Dr Martens Safety Boots or Doc Martens

Dr Martens Safety Boots and Dr Martens Safety Footwear or as universally known “Doc Martens Boots,Docs or simply DMs”

Doc Martens appeal to people who have their own independent fashion style.

People who like individuality but share a unified vision.

 People who like proudly to show self-expression.

 Genuine characters who stand out from the crowd.

People who are different.

The story starts in 1960.

Whilst reading a shoe trade magazine a member of the Griggs family, who were established in 1901 and well known for and had a solid reputation as makers of sturdy, durable work boots, noticed an advert for a revolutionary air-cushioned sole.

The new sole was a result of a collaboration in Germany between Dr Klaus Maertens and Dr Herbert Funk who went into partnership in post war 1945 making footwear with a unique air-cushioned sole.
Business boomed so in 1959 the partners decided it was time to advertise their revolutionary footwear invention in overseas magazines.

An exclusive license was acquired by the Griggs family and a few key changes made, including an altered heel, a bulbous but simple upper, a distinctive yellow welt stitch, a two tone grooved sole edge and a unique sole pattern.

The boots were branded as ‘Airwair’ and came complete with a black and yellow heel loop featuring the brand name.

Taking its name from the date of its inception, April 1st, 1960, the eight-holed 1460 Dr Martens boot had arrived.

The three eyelet shoe arrived exactly one year later with the style number 1461

Dr Martens Safety Boots and Safety Footwear was initially very popular among workers such as postmen, police officers and factory workers.

They were bought for their value for money and also their hard wearing properties,

Doc Martens or Docs are distinguished by air-cushioned soles,  unique upper shape, welted construction and yellow stitching.

Fashion Icons. 

Doc Martens have been the choice of footwear among various groups in British culture from the 1960s through the 1980s and continue their popularity amongst the younger generations.

Doc Martens’ simple outline allows wearers to adapt the boots and shoes to their own individual and individual style.

Whilst on a practical level, their famous durability and comfort make them ideal in the world of gigs and street fashion.

This enables DMs to become a badge and which both empowers and shows a certain attitude of likeminded within the various groups.

1990

The emergence of nu-metal and very early emo music saw yet more new music genres adopt the boot.

Grunge turned the mainstream music world on its head and took Dr. Martens along for the ride.

Back in Britain, Britpop rebelled against this so-called ‘loser kid’ apathy but did so in the same boots, the iconic 1460.

The brand has become synonymous with festival culture.

2010 onwards

In an ever changing world dominated by social media and instant communications worldwide styles continue to change.

Yet for many individuals, fans and cultures Dr.Martens are still championed.

Could this appeal be the DMs be due to its uniqueness and individuality when everything is made to look the same? I think very likely!

Doc Martens Boots or Doc Martens Safety footwear for Women.

Small sizes and a fantastic and styish range make these iconic boots and footwear the ones to be seen in.

The 1980s began a trend for girls buying then customising (usually with florals) the simple 8-hole boot.

So girls don’t miss out, there’s a fantastic pair waiting for you.

Today Doc Martens Boots have a huge following in all walks of life.

Below you will find a selection of Doc Martens Boots and other footwear.

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Doc Martens Boots or DMs

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As footwear is made worldwide size scales can differ.

The main scales are US. EU. UK. and cms.

A comparison table is  available for both men’s and ladies sizes. PLEASE CLICK TO VIEW.