Dr. Martens Women's 1460w Originals Eight-Eye Lace-up Boot Combat
A new leather for an old classic: this is our iconic 8-eye women's boot in soft, supple Nappa leather. Combined with a rugged yet refined sole, the boot serves up unparalleled comfort mixed with edgy style. Dr. Martens is the stuff of legends. It all began near Munich, Germany in 1945 when Dr. Klaus Maertens injured his foot in a skiing accident in the Bavarian Alps. To make walking easier during the healing process, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tires, he constructed soles that had air trapped within closed compartments. He showed his prototype to his engineer/inventor friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, and together they decided to develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve the doctor's immediate problem, but it also started to sell well in Germany. By 1959 the two decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then called Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. At first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. However, the R. Griggs Group, located in the village of Wollaston in England, decided to go along with the idea by creating the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On the first of April 1960, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460. To sell the brand name better in England, the name was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded AirWair and the rest is history.
Product Feature
- 100% Leather
- Made in the USA or Imported
- Synthetic sole
- Shaft measures approximately Mid-Calf from arch
- Original Dr. Martens boot, built for a woman
- Made with all the classic Doc's DNA, including grooved sides, heel-loop and yellow stitching
- Built on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned, with good abrasion and slip resistance
Product Details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 0.7 inches; 1.34 Pounds
- Item model number : 1460 W
- Department : womens
- Date First Available : October 4, 2005
- Manufacturer : Dr. Martens
- ASIN : B000NY1VLA
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User Reviews
I have a pair of these that are 24 years old and they are still in great shape! They last forever. They are extremely comfortable too. My favorite brand and well worth the money
They’re comfortable and they fit perfectly. Can’t wait until they’re fully broken in
I normally wear a 6.5 US women's. Therefore I ordered a seven, they were way too big. Exchanged for a size 6 and they are amazing!
Update: The size 8 fit better for my daughter who is a 7 1/2. It is just slightly longer than we wanted but the width is just perfect for her feet. Original Review: Upon putting on one of the shoes, my daughter said it felt tight (narrow). We did not even try on the other shoe. We ordered the size 7 as per the sizing chart. The length was just right although could have used some more room. Because of this we requested a return and ordered a size 8 for her. Hopefully, the size 8 would be a better fit and not be too big. She was initially so excited getting this but got disappointed finding that it was small especially after waiting days for it to arrive.
I’m a bartender, I’m always on my feet and these are the best boots/shoes I could ever wear for this kind of job. I completely stopped having problems with my feet, no more calluses, blisters, inflammation, pain, discomfort, my toes are free!
Reviews said they were true to size…I wear 6.5-7 in women’s usually, ordered a 7 cause they don’t do half sizes. Most people size up when they don’t have half size options. I wouldn’t really say they’re too big, they aren’t necessarily loose and don’t slip off or down when I walk, it’s just that the toe box feels very very big, while everything else feels the right size. Some places online say to size down if you’re a half size. Some say size up. I truly cannot tell if these are too big, or if I look like I’m wearing clown shoes or not. Nevertheless, I hate returning things and they’re not uncomfortable or unwearable, so I think I’ll hang on to them. Maybe I’ll get used to the size, I just hope it doesn’t become too big when they’re broken in.(Side note, for everyone complaining they’re fake cause they’re made in China, I’m begging you to just take 30 seconds and google. They manufacture from China in addition to the UK and Thailand. This store is the Dr martens store. The description says imported origin. It’s your fault at this point lol. If you don’t properly review what you’re buying and end up with an actual fake product, that’s still on you. Be a smarter shopper lmao)
These boots are fantastic. They're waterproof and fit perfectly. It took a little while to break them in so they weren't so stiff, but other than that they're been great and versatile!