These boots are awesome!  Life is short, buy the boots!  Strangers stop me ALL THE TIME to tell me how much they love them! They are comfy, and my toes stay dry in the rain, the snow, and the unfortunate flood in the basement.  I looked at them for about a month before I actually made the purchase.  Totally worth every penny.  I have other Dr. Martens that are at least 15 years old and they still look brand new.