Product Description

A different kind of Dr. Marten -- the "Amber" boot with its wedge heel, button detail and buckles can be worn all day and all night with confidence.

Product Details

• Size: 5 F(M) UK / 7 B(M) US
• Color: Black
• Brand: Dr. Martens
• Model: 12868001
• Fabric type: leather

From the Manufacturer
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.

Customer Reviews

Beyond Luscious Boots!
These boots are to die for! I now have them in black and wine, and if they made them in every other color I'd buy those too.
The fit is perfect, the leather is exquisite, and the craftsmanship is 100 % faultless.
They fit very true to size so there is no need to go up or down a size. They are made from quality leather so they do have to be broken in, just takes a little bit of time getting the leather to move and stretch with your legs.
Best of all, they are a classic style that can be worn for years. I won't be trading these in any time soon.

Docs that evolved with us.
I used to wear and love Docs back when I was a punk rock high school kid, so I am very excited that they are making boots for former punk rock high school kids turned indie rock legal assistants.

Now, I'm not at all sure of what constitutes "athletic calves," but I'm an athlete (martial artist and casual cyclist) who has calves, so I guess mine fit that description? These boots were tight around the top the first time I put them on, giving me something of a calf muffin top. After a few hours though, they had stretched quite nicely. The fit is snug, but not bindingly tight. I can wear them over a pair of jeans just fine. For me, the comfort disconnect is in the ankles. They're very stiff where the decorative band goes around the ankle and the shaft kept folding in a way that irritated my skin. After one wearing, they are already loosening up. I think within a week this will be a non issue. If not, I'll be sure to edit this review accordingly.

Ankles aside, these are extremely comfortable every day boots that put a bit more swing in your hips than the average pair of low heeled shoes. Buy them if you want to celebrate your femininity while embracing your inner tom boy. I'd advise other athletes with calves to order them, wear them around a carpeted area for a bit so as not to mess up the soles, and if they don't expand enough for you, send them back.

Enjoy!

great boots!
My friend loves her Dr. Martens, and while I really loved them on her, their signature, more chunky-style boots were just not really me. So when I saw these more feminine style by Dr. Martens I had to try. Plus the price was great!

I received them, tried them on and I am immediately in love with these boots. They are very comfortable contrary to their very sturdy look. The boots are indeed made very sturdy, but they do not hurt my feet at all but in fact more comfortable than many other casual boots that I have tried in the past. I was able to walk around in them the very first time I wore them. They are well made and I am sure will last for a long time.

I've only tried them with casual mini-skirts (which looked great) so far but I think they will look great under jeans or even with less-casual clothes for work.

Now that this pair has popped my Dr. Martens cherry, I may try other styles from them... All in all this is a pair that will give you both truly great look and feel.