying Dr.Martens and the WELL SOUGHT OUT Lazy Oaf collab, only thanks to Elvis. He was so amazing helping me figure out my sizing and proper care of my new babies. Definitely a chill vibe in this store, well maintained and the employees seem chill and nice af and very much willing to help customers. BUT ELVIS IS PUTTING IN THE WORK read more

I bought some shoes here today and had a great experience. The lady helping me had no issues with me needing to compare sizes and I managed to snag the last pair of a particular one that was on winter clearance in my size (a 7 though I normally wear an 8; I wouldn't have known that if I'd just stuck to my original plan of ordering online) & a cool red/black speckled pattern. It was not crowded at all though I came in at 11ish on a Monday morning so I'd hope it wouldn't be crowded then. These are my first pairs of Doc Martens and I wanted the black ones specifically to replace another pair of shoes I have that are falling apart. The lady helping me even suggested the balsam to condition the leather, which I figured I ought to add to my purchase for the sake of product investment. I look forward to rocking these babies in the near future. Couldn't be happier. read more

I must start off by saying that I experienced amazing customer service at Dr.Martens union square! I had an issue with the sizing of my younger sisters boots. The boots were too small and she had lost her receipt. We were helped and walked through the process of getting the right size for her seamlessly. Elvis is amazing and will definitely help you out with any issue or question! read more

Had an awesome experience at this location! I've been meaning to give docs a try for years now, but haven't made the plunge until today. The young woman working the floor was so friendly and dedicated to helping us find the perfect pair of boots. Even though that meant digging a few pairs out of the back until we landed on the right fit. Excellent customer service, spot on advice, and a great selection to choose from. Will definitely be back. read more

Tried to shop here.\Knew what I wanted, cash in hand... Sign on door said Saturday open at 10:00 am. Well, at 10:25 am yesterday(Saturday)it was shut down tight with no evidence of opening anytime soon. So, back on the subway to the Spring Street location... Thanks for nothing. read more

Don't get me wrong, Dr.Martens shoes are great, but this store is the worst ever. Horrible customer service and they got nasty attitude, u feel like you owe them something. They don't want to listen you at all. Very aggressive sales consultants. They sold us a shoes that actually was not very comfortable and my girlfriend even tried to put bandage, but didn't help. She wore it once, maybe half an hour walk and realized it scratches her skin on her foot. We went there and they would not refund us or accept returns. even if it was next day after purchase. They forced us to exchange the product on something else... Bad experience with their people and the store. STAY AWAY..... read more

How often do you hear a salesperson tell you to take your time? It's part of what made shopping at the store such a great experience. I was neglectful and didn't ask the name of the person that helped us because she was amazing. She even applied a coat of weatherproofing to the shoes with my son still wearing them. It is his first pair of docs. We traded first doc stories with the salesperson anf another customer. An awesome shopping experience from start to finish. read more

Martens Union Square - (tear) his first pair of docs. - Shoe Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Went to buy docs over the weekend and the experience was so great! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, especially Kevin, who helped us out quickly and personably even though it was relatively busy. Would definitely return! read more

Big fan of this location over the SoHo one! It seems a lot less crowded, although the tight layout means that you're still bumping into people sometimes. Still, nothing too bad, and they have lots of room to try on shoes! What really sets this location apart is the outstanding customer service. Really just above and beyond. I took my sweet time trying on shoes, asking for new styles/sizes/colors, and everyone was willing to help me without a second thought. Once they realized that I was kind of between sizes, they even brought out both sizes every time, just so I had options. So nice! In general, try to have a pretty good idea of what you're looking for before you come here...maybe look online for styles/colors, because there are a lot of shoes that look similar, and it can be hard to communicate what you're trying to look for if all you have in mind is something like "brown boot." But if you really aren't sure, the staff here will work with you, tell you their experiences with Docs (they all seem very knowledgeable and have first-hand experience with the boots), and do it with a smile on their faces! read more

My girlfriend and I recently came to this location to purchase our first pair of Doc Martens. We had a great experience and service from Lawrence. He is an expert of the product he is selling and clearly has a passion for the brand. We look forward to revisiting this location on our next purchase! read more

Seriously, Lawrence was all smiles for me and my 12-year-old daughter -- hooking her up with a sweet pair of Docs lickety-split. I'm going back tomorrow to get myself some fresh sleds too. Love this store: highly recommend. ;-) read more

The service here was so bad I refused to buy the shoe wax just because I didn't want the store to get more money. Petty but screw it: I'll get it from another store or another brand -- really hate going in here. I was ignored or cut off by multiple sales people -- one walked away halfway through me asking a question about the shoe size, only brought me a single shoe to try on, and when I asked for the second left for 10 minutes, returned, and just dangled it in front of me wordlessly until I looked up. What? read more

Worst customer service ever. I walked in the store no one greets me.. I walk around for about 10 mins no one ask me if I needed help nothing.. A couple walks in it's hey how you doing. Completely different experience I walked right out the Bs store. It's kind of a bummer l was so excited to get these shoes. Forget that I'll stick with timberlands. read more