My copies of synthetic Doctor Martins that I got from here

http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/

are nearly three years old now and still in very good condition. Hardly any
wear and tear at all.

The genuine Vegan Doctor Martins that Amazon are advertising are made by
slave labour in China.

That's why the highly ethical owner of Vegetarian Shoes ditched them when
production was switched from England to China and designed his own versions.

It's up to you.

Nemo