I live in doc martens. Love the made in the UK and the sole. And the yellow stitch. I am hard on them (mud, snow,rain) and they last forever. (I have the lace up and the Chelsea) I don’t have Vince combat boots, but lots of other Vince sneakers, clothes etc. I love Vince, but it doesn’t seem as durable. Only con is that the DMs are not the lightest, but I don’t mind the weight.