Dr. Martens boots have kept the same set of trademarks for over sixty years: the yellow welt stitch, the translucent AirWair sole and stiff, thick leather that only starts working with your foot after a few weeks. Here you will find the classic 1460, the platform Quad Sole versions and limited collaborations, among others with Supreme and Rick Owens DRKSHDW.
The AirWair sole is stitched on and filled with air chambers - that is what gives the boot its distinctive bounce and its resistance to oils and acids, which is why it went into factories first and only later into subcultures. The stiff full-grain leather upper needs breaking in, but after that it lasts for years.
How to pick your Dr. Martens size
Dr. Martens is made in full UK sizes only, no halves. If your size falls in between, take the lower one - the leather will give. For the first few weeks it is worth wearing a thicker sock and protecting your heel with a plaster, because that is where the leather is stiffest.
How to wear them
The 1460 with jeans cuffed above the ankle is a combination that has not aged in four decades. Chunky platform versions look better with a wider leg that balances the mass of the sole.
Why SHEZAMME
We verify every pair piece by piece: the yellow stitch, sole embossing, inner label and leather quality. Originals only, with an authenticity guarantee. 24 h shipping, 14-day returns, and selected models can be seen in store at our partner SneakersJoint in Wroclaw, Odrzanska 15.
