I was a little skeptical at purchasing a pair of these shoes because they don't have the more formal Dr Martens look.  I was in a shoe store a week ago, and they had this style in brown.  I tried them on, and they were just as comfortable as the other Dr Martens I have owned and the shoe didn't look as bad in person as it did in real life, so I bought a pair.  After wearing them for a few days, I loved them so much that I got on Amazon and purchased a pair in black.  I really like these, they are fairly light and very comfortable.  I hardly notice them when I am wearing them.  I do think they are a little thin for the cold weather, but a pair of thicker socks should fix that problem.  (My feet tend to get cold really fast.)  I would definitely recommend these shoes to anyone who is looking for a good quality comfortable shoe.

Update 12/15/11:  So after wearing these for a month or so, I have found them to be pretty warm in cold weather.  I do a lot of sitting at work, so my feet tend to be colder, but when I go out for a walk in the cold/snow, my feet stay pretty warm.  I still think these shoes are great, and would recommend them to anyone.