Dr. Martens

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Founded 1947
Headquarters Portland, OR, United States

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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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NTS Radio and Dr. Martens' 1461 Collaboration Goes Against Tradition
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NTS Radio and Dr. Martens' 1461 Collaboration Goes Against Tradition

Printing the British outlet’s slogan “Don’t Assume” across both toe boxes.

Deyaz Highlights His Unique Musical Experience In Dr. Martens' Summer 2023 Campaign
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Deyaz Highlights His Unique Musical Experience In Dr. Martens' Summer 2023 Campaign

The rising London-based artist takes us around his home ground.

A-COLD-WALL* and Dr. Martens Retool the 1461 Oxford Shoe With Utilitarian Touches
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A-COLD-WALL* and Dr. Martens Retool the 1461 Oxford Shoe With Utilitarian Touches

Inspired by the architectural motifs that define working-class Britain.

Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week
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Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week

Featuring various KAWS Companion Flayed Open Edition vinyl figures.

Original Shift Captures Dr. Martens' Subcultural Impact in Limited-Edition Zine, 'Broken In'
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Original Shift Captures Dr. Martens' Subcultural Impact in Limited-Edition Zine, 'Broken In'

Teaming with the Museum of Youth Culture to spotlight archival imagery from DM’s multiple pasts.

CLOT Honors the OG Nike Cortez With Its Latest "CLOTEZ" Collab in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
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CLOT Honors the OG Nike Cortez With Its Latest "CLOTEZ" Collab in This Week's Best Footwear Drops

The Nike Dunk Low “Virgil Abloh™ x Futura Laboratories,” JJJJound x Reebok Club C “Olive” and Supreme x Dr. Martens Penton Tassel Loafers are also releasing.

Supreme x Dr. Martens Spring 2023 Collaboration
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Supreme x Dr. Martens Spring 2023 Collaboration

Centered around the Penton Tassel Loafer.

Utopia by Peder Cho FW23 Debuts Woven Unisex Styles
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Utopia by Peder Cho FW23 Debuts Woven Unisex Styles

The Tiktok-turned-TV sewing sensation brings his upcycled creations to the runway.

Ranking the Best Valentine’s Day Sneakers
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Ranking the Best Valentine’s Day Sneakers

From romantic renditions to grim gems.

Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week
Fashion

Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week

Featuring Dr. Martens’ collaborations with Rick Owens, WTAPS, A-COLD-WALL*, and JJJJound.

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