Dr. Martens

Dr Martens were conceived in the 1960’s because Dr Marten of Munich, Germany owned a garage full of inventions one of which included the sole of a shoe that was almost completely made of air. At the same time in Northampton, UK, the Griggs family were making footwear of high quality. Through a magazine advert, the two sides arranged to meet. And they got busy creating the legendary label that has become known world wide. At first their efforts were adopted by the British working class, milkmen and factory workers, but as they gained in popularity they were joined by youth movements and rebels from the fringes of society. 

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Founded in Northamptonshire, England, in 1901, the Griggs family built a reputation for durable work boots. In the 1960s, their craftsmanship met German innovation when Dr. Klaus Maertens’ air-cushioned sole design caught their attention through a trade magazine. The collaboration led to the creation of the first Dr. Martens boot — the 1460 — combining English leatherwork with German engineering. Initially worn by adopted by the British working class, milkmen and factory workers, but as they gained in popularity they were joined by youth movements and rebels from the fringes of society.

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4-eye shoe constructed from butterscotch Orleans leather with a comfort-focused padded collar. Highlighted with stitch detailing and finished with a moc toe. The Lowell stands on a rugged BEN outsole and secured with a yellow welt stitch.
Orleans is a lightly textured waxy pull-up leather with a heavy handle and soft, supple feel. Developed in the 80s. The BEN sole has deeper cleats and a rugged undersole tread pattern. The Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed and reinforced with Dr. Martrens signature welt stitch.

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Lowell Leather Moc Toe Shoe