I was so excited to get these boots and I wanted to wear them as soon as they came in.  They are the funkiest looking boots I have ever owned.  I used to wear Dr Martens when I was in HS but never thought of being a patten leather pair.  I wore them to work and got very nice comments.  Thanks Dr. Marten for putting the zipper on the side because those laces are tedeous to lace up.