Dr. Martens Women's 1460 W Fashion Boot - Classic Black Leather Ankle Boots for Women | Perfect for Casual Outfits, Workwear & Street Style

This fall, make a scene. These standout patent boots demand attention with every step. Inspired by DM's seasonal color pallet, the boots are built from high shine Patent Lamper and reinforced with their signature yellow welt stitching as well as a scripted AirWair heel loop. 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.

Made in the USA or Imported

Manmade sole

Shaft measures approximately 7" from arch

Boot opening measures approximately 10 around

Born on 01.04.60. Named the 1460. Over six decades, Dr. Martens 8-eye work boot has become iconic

Patent Lamper is a fine-grained leather, coated to give a high shine, glossy finish

Contrast black topline binding, eyelets and laces

Classic Doc's DNA including signature yellow welt stitch, grooved edges, and AirWair heel loop.