Dr. Martens in our country, until recently, were positioned as informal and youth. And only in recent years, they are increasingly chosen by mature people who prefer to dress not at all defiantly for their convenience and durability. It turns out that, first of all, Dr. Martens - shoes for life, not for self-expression? Let's try to find the right answer to this question.
Comfort above all else
The author of the boots so popular today was Dr. Mertens, a soldier in the German army. Immediately after the end of the war, while crossing the Bavarian Alps, the young man broke his leg. The unbearable pain when walking led him to the idea of sewing new, more comfortable shoes. He himself came up with the design of a new model and immediately set to work. One of the innovations was a special air cushion on the sole, which makes the boots more comfortable. The idea was really brilliant. Dr. Martens are shoes that even now have a similar feature. In his memoirs of the post-war period, Mertens wrote that looting flourished then. And inwhile everyone was dragging valuables and trying to carry as much as possible, he himself took only leather, fabric, thread and sewing accessories. The finished boots met all the expectations of their author and he liked them very much.
Begin production
Klaus Mertens showed off his invention to close friend Herbert Funk. And very soon, young people opened their own business, becoming partners. The idea was great - after the war, everyone strove for comfort, really high-quality and comfortable shoes should have been sold with a bang. The boots were originally made in Seeshaupt. Entrepreneurs found excellent sources of raw materials. Initially at Dr. Martens shoes were made from decommissioned Luftwaffe rubber as well as military uniforms. The main skin was taken from officer trousers, wonderful insoles were obtained from shoulder straps. Success came to the company quite quickly, already in 1952 a branded factory was opened in Munich, and the product range was expanded to 200 models.
American History Martens
In 1960, Bill Griggs, owner of R. Griggs & Co., acquires a license to produce comfortable boots. The new owner of the brand really liked the idea, but he somewhat modified the already quite popular boots. Griggs came up with the name Air Wair to define the design of the innovative sole, and designed the With Bouncing Soles logo. Considered a classic today, eight-hole boots with dark edges of the sole and shallowprotectors - also its development. Model No. 1460 was released in 1960, and all subsequent design options can only be considered with confidence as a modification.
At first, such boots were most in demand among soldiers, policemen and people whose work was associated with significant physical exertion. Dr. Martens are shoes that are incredibly comfortable and durable. These boots are almost impossible to tear, the sole is resistant to many aggressive chemicals. Such qualities and brutal design made the brand's shoes popular among informal youth. The first skinheads in Europe wore Dr. Martens, these boots have become one of the symbols of the movement.
Modern brand history
Shoes, invented more than half a century ago, remain incredibly popular today. Nowadays, everyone knows the brand name Dr. Martens. Men's shoes of the company are liked by both teenagers and quite adult representatives of the stronger sex. These shoes are chosen by many girls and women. The quality and comfort characteristics of the brand still remain at the highest level. As for the design, when buying, you should think in advance with what you plan to combine the new thing. In addition to classic models in the company's catalog, you can find extremely discreet and modest options or, on the contrary, ultra-modern, original ones. Today, the brand also produces clothing and accessories.
Who wears?
Dr. Martens - shoes, reviews of which are mostly positive. Among the fans of the brand there are world stars. Yes, boots Dr. Martens are worn with pleasure by Quentin Tarantino, Madonna, Elton John. In Russia, you can buy a pair of shoes of this brand at a price of 5-6 thousand rubles. And this is quite a bit for high quality branded shoes. Moreover, subject to all the rules of care, shoes retain a presentable appearance for more than one season. You can buy boots from one of the official dealers or by placing an order on the company's website. Determine your shoe size Martens is also not difficult at all: the manufacturer provides matching tables based on the length of the foot in centimeters.
Many people like the shoes of this brand due to their design, but everyone who has been in them for at least a short time appreciates the comfort characteristics. These shoes are extremely comfortable, they do not rub, and heaviness in the legs does not appear even after long walks.
Models with iron "glasses" in their noses are chosen by people working in dangerous conditions and representatives of youth movements. Indeed, such protection can prevent injury to the foot in the event of a heavy fall on it. Among the huge assortment of the company, everyone will find a pair that fully suits their style and can please with convenience.
