These boots are awesome I have purchased Dr. Martens for the last 6 years for work.  Each pair has normally lasted me about a year and a half to two years.  This is my first pair of slip on boots and I am never buying a pair of lace up boots for work again!!! These boots are super comfortable and the padded ankle support is wonderful.  I noticed most people complaining that these boots are no longer made in England but I was looking for a work boot not a bragging right to say that I own the REAL Dr. Martens!