C Store Blog: Dr Martens - The English Heritage

tisdag 13 december 2011

Dr Martens - The English Heritage

British brand Dr Martens was introduced in 1960 by Griggs family as a revolutionary working mans boot label, incorporating the air cushioned rubber soles invented by Dr Maertens & Dr Funck.

The boot with it's air cushioned rubber soles were definetly something different & which sat very well with the emerging British youth cultures, who strived to be differentiate themselves from what had gone be before. Dr Martens quickly became adopted by these new subcultures, starting with the mod & skinhead tribes of the 60's & later the punk movement with all it's different strands. Even though youth culture is different today than it was during the revolutionary years of the 1960's & 1970's & the different tribes aren't as visible anymore, Dr Martens shoes retain a prominent place in the youth's wardrobe, a true testament to the genuinity of Dr Martens.

Here's a look at a few of the models from this legendary brand that we selected for this season:

Starting with the absolute classic, The 1460 is an exact replica of the very first Dr Martens boot to roll of the production line in 1960. These fine goodyear welted boots are hand crafted in the original Northamptonshire factory using Dr Martens original construction techniques. Made using Quilton leather uppers, which replicates the original Dr Martens leather. Available in the classic black & oxblood colorways

Dr Martens 1460 Vintage Black €229/SEK 2299:-

Dr Martens 1460 Vintage Oxblood €229/SEK 2299:-

Another fine shoe from Dr Martens is the Lester. Part of the Windsor collection, Lester is a traditional Gibson shoe crafted using waxed canvas uppers from The British Millerain, which is Goodyear welted on to Dr Martens classic DMS Bouncing soles. A sturdy & durable yet sleek & casual shoe, Lester is equally perfect for work & casual! Available in Dark Brown & Tan.

Dr Martens Lester Dark Brown €159/SEK 1599:-

Dr Martens Lester Tan €159/SEK 1599:-

Jeffery is fine boot crafted to the highest standards. Put together using Dr Martens Polished Apache leather, which is Goodyear welted on to the classic air cushioned Bouncing Soles. A great rendition of the style & quality synonymous with Dr Martens!