Dr Martens Mens Boots

From postmen to punks, men’s Dr. Martens boots have walked through decades of subculture. They started out as a humble work boot made by the Griggs family in the English Midlands, who had acquired an exclusive license to an innovative air-cushioned sole invented by a young German soldier in need of a softer option for his broken foot. In April 1960, the very first eight-holed 1460 Dr. Martens boot arrived, beginning a legacy that nobody could’ve foreseen. 

From becoming a symbol of working class pride among the early ska community to the hardcore bands of the ‘80s, men’s Dr. Martens boots became the uniform for individual, authentic characters with a proud sense of self-expression. They became a marker of united spirit, something to tie together subcultures; traversing through the years and being picked up, personalised and cherished by different communities. 

And today, there’s so much more than just the original 1460 on offer. Look out for the hiking-inspired Dr. Martens 939 and smart men’s Dr. Martens chelsea boots to name but a few. Docs don’t follow trends. They follow people — wherever they’re headed. Take a new pair along for the ride, available here at END.