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.
K**Y
Great deal, very cute!
I got a great deal on these boots, but decided to order a men's size because I could save money that way (these boots are unisex anyway, so it doesn't really matter). I ordered a men's size 7 which is supposedly a women's size 8. Initially, they seemed a little big, but if worn with socks it works just fine. I was very happy with the product, they are extremely cute and functional. They don't say the brand on them anywhere, but they are still recognizable as Docs, if that's what you want. Overall great product, great deal, I would order them again.
L**A
These are great boots in terms of style
These are great boots in terms of style, but don't buy them to wear them for working long shifts on your feet. When I take them off after a few hours, I can feel where the arch support is lacking which feels very strange when walking on bear feet.Good material, soft. I read a few reviews that said they fit a little large but this was not the case for me.
G**N
amazon overnighted a new pair so all's cool. Nice boots but unexpectedly fragile
Pulling on boot by the pull strap for the first time resulted in broken pull strap....amazon overnighted a new pair so all's cool. Nice boots but unexpectedly fragile. Also size ran large by a full size.
M**M
Five Stars
Very good product!
M**N
Great shoe and very comfortable
Ordered one size smaller then I usually get and added an insole and they fit perfectly. Great shoe and very comfortable.
S**E
Four Stars
Fit slightly large and pull on hoop tore within 1st week . Returning to exchange.
N**D
Good all around boots
Used to wear these in the 80'sNow wear them for workAre comfortable and look good I'm flat footed so whatever. Will buy them again when its time.
A**R
Four Stars
I wish they were insulated other than that there perfect
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