- Leather
- Imported
- Synthetic sole
- Shaft measures approximately 6″ from arch
- Heel measures approximately 1.5″
- Boot opening measures approximately 13″ around
- Go ahead and cross that bridge to absolute foot comfort in these Dr. Martens® industrial work boot.
Go ahead and cross that bridge to absolute foot comfort in these Dr. Martens® industrial work boot. Features Industrial Grizzly leather upper for rugged toughness and durability. Padded collar for optimum fit. Contrast stitched detailing. Cosmo® moisture wicking lining. Smartmask™ padded footbed for cushioning. Welted Z-Stitch construction. Dr. Martens® air cushioned sole for additional shock absorbing properties. ASTM F1677-96 Mark II rated for slip-resistance. Water-resistant leather with Electrical Hazard (ED) protection. Trans PVC outsole for maintaining constant grip. Measurements: Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz Circumference: 13 in Shaft: 5 1⁄2 in Product measurements were taken using size UK 10 (US Men’s 11), width Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size. Weight of footwear is based on a single item, not a pair.
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. 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.