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Long-awaited waterproof model. An in-depth look at the new Dr. Martens.
8 EYE BOOTS FOR THE RAIN

Long-awaited waterproof model. An in-depth look at the new Dr. Martens.

Dr. Martens, which has created epoch-making boots not only in technology but also in style, and has risen to the position of Britain's leading shoe brand, has completed a boot that it itself calls "innovative. Dr. Martens has completed a boot that he himself calls "innovative. The new version of the famous "1460 8-hole boot," which neatly overcame the weaknesses inherent in the Goodyear-welted manufacturing method, is probably the most rain-resistant footwear ever made using that method.

  • Photo_Yuhei Kudo (S-14)
  • Styling_Shota Iigaki
  • Model_Kou
  • Text_Kei Takegawa
  • Edit_Ryo Muramatsu

Waterproof gasket x Heat sealing

A waterproof model has joined the lineup of "Dr. Martens'" masterpiece "1460 8-Hole Boots. The upper is made of water-repellent leather, and the lining is made of DryWear, a proprietary technology developed by Dr. Martens. Drywear is a PFC-free polyurethane membrane with a waterproof and breathable function.

One of the most important areas that should not be overlooked is the sole. Dr. Martens uses the Goodyear welt method for soles, which means that there is no guarantee that water will seep through the threads. The biggest highlight of this model is that it was completed to prevent this from happening.

The key is in the construction of the waterproof gasket (sealing material for fixing), which is thermally fused by heat shilling. This makes all perforations perfectly protected. This is exactly what we mean by "watertight," and it is no wonder that the company itself is tempted to call it innovative.

The plate on the side of the boot and the sole are marked "WATERPROOF."
1460 WATERPROOF 8EYE BOOT ¥26,000+TAX (Available at Dr. Martens stores nationwide and official online stores on November 14)

Looking back at the history of "Dr. Martens," it is clear that the term "innovation" is truly appropriate.

A good example is the iconic "Dr. Martens" Air Cushion sole, which has spawned countless followers. The sole, which literally succeeded in trapping air in rubber, was the work of German Dr. Klaus Martens. Martens, fortunately or unfortunately, broke his leg while skiing on vacation and used himself as a test subject to create the revolutionary sole (Dr. Martens is a brand established by the British company R. Griggs, which purchased the technology). (Dr. Martin is the English translation of Martens.)

Dr. Martens was a pioneer in the spread of safety-first workplaces to fashion. Dr. Martens became an indispensable part of the music and fashion scenes after being worn by skinheads and Pete Townsend of The Who.

This model was made possible by Dr. Martens, which has come a long way along the way, and if you slip into these shoes with 60 years of history in mind, the step you take is sure to be a big one.

And here's the important part: even if that road surface is wet, don't flinch.

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