Dr. Martens Unisex 1460 Boot | 
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| Brand: Dr. Martens
Category: Shoes
Department: Mens
Buy New: $79.99 - $150.00
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Sales Rank: 21260
Fabric Type: Leather
Color: White
Clothing Size: UK4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 12 x 8 x 4
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MPN: 334958
UPC: 883985037878
EAN: 0883985003040
ASIN: B000BOLRNO
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Product Description
When you're looking for a good transition shoe for school or work into an evening out, the Unisex 3 Eye Steel Toe Gibson from Dr. Martens just might be the pair for you. Made with haircell leather--the best, strongest, and most valued layer of hide--this Gibson shoe will take a beating, and yet clean up enough to be your Sunday best. The durable sole has a unique air-cushioned feature that's bound to please the most discerning feet. Benefits of Goodyear Welt
Goodyear welt is a shoe construction in which the upper and sole of the shoe are stitched together for greater durability rather than glued. The resulting seam is visible and runs around the outside of the shoe, where the upper and outsole meet. About Dr. Martens
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 (1/4/60). 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.
Product Description
A classic boot for independent thinkers and comfort seekers alike. Genuine Nappa-leather upper is super soft with a cool, wear-with-anything matte finish. Shock-blockng PVC sole features updated flex-link technology for added comfort. Classic yellow Z-stitch accents. Imported.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 DMs are no longer DMs get Solovair July 14, 2008
GDW (England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have worn DMs for years but no longer. I bought a couple of pairs three years ago and later discovered that they are now made in various locations in the East and as a result they are without question sub standard. Further to this, surely it isn't ethical for an English standard like DMs to be taken away from the people who made it great, but then that's business...isn't it? I now wear Solovair 8 eyelet boots. These are made in Northampton, England by one of the companies that made the original Air Cushioned Soles for DMs, they also have the fully welted soles which DMs do not. In a nutshell, if you want honest, best quality made in England air cushioned soled boots like the original ones you can remember, then you need to buy Solovair.
Love them! May 6, 2008
CoopStew (Earth)
I had to go over a year without my black Doc's. It was agony, I love these boots. Once they are broken in, they fit like a glove. They last for years, unless your dog gets ahold of the ones you bought 6 months ago. The boots are sturdy and well made. Great for hospitality work unless you need non skids.
Great Boot February 28, 2008
Lawrence Blanton III (Dallas, TX)
Overall a great boot. It took a while to break them in but they are well made and look like they will last a while. I liked them so much that I bought another pair of black steel toe Dr. Martens.
Dr. Marten Wanna-Be December 27, 2007
J. Hernandez (APO, AP United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just got a pair for Christmas after talking about them to a family member. I got very excited looking at the box as I took the wrapping off but the box was notably light-weight. Then I noticed a visible difference in the boots not having touched them yet. They looked like imposters even at first glance. I am not a shoe or boot connoisseur or snob but I do know I like quality. Examining them confirmed my unexpected let down. The leather is a lower grade that doesn't ever break-in and the soles feel to be of a stiffly cheaper rubber that wears faster. I took a look at the label to find unsurprisingly that they were made in China. Buy a new pair (made after 2003) if your after the name without the same quality. Buy a pre-2003 pair if you want a better pair of DMs.
Durable and Comfortable December 17, 2007
Angela D. Dietrich (Midwest)
I bought these for my husband who is as hard on his shoes as a teenager or worse. Docs seem to be one of the few boots that he can't destroy in 6 months, and he can normally wear them for about 2 years (mine last about 5 years or more for comparison). This boot seems to be just as durable if not better than his other Docs were, and the extra cushioning heel is a great bonus. The 'break-in' period for him is usually a week or so for his other Docs in the past, however these only took a day or two to get used to and he didn't get blisters on his heels. He loves the finish on the leather, and the leather itself seems to be more durable and thicker than some other styles he's had in the past. All said, I love these boots as much as he does, especially since I won't have to make him get a new pair for a long time. He's had them for 2 months now and they still look brand new, which is amazing for him. I highly recommend these boots for any man who is extremely rough on their footwear and needs durability and comfort.
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