Punk and hardcore shows really drive the need to own doc martens and I don't see them very often in boot media besides only being talked down on. Maybe it's just because it's the first boot I've owned, and I've owned many brands (docs, thorogood, nicks, Red Wing, solovair, timberland, etc), but it will always be a favorite. There are definitely better built boots but nothing wrong with a little bit of the doctor. The first pair I owned made it through many hardcore shows and many seasons. I wanted to see how they hold up over time with a pictured timeline, at work (electrical) and in my free time (hiking, shows, roaming about)
Honestly, I had a pair in size 9, felt the toe and decided it could be smaller. Lucked out and they fit perfectly.
Had a Amazon gift card and decided to get a pair for cheaper than usual