Factory work boots and a cushioned sole developed by a medical doctor recuperating from a broken foot seem like an incredibly unlikely starting point for footwear that would become a staple of cutting-edge youth culture.

But why would a shoe synonymous with individualistic style have a story about doing things the usual way? After widespread adoption by subcultures in 1960s England unlocked the fashion potential of their humble work boots, the genie was well and truly out of the bottle and the genre-hopping style of Dr. Martens was born.

• Constructed from waxy milled leather with an oily finish
• 3-eye design
  
• Exaggerated Bex sole with a rugged cleated tread
• Exposed steel toe cap
• Print detailing inspired by DM’s archive that reads: REQUEST THE ORIGINAL & ONLY GENUINE ARTICLE
• Made with a Goodyear-welted lines that are heat-sealed and reinforced with the signature welt stitch

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