The Doc Marten's 1460 Re-Invented Victorian Print Lace-Up Boots, of which I ordered the taupe, are most definitely a well-made and beautiful pair of shoes.  I also found the air-cushioned soles to be as comfortable as advertised.  However, there is one problem I'm having with the boots that I thought I'd mention as a heads-up for anyone else who might have a similar medical issue: due to arthritic deformity in the foot, I have very high arches (pes cavus), and the way these boots are stitched at the tongue of the shoe, no matter how loosely one ties laces, it places significant pressure on the top of the medial arch or talus bone of the foot.  I haven't figured out if there's a way to loosen the stitching a bit or if the boots will begin to give more with wear, so, for now, I can't wear them for long periods of time or the discomfort of this pressure soon enough becomes pain.  For anyone without this sort of deformity, I'm sure the boots would be every bit as comfortable as they are stylish, but it is something to consider for those dealing with arthritis, injury or any other problem with the arch of the foot.