Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I love these boots. I am a bootlover, have a variety of motorcycle and other classic & combat style boots, but had never had a true pair of Docs. I singled these out for the height of the sole (I like the effect of a boot with some heel and this gives some height without a strained arch), the moderate glow to the leather treatment (not matte, not shiny), the classic Doc details, plus the vintage addition of the brass grommeting. I've seen others rate the boot leather as cheap -- it's not; it is a thickness comparable to a dress-shoe leather. The foot bed is comfortable, modestly padded, with a smooth leather lining. The only downside for me is sizing. I usually wear a 7, although sometimes between a 6.5 and 7. The Doc 7 is probably perfect to allow heavy socks, but is soupy with thinner socks. Wish I could size down, but only whole sizes. One other heads up: as boots go, they are heavy - not uncomfortable, but expect the weight. These are honestly the most classic Doc Martens. The dull shine and vintage grommet hardware set them well above comparable styles. I absolutely adore these boots. BUT, BIG PROBLEM after less than 6 months of wear: I am on Amazon trying to track down the vendor because after a few months of light wear (I own dozens of boots, so these are in light rotation, indoors, in a mild climate), the soles on both sides of both boots are peeling apart. I would readily ask for a replacement pair because I love them that much, but there is no way that a pair of boots should disintegrate so quickly like this - especially Docs. PROBLEM since it's past the return period, Amazon site gives me no option to contact the seller. I would hope the seller would see this review and reach out to me... Otherwise I'll have to try to get satisfaction through, I don't know, my credit card, Amazon directly, or Doc Martens? It's really unacceptable. Slightly smaller issue: these boots have a chic look in part because they have thin, waxed cotton dress laces rather than burly boot laces... except one lace broke, and it has been impossible to find the exact replacement laces. Laces on the Doc site are roughly $3-4... but vendors on Amazon sell the thick laces, only, for about $11. So so far, as much as I love these boots... they've been a handful of issues.