Product Description
- 100% Leather
- Imported
- Synthetic sole
- Shaft measures approximately 7.5\" from arch
- Heel measures approximately 1.25\"
- Boot opening measures approximately 12\" around
- AirWair back pull loop
A rustic edge with an undercurrent of vintage Americana has shaped the everpoplar Dr. Martens Isaac Buckle Boot. The interesting outsole running is complemented by the debut of a leather welt, while the premium quilted leather lining typifies the array of high quality materials used here. The rugged feel does not come at the expense of style, as the biker boot is notably sleek. The original Dr. Martens air-cushioned outsole provides underfoot comfort and durability. It is oil- and fat-resistant, tough and offers good abrasion and slip resistance. This is Goodyear-welted product. The upper and outsole 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. Luxurious leathers and sleek styling is combined in the Dr. Martens Isaac Low Buckle 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.
