The 2976 chelsea boot has all the toughness fit and ease of use as its victorian predecessors plus killer style. It serves up all the signature docs details like iconic stitching grooved sides and heel-loops. Built to last this unisex boot is forged using one of the finest methods of construction: utilizing a goodyear welt and heat-sealing it to the sole. The 2976 is made with highly durable leather and sits on an airwair sole which is oil and fat resistant with good abrasion and slip resistance. Use dr. Martens wonder balsam to protect the leather and keep your boots clean soft and supple. 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 doctors 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 e...
Brand: Dr. Martens
