Now, nearly 57 years later (and 65 years since the 1460s first appeared on the market), Dr. Martens is revamping the style for a more modern aesthetic. Called the “1460 Love Letter Boots ...

And for a German Army doctor named Klaus Maertens, inventor of Doc Martens ... too. In 1967, Pete Townshend, guitarist of the Who, donned a pair of 1460s while performing, which rocketed the ...

Dr Martens, known for its punk roots, released its financial forecast on Friday amid concerns the brand may be on the brink.

It wasn’t until Pete Townshend of The Who donned a pair of ... By the Seventies and Eighties, “Doc Martens” had become synonymous with music, rebellion, and self-expression.

One day in 1967, guitarist Pete Townshend walked into a hardware store to buy a pair of work overalls to wear for an upcoming gig. While there, he spotted a pair of Doc Martens. He wore them that ...

Dr. Martens was one of the weirdest success stories ... Docs became part of multiple British subculture uniforms (The Who’s Pete Townshend is often cited as the trailblazer).

and worn by the likes of Pete Townshend of The Who and Labour politician Tony Benn. Elton John wore a macro pair in the 1975 musical film Tommy. Dr Martens were the original democratic footwear.

Martens boots in the U.K. in 1992 ... But the brand has enjoyed plenty of positive associations, too. In 1967, Pete Townshend, guitarist of the Who, donned a pair of 1460s while performing ...