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The history of the legendary Dr. Martens boots
A brief history of the world famous brand shoes with half a century of history and 13 pictures on top © BEN STANSALL / AFP / Getty Images
Although Dr. shoes Martens is known as the "English", the first "Martens" appeared in Germany. Dr. Klaus Mertens (Klaus Maertens) invented the famous air-cushioned soles hoping to improve the standard combat boots of German soldiers during World War II. Mertens sold the patent for his invention of the British shoe factory in 1959. A year later, on April 1, 1960, after the addition of the classic yellow stitching and label «AirWair», the first pair of "Martens" appeared in London. Cherry red boots with eight holes for the laces quickly became popular among the "blue-collar" of England. They were postmen, workers in factories and police.
By the early 1970s shoes «Dr. Martens »became the hallmark of the British musical style of" punk ". Shoes passed mood perfectly punk culture, combining the embodiment of rebellion and the working class
Elton John in the film 1975 "Who's Tommy" has made a couple of classic "docks" in the shoes on the platform.
Not surprisingly, the shoes, designed for German soldiers 1940s, became popular among skinheads. In the '80s, before "Martens" came to America and liked the young fans of music in the style of "grunge", these shoes worn by neo-Nazis and members of other military subcultures.
Seattle music scene in the early '90s gave the world disheveled vocalists and "Guitar Gods" who jumped on stage at the legendary boots. Eddie Vedder from the group «Pearl Jam» almost never parted with their "Martens", appearing in them even on the cover of the album «Ten» in 1991.
As the trickle grunge culture in American society in Seattle nearly all young people have started to go to the "Martens". Bridget Fonda and Matt Dillon appeared in such shoes in the movie "Singles" 1992
And then there was Clarissa Darling by Melissa Joan Hart, who explained to the Americans on television all they wanted to know about teenagers in military boots. Parents should guard: if your daughter is Dr. Martens, possibly into her room through the window climb cute boys.
Perhaps, Dr. Martens has not been the best choice for the game of basketball, but in order to be fashionable, they fit perfectly. And in 1991, they can turn into any mod, even Will Smith.
1993 was very successful for Dr. Martens. In the "age" 33 years shoes have become a major trend in footwear fashion. They are no longer associated with punk rockers and skinheads, and "dock" at the beginning of his career were stars such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling.
In 1994, every girl aged 12 to 21 knew a plaid shirt Jared Leto was vulnerable soul, and below - a pair of shoes Dr. Martens. Although the hero of Summer in the TV series "My So-Called Life" Jordan Catalano died, and he closed the show after one season, the actor remained faithful to "dock" that was so fond of his character. He still is, "Martens" in concerts of the group "30 Seconds to Mars».
The popularity of "doctor" died under the heels of Carrie Bradshaw. However, in 1996, nothing wrong with the fact that the main character of the film appears in the "Martens" was not. With proven and Uma Thurman in the film "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" in 1998, and Kate Winslet wore their "Martens" proudly.
Most of 2000's «Dr. Martens »held in cabinets and shelves. But then a miracle happened. Several "fashion people", including the famous blogger Tavi Williams, Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon and model Aginess Dane threw his shoes on heels and prefer the good old "Martens»
They adorned the feet of stars and even saints (say, the Dalai Lama their fan), disappearing, but going back again. Popular British footwear for "blue-collar" has proven its durability and style. And even in their 50s, "Martens" look great!
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Although Dr. shoes Martens is known as the "English", the first "Martens" appeared in Germany. Dr. Klaus Mertens (Klaus Maertens) invented the famous air-cushioned soles hoping to improve the standard combat boots of German soldiers during World War II. Mertens sold the patent for his invention of the British shoe factory in 1959. A year later, on April 1, 1960, after the addition of the classic yellow stitching and label «AirWair», the first pair of "Martens" appeared in London. Cherry red boots with eight holes for the laces quickly became popular among the "blue-collar" of England. They were postmen, workers in factories and police.
By the early 1970s shoes «Dr. Martens »became the hallmark of the British musical style of" punk ". Shoes passed mood perfectly punk culture, combining the embodiment of rebellion and the working class
Elton John in the film 1975 "Who's Tommy" has made a couple of classic "docks" in the shoes on the platform.
Not surprisingly, the shoes, designed for German soldiers 1940s, became popular among skinheads. In the '80s, before "Martens" came to America and liked the young fans of music in the style of "grunge", these shoes worn by neo-Nazis and members of other military subcultures.
Seattle music scene in the early '90s gave the world disheveled vocalists and "Guitar Gods" who jumped on stage at the legendary boots. Eddie Vedder from the group «Pearl Jam» almost never parted with their "Martens", appearing in them even on the cover of the album «Ten» in 1991.
As the trickle grunge culture in American society in Seattle nearly all young people have started to go to the "Martens". Bridget Fonda and Matt Dillon appeared in such shoes in the movie "Singles" 1992
And then there was Clarissa Darling by Melissa Joan Hart, who explained to the Americans on television all they wanted to know about teenagers in military boots. Parents should guard: if your daughter is Dr. Martens, possibly into her room through the window climb cute boys.
Perhaps, Dr. Martens has not been the best choice for the game of basketball, but in order to be fashionable, they fit perfectly. And in 1991, they can turn into any mod, even Will Smith.
1993 was very successful for Dr. Martens. In the "age" 33 years shoes have become a major trend in footwear fashion. They are no longer associated with punk rockers and skinheads, and "dock" at the beginning of his career were stars such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling.
In 1994, every girl aged 12 to 21 knew a plaid shirt Jared Leto was vulnerable soul, and below - a pair of shoes Dr. Martens. Although the hero of Summer in the TV series "My So-Called Life" Jordan Catalano died, and he closed the show after one season, the actor remained faithful to "dock" that was so fond of his character. He still is, "Martens" in concerts of the group "30 Seconds to Mars».
The popularity of "doctor" died under the heels of Carrie Bradshaw. However, in 1996, nothing wrong with the fact that the main character of the film appears in the "Martens" was not. With proven and Uma Thurman in the film "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" in 1998, and Kate Winslet wore their "Martens" proudly.
Most of 2000's «Dr. Martens »held in cabinets and shelves. But then a miracle happened. Several "fashion people", including the famous blogger Tavi Williams, Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon and model Aginess Dane threw his shoes on heels and prefer the good old "Martens»
They adorned the feet of stars and even saints (say, the Dalai Lama their fan), disappearing, but going back again. Popular British footwear for "blue-collar" has proven its durability and style. And even in their 50s, "Martens" look great!
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