Mods! Remove this if it's too off-topic but I feel like Docs are quite popular in our scene right now so I wanted to point out some good docs alternatives for the same/similar price that last longer.

The short summary on the situation is;

Docs used to be manufactured in the UK by a company now known as 'Solovair'. They then started outsourcing their production to Asia and have started skimping on construction methods and materials.

Docs often use bad, thin leather with thick plastic coatings that make it hard to take care of the leather. You also can't get the soles of docs replaced like you can with many kinds of boots.

However, Solovair still makes Docs style boots at their factory, just without the signature yellow stitching.

It might be more expensive to begin with, but being able to repair your shoes instead of replacing them saves money. I have dress shoes from the 90's from my grandpa that still look fantastic after some maintenance.

Another alternative is Goral Sharman but then you're really starting to get into a pricier category.

Maintenance tips

Get yourself some conditioning cream and or colored leather cream. Will make all of your leather shoes last considerably longer. Leather stuff taken care of properly can last long as hell. Do let me know if you have questions, I like to shine my own shoes :)