The boots are ok quality, but not perfect like how they used to be when made in England. It really angers me that everything is made in China. I stopped buying Grinders brand boots and sent my old pair back because this was the case! MADE IN CHINA!? Grinders were made in England too and the ones that I got FELL APART! I hope this doesn't happen with these Doc Martens. I notice that they give blisters on the back of my ankles if I dance in them all night so I have to double sock them. They look cool and the style is what you'd expect from Doc Martens but if you look closley they are more fashion status instead of quality. the soles are more cheaply made as well. They should be half the price than what they are sold for, after saving up for them it was rather disappointing. I am always nervous the zipper will break because it's a cheap ( I know this because I sew!) I can tell that's going to be the first thing to go so I make sure I'm careful while zipping up.