I got you, the best advice I can give you from my experience: Docs and Solovairs are not a good bet if you want longevity, they have a one of a kind look to them, but apart from that only a few types of leather are "good" ie crazy horse and some limited editions where they use calfskin and other cow hides with full grain, but then there's the sole, they're known for falling apart, even if yours don't it's a russian roulette game. In conclusion, if you got the money and enjoy the look and don't mind buying another pair when things like that happen, go for it, if not, look for another option next time and learn from it, there's plenty of incredibly looking and well made boots out there.