Product Description

Dr. Marten's "Candie" 2-strap Mary Jane has the potential to be a new classic Dr. Martens women's product with a whole new lighter weight sole and high gloss leather upper.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21255 in Shoes
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• Brand: Dr. Martens
• Fabric type: leather

Amazon.com Product Description
Double buckle straps with oversized grommets, and a slightly turned up toe give this supremely comfortable mary jane a look all its own. Dr. Martens' Candie is a lighter-weight, more feminine design that's built for walking, with a rocker-design platform, air-cushioned sole, and moisture-wicking fabric lining. Beautifully crafted in rich, soft leather, it looks fabulous with skirts and dresses, or with more casual fare.

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

Excellent
The product arrived on time, brand new, and looks fabulous. The shoes fit great - not too tight, or too wide, though it will take a little time to break them in. They also have really nice arch support and have a firm, but comfortable insole. These shoes go well with anything - from skirts to jeans! Excellent product!

Great shoe, except.....
I love these shoes! They run kinda big and wide. They are somewhat comfortable except for one major problem. The top frontal part of the shoe cuts in to my foot. I've tried everything to soften it and stretch it but it doesn't seem to fix the problem. As a result I can't wear them which is a shame because I love the shoe. Try them I suppose but keep your receipt.