Women 's Lace up Boots

Product Details

• Size: 3 UK (US Men 4 M/Women 5 M)
• Color: Black Fine Haircell
• Brand: Dr. Martens
• Fabric type: leather

Features

• Original air cushioned PVC sole
• Signature DM welted construction
• Air cushioned sole
• Steel toe

From the Manufacturer
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.

Customer Reviews

NOT FOR WORK!!
Yes they have a steal toe but they have a tag on them that reads
"IMPORTANT WARNING
Theae shoes (boots) have been designed and manufactured as, and, for use as FASHION FOOTWEAR ONLY. They are not for use as safety footwear, and should not under any circumstances be worn as safety footwear. .."
A warning is also stitched into the inside of the boot near the heal that reads "NON-SAFTY FOOTEAR"
I am a little let down that this fact is not listed in the products description. The reason I purchased these boots for work and they do not meet the required safety standard.

steel toe stompers
The boots are great, just what i wanted and they arrived fast and prompt...great service

Docs
The other reviews were right--Docs are not as comfortable as they were back when I wore them in high school. The leather looks cheaper, and it's taking longer to break them in.