Dr. Martens Rometty Fashion Boot

Product details: - Fabric type: 100% Leather - Care instructions: Machine Wash - Origin: Imported - Sole material: Rubber About this item: - Retains classic Doc's DNA, like grooved sides, visible stitching, and scripted heel-loop - Good slip resistance and abrasion - Constructed on the iconic, durable Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole - This is a Goodyear-welted product - Made with Burnished Wyoming, a leather with a subtle grain and oily surface - burnished to darken the toe and counter area - The Rometty is based on our traditional 2976 pattern with a thick, platform sole to take this style to the next level - Accentuated heel and vamp panels add a contemporary feel to a well-known style.

Dr. Martens is a legendary brand that originated near Munich, Germany in 1945. The story began when Dr. Klaus Maertens injured his foot in a skiing accident in the Bavarian Alps. To make walking easier during his healing process, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tires, he created soles with closed compartments filled with trapped air. He shared his prototype with his friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, an engineer and inventor, and they decided to further develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve Dr. Maertens' immediate problem, but it also gained popularity in Germany.

By 1959, they realized the need for a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then known as Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. Initially, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air-cushioned sole, considering it a short-lived gimmick. However, the R. Griggs Group in Wollaston, England, embraced the idea and created the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On April 1, 1960, they produced the first cherry-red, eight-eyelet work boot, which was named 1460. To better market the brand in England, it was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded as AirWair, and the rest is history.

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