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Doc Martens: That is why the shoes are and remain timeless classics
From the idea of developing a comfortable security boot, the doctor Klaus Märtens unknowingly created a trend shoe in 1945: Dr. Martens – short docs. The trends 2025.
Classic Dr. Martens are characterized by three typical features: an air-filled rubber sole (also called “Air-Wair”), yellow seams and black leather as upper material. After the Combat boots were worn by many skinheads, but also punks and autonomists in the 1970s, supporters of the Grunge scene such as Kurt Cobain also discovered the stable boots for themselves-and thus triggered a new hype in the 1990s. At the turn of the millennium, on the other hand, the Docs experienced a real low when nobody seemed to be interested in the shoes. Nevertheless, the models never disappeared from the scene: instead it was happily produced. And lo and behold, suddenly all docs wanted to wear again. The demand has increased noticeably again since 2010 and continues to this day.
This draws a Dr. Martens shoe out
The air -filled rubber sole, a vaulted cap as well as the yellow seams have still established themselves as a trademark – and can be found on all docs. In addition to the timeless classic, i.e. there is Dr. Martens shoes nowadays in countless designs. Not only the colors vary, but also the shaft and sole height. But no matter whether single -colored or matt or printed with flower prints or with : The range is so extensive that there should be something suitable for every taste. However, the price is almost always the same (high).
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A rubber sole with a health factor
Klaus Märtens was a German doctor who served in the Wehrmacht and had to wear conventional job boots. For this reason, he had the idea of inventing a comfortable shoe that relieves the feet. In short, he developed the so-called Air-Wair sole made of plastic, which is filled with air cushion. This should make it possible for the wearer to be on his feet for hours without getting pain in the feet. Were really comfortable (and are) Dr. However, Martens has not yet – at least at the beginning.
That’s why docs have to be run in
Who in his life Dr. Martens has worn, he knows: At the beginning, the shoes are still very stiff and press at all corners. No bending helps either, instead it just takes time for the material to be optimally adapted to the feet. However, if the time has come, the leather shoes are (there is also ) more than comfortable. The somewhat uncomfortable entry is one of the docs at least as much as their classic appearance.
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Source: Stern
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
