Dr. Martens Men's 1461 Black Nappa 3 Eye Shoe
Category: AMAZON FASHION
Categories: Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry > Men > Shoes > Oxfords
Store: Dr. Martens
Average rating: 4.6 (599 ratings)
Features:
100% Leather
Imported
Man made sole
Shaft measures approximately Ankle from arch
Heel measures approximately 1.25"
THE CLASSIC SHOE: Crafted for industry and made rebellious, the 1461 is the classic 3-eye shoe; Complete with grooved edges and yellow stitching for the iconic Doc's look
AIR-CUSHIONED: Dr. Martens famous “bouncing” AirWair soles are comfortable, oil and fat resistant and provide good abrasion and slip resistance
MADE LIKE NO OTHER: Shoes built to pound the pavement; The leather upper and sole are heat-sealed together for exceptional durability
AUTHENTIC AS YOU: Made with classic leather that only gets better with time; Use Dr. Martens Wonder Balsam to protect the leather and keep your boots clean, soft and supple
KICK THE NORM: From utilitarian work boot to cultural icon, Dr. Martens became a symbol of self-expression; Stand up, stand out and wear them well

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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.