Dr. Martens Unisex 1460 Oxford

Product details - Sole material: Manmade - Shaft height: 10 Centimeters - Shaft circumference: 24.5 Centimeters - Platform height: 1.5 cm

About this item - Leather boot with eight-eyelet lacing, textured PVC outsole, and extra-large pull-on loop at back - Care Instructions: Clean dirt away using a damp cloth, allow to dry, apply colored wax-based shoe polish to restore shine - Original 8-eye boot built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance - Use Wonder Balsam to clean and protect your boots, keeping the leather soft and supple - Over the years, the 1460 boot has become iconic, embraced by trailblazers across different eras - Its design is inspired by the year 1460, hence the honorary name - It has become synonymous with punk, ska, and grunge music, and this version features a super-soft premium leather upper

Dr. Martens is a legendary brand that has its origins near Munich, Germany in 1945. It all began when Dr. Klaus Maertens injured his foot while skiing in the Bavarian Alps. To make walking easier during his recovery, he created a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. By using old rubber tires, he constructed soles with closed compartments that trapped air. Dr. Maertens showed his prototype to his friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, who was an engineer/inventor. Together, they decided to develop and manufacture the shoes.

Not only did the shoe solve the doctor's immediate problem, but it also gained popularity in Germany. In 1959, they realized the need for a company to produce and distribute the shoes globally. Initially called Dr. Maertens, the shoe faced rejection from many manufacturers who saw the air-cushioned sole as 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, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and 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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