The “1460” is one of Dr. Martens’ most iconic and enduring models. There are a variety of options, including the standard 8-hole boots with yellow stitching on the welt, as well as those with a monotone finish and those with a center zip. This time, we focus on the Dr. Martens “1460” and introduce a recommended model!
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What is Dr. Martens’ famous 8-hole boot “1460”?
Dr. Martens is a brand created in 1945 by Klaus Martin, a doctor who belonged to the German army. The brand was established when Klaus Martin, who suffered an ankle injury, developed a cushioned rubber sole by processing an old tire for rehabilitation. This rubber sole absorbs the shock of walking by trapping air inside the sole and realizes a bouncy walking performance called “bouncing. The company named it “Air Wair. The use of Air Wair as a sole for boots required advanced technology, and it took more than 10 years to commercialize the product. In 1960, the first model of the 8-hole boot was put on the production line at a small factory in England.
At first, their practicality made them popular as work boots among postmen, policemen, and factory workers. The 8-hole boot was named “1460” after April 1, 1960, when it went on the production line, and it is still known today as the Dr. Martens 8-hole boot. name, and it remains an iconic model of Dr. Martens to this day. More than half a century has passed since its appearance, and it is still supported by people of all ages all over the world.
