Dr. Martens
Yellow-stitched boots
Dr.
Martens is a brand of footwear known for distinctive leather boots with yellow stitching, grooved soles, and a chunky silhouette.
Originally workwear, they became associated with British punk, skinhead, and grunge subcultures before achieving mainstream fashion status.
Often shortened to Docs or DMs: She laced up her Docs and headed out.
Raw, fast rock genre
- skinheadClose-cropped subculture member
- gothMelancholic music subculture
- grungeAccumulated dirt or filth
- modSoftware tweak or admin
ska · oi · hardcore · new-wave · metalhead · rockabilly · industrial · emo
Ankle-covering footwear
- leatherTanned animal skin
- soleFoot's bottom surface
- lace-upFastened with cord
- eyeletsReinforced holes for threading
Chelsea · oxford · brogue · steel-toe · platform · combat · ankle · footbed
Quality from past eras
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
- trendyCurrently in vogue
statement · iconic · retro · wardrobe · outfit · staple · versatile · classic
Of the United Kingdom
- 1960Start of a decade
- workwearGarments for employment
- post-warAfter military conflict ends
- factoryIndustrial production facility
Northamptonshire · icon · legacy · classic · original · authentic · traditional · history
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
resilient · indestructible · reliable · rugged · enduring · solid · dependable · break-in
punk
Raw, fast rock genre
- skinheadClose-cropped subculture member
- gothMelancholic music subculture
- grungeAccumulated dirt or filth
mod · ska · oi · hardcore · new-wave · metalhead · rockabilly · industrial · emo · alternative
boots
Ankle-covering footwear
eyelets · Chelsea · oxford · brogue · steel-toe · platform · combat · ankle · footbed · tread
vintage
Quality from past eras
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
trendy · statement · iconic · retro · wardrobe · outfit · staple · versatile · classic · timeless
British
Of the United Kingdom
factory · Northamptonshire · icon · legacy · classic · original · authentic · traditional · history
hard-wearing
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
tough · resilient · indestructible · reliable · rugged · enduring · solid · dependable · break-in · reinforced
Dr. Martensballet flats
Low-cut heelless slip-ons
stilettos · ballet slippers · satin slippers · Jimmy Choo · Manolo Blahnik
Dr. Martensboat shoes
Non-slip nautical footwear
penny loafers · Gucci loafers · Brooks Brothers · Ralph Lauren · golf shoes