I became addicted to Dr Martens for several reasons, firstly they carve always the same whatever the model, secondly they are comfortable and since I put me I twist ankles and I have less backache thirdly I do not fear the cold and snow in winter, rain in spring and autumn, fourthly they go with everything either with jeans, a vintage 50's dress, skirt.
Regarding the latter, they are even more beautiful in real life than in pictures. Leather is a bit hard, but since they are new it is normal. A good pair of socks (+ preventive for blisters) early to make and talk about it more.