The Legends of Dr. Martens Shoes

Dr. Martens shoes are the stuff of legends. A fashion staple for the anti-establishment since the mid-1900s. Dr. Martens shoes and boots are incredibly comfortable and unbearably hip and these men’s casual shoes are no exception.

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

At first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. On April 1, 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 footwear was popular with British postmen, police officers, and factory workers. Over the years, skinhead culture became more violent and racist, and Dr. Martens boots became associated with soccer hooligans.

The yellow of shoes’ line is symbol of Dr. Martens shoes. Now whether you’re a person who needs a durable and robust shoe, or person who just loves to make a subcultural fashion statement, you’ll definitely find a shoe you love among these top picks in Dr. Martens casual shoes.

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