- The tough-yet-lightweight shoes are fitted with sun-friendly details, such as a lightweight cork footbed which moulds naturally tothe foot and is naturally breathable, hypoallergenic andantimicrobial – to keep feet fresh all summer.
- They also have a cotton lining for comfort
- Each pair is welted on the classic DMS sole and fitted withblack eyelets and laces as well as the core DNA: yellowwelt stitching and grooved sidewalls
The trademark sole, distinctive stitch detail, and sleek leather construction perfect this iconic oxford.
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.
- Product Dimensions : 14 x 9 x 5 inches; 3 Pounds
- Department : womens
- Date First Available : January 29, 2016
- Manufacturer : Dr. Martens
