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.

Deep cuts from the DM’s archive. The 8053 5-eye shoe is fitted with a padded collar for enhanced comfort and stands on our rugged BEN outsole. This rework is rebuilt for a new generation in textured Long Napped suede with antique gold trims and 3-colour hiker laces.

• Long Napped suede has a heavy nap with a casual distressed appearance
• Made with a Goodyear-welted lines that are heat-sealed at 700˚C and reinforced with our signature welt stitch
• Slim footbed and a tapered toe shape