Dr. Martens 1490, Women's Ankle Boots, Black (BLACK 001), 8 UK (42 EU)

Product Description The 1490 10 eyelet boot features a Dr. Martens punk classic. Their lacing takes height, which gives them even more character. They have everything that makes the Docs DNA, such as the grooves on the sides, yellow topstitching and heel tab. They are mounted on our iconic Dr. Martens, oil and grease resistant, anti-wear and non-slip. Safety Warning NoWarningApplicable Manufacturer's Description 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 founders 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 1 April. 1960, the first cherry-red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460 (1/4/60). 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.