I grew up on Doc Martens and had a pair of DM boots that lasted me for 3 years. So I had all the faith in the world that these would be high quality shoes too. Oh boy, was I wrong. Within a month.. maybe two, the outer fabric mesh around the toe area started coming apart and now looks liked frayed wiring that I have to keep trimming off with scissors. It's just such thin material. The heel also has easily rubbed in creating a pocket in the sole which I've never had happen with another shoe. Occasionally, I also have to pull out these little black clumps from inside them where the upper part of the sole is easily rubbing off. I bought them 3 months and 20 days ago. Not sure what happened to this brand but I'll never buy another pair from them again. On the plus side, they are comfortable and they breathe well. But I've never had shoes or boots of any brand wear out this fast. Nothing even compares to the poor quality I received with these.