Women's Dr. Martens 8065 Jane-W Mary Jane Flat, Black

The 8065 shoe turned the tradition of impractical women's footwear on its head in the 80s, as a classic T-bar fastening meets a rugged AirWair sole. Hardwearing and famously tough, the Smooth leather can be polished to shine or scuffed-up, leaving the choice up to the wearer. The Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed at 700°C and reinforced with the signature welt stitch, making Dr. Martens the stuff of legends.

The origins of this iconic brand can be traced back to 1945 near Munich, Germany, 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 to construct soles with trapped air within closed compartments. He then 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 doctors decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then called Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. However, at first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air-cushioned sole, dismissing it as a short-lived gimmick.

Fortunately, the R. Griggs Group, located in the village of Wollaston in England, decided to embrace 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.

The 8065 shoe boasts a 100% Leather construction and a Synthetic sole material. The product is Imported, with Care instructions specifying Machine Wash. This classic footwear is a testament to the enduring legacy of Dr. Martens, a brand that has transcended its humble beginnings to become a cultural icon, beloved by generations of wearers.

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