These are my favorite doc martens!  I wasn't sure if I wanted these or if they were going to be a staple in my closet, but they totally are.  I love these more than my originals.  I find that these are easier to break in a more comfortable leather wise than the original boot.  They still took time to break in but I found that it was not as harsh and that some of the features are different and really awesome!  The shoe is really sturdy and I have not felt like I was going to fall when wearing them.  The only thing that is a little hard is sometimes stairs that are winding because of the small steps. Overall I really love this boot and I think it's my fave of the doc marten collection!