The 1460 is the original Dr. Martens boot. The boot's recognizable dna looks like this: 8 eyes, grooved sides, a heel-loop, yellow stitching, and a comfortable, air-cushioned sole. This version is made with the soft, supple Virginia leather that comes in a variety of hues. Dr. Martens is the stuff of legends. It all began near Munich, Germany in 1945 when Dr. Klaus Maertens injured his foot in a skiing accident in the Bavarian Alps. To make walking easier during the healing process, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tires, he constructed soles that had air trapped within closed compartments. He showed his prototype to his engineer/inventor friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, and together they decided to develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve the doctor's immediate problem, but it also started to sell well in Germany. By 1959 the two decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then called Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. At first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. However, the R. Griggs Group, located in the village of Wollaston in England, decided to go along with the idea by creating the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On the first of April 1960, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460. To sell the brand name better in England, the name was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded AirWair and the rest is history.
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Dr. Martens, also known as Doc Martens, Docs, or DMs, has stomped its way into history since 1901. Originally created by Dr. Klaus Maertens, a German soldier who designed a comfortable air-cushioned boot to aid his recovery from a broken foot, the footwear quickly gained popularity. In 1960, the brand we know today was born with the iconic 1460 boot, adopted by British working-class youth and later embraced by various subcultures for its durability and rebellious spirit.
Dr. Martens prioritizes both timeless design and rugged construction. Their shoes are instantly recognizable by their air-cushioned sole, yellow stitching, and utilitarian details. Made with high-quality leather, Dr. Martens boots and shoes are built to withstand years of wear and tear, making them a true investment piece.
I’ve loved these boots from the minute I saw the print. Love the non cutesy / slight edge to the floral and love that they’re not the slightest bit pink. The fit is narrow which works out great for my particular foot. I did size up 1/2 size and they feel very comfortable through the heel. Good dr marten quality.
Very beautiful and sturdy boots. I've had them for a month now, and used maybe ten times. They arrived with little scratches on the soles, but the scratches seem only superficial and do not develop yet. I bought the boots true to size and found them very narrow in the toes, but they moulded to the foot after about 5 wears, ranging from 10 minutes to an hour. It is still difficult to put them on, but once on, they sit very well.
Orange is my favorite color. Had to buy these before the color sold out!For the weirdos who don't appreciate orange, I get it. The color is a bit much.These boots get plenty of cheers and jeers. They have become an enjoyable conversation opener.The leather is softer than other Dr Martens styles. No pain period breaking these in. These are so comfortable!Matching orange laces are super cool.Classic yellow stitching goes well with orange.Sizing:Be aware these are sized for women. I wear a US men's 9. I bought a US women's 10.These are made for long, thin feet (lady feet?!?). I have wide feet. No issues. I have another pair of docs that are similarly sized and not as comfortable as this pair.I put heal supports in to prevent slippage. Heal and arch supports are standard practice for me. With this addition, the fit is perfect.My pair was manufactured in Vietnam.I have had no issues with Dr Marten boots and shoes made outside of England.I own several pairs of Dr Martens made in several countries. They are all high quality.This is not a long term review.I've had this pair nearly 2 months. I wear them a couple times a week.I recommend the color, the fit, and the durability. Purchase with confidence and enjoy!
Too tight on the instep. Working to stretch to fit.
Fit great style and color awesome. Received many compliments
Ordered same size as usual but was happy to find these just a tiny bit wider & longer, which I am very happy about as my other Docs could have used this extra bit of width and length. It's not even a half size up, just enough to eliminate any need for break in and allows for a regular sock if I want. The leather is much softer and has very slightly pebbled feel that I didn't expect, but like a lot. Not as heavy as the smooth leather, but seems plenty sturdy. No irritation between top of boot and leg. Wore 8 hrs first day with no problem and I have picky feet. The teal color is great even though it's darker than picture. Not "pale" as described and shown online. If you really need the color to match the pale teal shade of the picture you won't be happy. But if you're ok with an attractive teal color that is a bit less light/bright and slightly more muted with perfectly matching great laces, you should find these as refreshing a teal as I do. They actually still go well with a lighter teal skirt anyway, and with plenty of other colors as well. I mean how much better does it get if you're a teal lover and wearing it on a pair of Doc Martens really?
Like these very much the artsy flowers are a nice addition, I find I wear them with black jeans, dressed up down dresses denims Everything. Broke in quickly are comfortable. I wear ,sz 8 1/2 US women's have other Dr Martens, with 2 prs socks at 1st helps usual time to break-in then comfortable. Balsam wax helps too.
The colors are perfect and so was the fit! She loved them sooo much!