Product Description
- 100% Patent Leather
- Imported
- N/A
- Synthetic sole
- Shaft measures approximately 7\" from arch
- Heel measures approximately 1\"
- Boot opening measures approximately 12\" around
Recognized worldwide for their uncompromising looks, durability and comfort, this iconic style will add just the edgy style you need. The Dr. Martens 1460 W 8 Eye Boot is set in a rich printed leather upper. The original Dr. Martens air-cushioned outsole provides underfoot comfort and durability and is oil- and fat-resistant, tough and offers good abrasion and slip resistance. This is a Goodyear-welted product. The upper and sole are sewn together, not merely glued, like many footwear constructions. This, together with our Z welt-stitch and heat-sealing process, makes it unique to Dr. Martens. products with a plain welt are still stitched, but the constructional thread is not visible. Lace your self into this trend-setting classic, the Dr. Martens 1460 W 8 Eye Boot.
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.
