Name: Dr. Martens Unisex 2976 Leonore Chelsea Boot
SKU: 199957

Constructed for comfort on the iconic Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole
This boot is Goodyear-welted, meaning the upper and sole are sewn together in our heat-sealed z-welt stitch.
Good abrasion and slip resistance
Lined with warm faux fur
Retains essential Doc DNA, like yellow stitching, grooved sides, and heel loop

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 Doc's 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 doctor's 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 England, decided to go along with 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.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 10 x 10 inches; 1.19 Pounds
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2016
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dr. Martens