First off, I'm a men's size (7.5 - 8 US). I always buy the UK 6 and they fit perfect. I have been buying Docs sense the early 90's while listening to Pearl Jam so I have a long time experience. Plus, I even have a wide foot so I know size men's UK 6 = men's US 8 for Docs. I think the official Doc website sizing guide is a bit off by saying UK-7 = US-8... I personally think they have always been off by 1 whole size difference.
These are awesome soft leather quality, but still very rouged. The comfort is amazing, specially for a Steel toe Boot. Feels like a sneaker but a bit heavier ;) ...They are 7 hole but still the same height as the (Vintage 8 hole 1460's) They obviously look like 1460's with thicker soles. I bought them for work boots...lol. They are to nice for that. I ended up using them for looks as casual dress-up. I just couldn't get myself to use them as beaters.
Simply Awesome all the way around!!!