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Dr. Marten is a British footwear and apparel brand founded by Klaus Märtens, known for its boots with air-cushioned soles, welted construction, and yellow stitching. Klaus Märtens was a doctor in Germany during WWII. While on leave in 1945, he injured his ankle while skiing and wanted to create shoes that were more comfortable than his standard army boots. He then designed the boots to have more cushioning, made of supple leather with tires as the sole. When the war was over, Dr. Martens and his business partner began using discarded rubber for production, and the comfort of the boots made it exceptionally popular with housewives at the time, with 80% of sales going to women over the age of 40. The boots’ popularity continued into the 1950s, with high sales necessitating a second factory in Munich. Looking at expanding internationally, Martens and his business partner sold the rights to British shoe manufacturers Grigg’s Group Ltd. Trademarking the AirWair technology and adding the signature yellow stitching, the first boot came out in 1960 to high demand, with the boots later becoming popular with punk subcultures and skinheads in the ‘80s. By the 1990s, the boots were associated with grunge fashion and more than 10 million pairs were being produced a year.

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May 17

Dr. Martens 1461 Des Oasis Suede Derby Shoes

May 14

Dr. Martens 1460 Pride Boot

Feb 27

Dr. Martens 1460 Tartan

Feb 5

Dr. Martens "Wild Hearts" Valentine's Day Collection

Sep 24

Raf Simons x Dr. Martens Steel Toe Black Leather Shoes

Aug 28

Raf Simons x Dr. Martens 1461

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Martens Recruits Medicom Toy for 1460 Remastered Collaboration

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Martens Recruits Medicom Toy for 1460 Remastered Collaboration

Releasing alongside six BE@RBRICK collectibles.

By Jack Stanley/Oct 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2020

10,802 Hypes

Dr. Martens Celebrates 50 Years of Black Sabbath

Dr. Martens Celebrates 50 Years of Black Sabbath

Honoring the legendary band’s first two albums from 1970.

By Jack Stanley/Sep 30, 2020

Sep 30, 2020

15,303 Hypes

EXCLUSIVE: Marc Jacobs Celebrates DIY Spirit for Dr. Martens 1460 Remastered Release

EXCLUSIVE: Marc Jacobs Celebrates DIY Spirit for Dr. Martens 1460 Remastered Release

Adding vintage trinkets and charms to the vegan leather boot.

By Jack Stanley/Sep 18, 2020

Sep 18, 2020

13,181 Hypes

Leather Boots for the Day We Can Go Outside Again

Leather Boots for the Day We Can Go Outside Again

Highlights from Rick Owens, Bottega and more for the seasons ahead.

By Tayler Willson/Aug 20, 2020

Aug 20, 2020

8,848 Hypes

Dr. Martens Reports Extremely Positive Financial Year

Dr. Martens Reports Extremely Positive Financial Year

However, the numbers are pre-pandemic.

By Jake Silbert/Aug 12, 2020

Aug 12, 2020

3,125 Hypes

NEEDLES Brings Signature Motifs to Dr. Martens 1460 Boot

NEEDLES Brings Signature Motifs to Dr. Martens 1460 Boot

Including the “Papillon” butterfly logo.

By Jack Stanley/Aug 3, 2020

Aug 3, 2020

10,312 Hypes

A-COLD-WALL* Blurs Class Boundaries With Dr. Martens 1460 Collaboration

A-COLD-WALL* Blurs Class Boundaries With Dr. Martens 1460 Collaboration

Elevating the boot’s uniform and workwear roots.

By Jack Stanley/Jul 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

18,412 Hypes

Dr. Martens' 1460 and 1461 Receive Jean-Michel Basquiat Artwork

Dr. Martens' 1460 and 1461 Receive Jean-Michel Basquiat Artwork

New canvases for the artist’s legacy.

By Charlie Zhang/Jul 8, 2020

Jul 8, 2020

14,135 Hypes

Dr. Martens and PLEASURES Mix Punk With New Wave for 1460 Collaboration

Dr. Martens and PLEASURES Mix Punk With New Wave for 1460 Collaboration

Contrasting materials referencing the clash of genres.

By Jack Stanley/Jun 17, 2020

Jun 17, 2020

9,183 Hypes

Dr. Martens Channels Time-Honored Style for Sleek Derby Shoes

Dr. Martens Channels Time-Honored Style for Sleek Derby Shoes

With Charles F Stead tannery-sourced suede leather.

By Charlie Zhang/May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020

3,372 Hypes

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