Dr. Martens' masterpieces are given a new lease of life. What are the three pairs that Rick Owens unleashes?

Since its establishment in 1994, "RICK OWENS" has maintained a unique stance with its structured and genderless designs that overwhelm the viewer. The brand has several classic items, such as leather jackets, but its most famous work is the high-cut sneaker. The rugged, bash-like form of these sneakers may be said to be the forerunner of the voluminous sneakers that have now become commonplace.

Rick Owens, who also has a strong commitment to shoemaking, has collaborated with Dr. Martens. The first version of the collaboration was released in March of this year, and here we focus on the second version, which will be released on May 8 (Sat.).

Firstly, we picked up the "1460 BEX," which also appeared in the first issue. As the name suggests, this pair is based on the "1460 8-hole boucle," which is synonymous with "Dr. Martens," and is decorated with 2.5 meters of laces in an irregular pattern. The first version was clad in black smooth leather, but this time, pearl gray suede is used. In a good sense, the shoes betray the image of "Dr. Martens" and are typical of "Rick Owens.

1460 BEX DS RO, SIZE : UK3-10, ¥50,600

Next is the "1461 BEX," a model of short shoes. This is a pair of "Dr. Martens" standard 3-hole shoes with a thicker sole than usual. The heel has the iconic yellow stitching as well as pearl gray stitching. The side is debossed with the message "DEEPER THAN A MOTHERS TEARS" that Rick Owens has long used.

1461 BEX DS RO, SIZE : UK3-10, ¥45,100

The last gladiator sandal to be introduced, the "GRYPHON STRAP," is a highlight for its use of straps that hold up to the ankle. The strap is longer than Dr. Martens' usual ones, and a new ankle portion has been added. As with the other two pairs, the heel loop is also a key point, with the text on the heel loop expressed in pearl gray. A modern pair suitable for the coming hot season.

GRYPHON STRAP RO, SIZE : UK3-10, ¥40,700

The shoes will be available at the official online store of "Dr. Martens" (on sale from 8:00 a.m. on May 8), as well as at Rick Owens' directly managed stores and some stores that carry the shoes. Fans of Rick Owens will definitely want to get their hands on this collaborative model. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity.

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