I bought my first pair of Dr. Marten's 11 years ago, and they are still in the same condition as when I bought them. So going with Dr. Martens again was an easy choice. Sure you can buy the lower priced brand, but there is something about Dr. Martens that make them last longer. Rather than having to buy a new pair every year, I decided to bite the bullet and buy these. Casual enough to wear with jeans and a tee, or you can dress up and wear them with some khakis and a button up. you cant go wrong with Docs.