Dr. Martens is the stuff of legends. It all began near MunichDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, 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 processDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tiresDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, he constructed soles that had air trapped within closed compartments. He showed his prototype to his engineer/inventor friendDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, Dr. Herbert FunckDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, and together they decided to develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve the doctor's immediate problemDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, but it also started to sell well in Germany. By 1959 the two decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoesDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, then called Dr. MaertensDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, in other parts of the world. At firstDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. HoweverDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, the R. Griggs GroupDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, located in the village of Wollaston in EnglandDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, decided to go along with the idea by creating the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On the first of April 1960Dr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460. To sell the brand name better in EnglandDr. Martens Men's Occupational 8250 Boot,Black, the name was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded AirWair and the rest is history.
Amazon.com Product Review
The hard-working women's new best friend is Carli by Dr. Martens. A distressed suede upper with contouring lace-up vamp creates a durable and protective cover from toe to mid-calf.
Product Features
Boundary Collection
Goodyear-welted
air-cushioned sole
slip resistant
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(3 customer reviews)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
PERFECT, March 13, 2012
Shayna - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dr. Martens Women's Carli Boot (Apparel)
A pair of Dr. Martens for 40 bucks? Not something I could pass up and I'm so pleased I didn't! These boots fit amazing. The toe is slightly pointed which makes them really flattering. They're snug around your ankle (which is something I like in boots) and these are NOT clunky at all. Amazing boots and the price is too good. Definitely buying the brown ones!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Amazing Docs, even if Docs aren't your thing, March 28, 2012
ludwigvan - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dr. Martens Women's Carli Boot (Apparel)
I don't own another pair of Docs, but I was looking for army boots that would hold up and also had a more authentic look than a lot of army-style boots out there. I looked at Docs because I know they have a strong reputation for holding up over the years, and I was looking for something stylish and functional. My previous pair of army boots (by Wanted), which I've worn every day for over a year, are unwearable at this point (heels completely worn down, zippers broken, fake leather peeling, stitching coming apart). These shoes are so hip, they could go with any wardrobe. I feel confident that they'll hold up over the years, even with the abuse my shoes have to put up with. Solid purchase!
dr.martens, May 14, 2012
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I love my boots!!! I only got them for 40 dollars and they are amazing. It isn't as cushioned as I am used to, but they are great. They withstand the cold weather, rain, and the water does not seep into it.They are a steallll!!!!! I wished i ordered more pairs!
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PERFECT, March 13, 2012