![]() These leathers are the most pliable and therefore the easiest to break in. Nappa or Virginia leather is most often found in the more fashion-forward boots in the Doc Martens line. Arcadia leather has a similar feel, but is actually designed to tarnish a bit over time, somewhat like faded jeans. ![]() It generally has the same polished look as the standard smooth leather, but may scuff easier. Patent Lamper is a fine-grain leather that isn’t quite as stiff and will be much easier to break in. And while that can make it harder to break in, that investment will pay off dividends in durability. The standard “smooth” leather is the default material for most Doc Martens, and it tends to be the stiffest. After wearing them around tentatively for long enough, the leather should adjust to your feet, and some types of leather will take longer than others. Docs are notorious for their need to be broken in, a process that can take a few days or even a week or so to complete. Martens’ 1460 boots are the most popular, but as anyone who’s owned a pair can tell you, you have to earn that comfort. If you’re looking for that classic craftsmanship, you can still pay more for authentic “Made in England” versions of the boot that are created at the lone remaining English factory in Wollaston. The boots and shoes have traditionally been made in the UK, but since 2003 production has largely shifted to Thailand. You can find decorative calf-length boots, Oxford shoes and even sandals that all sport the distinctive “Air Wear” bottoms. Today, those bouncy soles are still the main selling point for Doc Martens footwear, though the company sells more than just the popular 1460 boot. Oddly enough, it was German housewives who made up the bulk of Märtens’ clientele in the 1950s. He decided to make some improvements to his uncomfortable government-issued boots by adding rubber from car tires for padding, and it didn’t take long for a company to form. The boots were invented in the 1940s by their namesake, a German army doctor called Klaus Märtens. And thanks to their timeless looks, they’ll be just as fashionable at the end of their run as the day you bought them. With their bouncy “Air Wear” soles and thick leather material, you can expect a good set of Docs to last for years or even decades if cared for properly. Doc Martens’ iconic black 1460 model boot is just as well known for its durability. And Doc Martens? For generations now, a sturdy pair of Docs have been the standard uniform for punks, rockers and artists of both genders.īut their real appeal goes far beyond fashion. Picture a pair of Birkenstocks, and you can see the legs of a laid-back modern hippie just above them. For Ugg boots, that would be image-conscious mallrats. ![]() Mention most any popular shoe brand, and you usually have a clear picture of the person who might be wearing it.
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