I have had docs for at least 18 years now. I have one pair that is still going strong for 8 years and im kinda getting tired of it so i ordered these.

Sadly its not made in England anymore but China. Im hoping the durability is just as good as the old docs if not i will change my review.

Comfort wise these pairs are alot better than the previous ones i had and require very little to no break in (depending how thick your socks are).After wearing these all day i honestly think that these are going to be used alot. I also chose the Gaucho/volcano color for i have always gotten black in the past. The color works great with blue jeans and the gold stitches looks great as a contrast with the brown.

If i have to be picky the only thing i can think of is i cant tighten around the ankles as much as i want to. Its all the way to the eyelets and it still slightly loose. I guess it more of preference for i always like it tight around the ankles.

I also have flat feet and my podiatrist recommended shoes that have wood shanks and this one fits the bill. I always wear orthotics and my arches never got sore wearing these boots without it. Overall im extremely satisfied with the product and fast shipping too even tho i opted for the free shipping. I actually got it 3 days ahead of time....Thumbs up Amazon.