I really wanted a pair of Dr. Martens, but they were a little out of my price range.  Then I found these, the same style as the Docs I wanted, with a cute design, in my price range, and the brand got great reviews online.  I got them, and was really surprised at how stiff and uncomfortable the upper part is.  They feel like cheap pleather, even though it says they are leather.  I'm sure once I break them in they'll be a lot more comfortable, but for the money I paid for them I expected them to be really awesome quality.  I will say that the soles are very soft and comfortable, and it doesn't seem like the design will rub off very soon.  They also are very true to size, which was really nice.  I don't hate these boots by any means, I'm just disappointed that I don't love them.  I guess next time I will probably just spring for the Docs.

**UPDATE**
After 7 months of moderate wear, the right boot has started to come apart from the sole.  I'm not happy about this.  I wore them often, but not while doing anything unusual, say, like Bear Wrestling, which is the only activity I can think of that might cause these boots to fall apart after such a short time.  I will not be re-ordering.