Dr. Martens 1460 Harper Smooth Leather Boots

Just because something is a classic, doesn't mean it can't be messed with. Inspired by a design pulled from our archive, we've reworked our Original boot with an unorthodox statement gusset. Made from tough Smooth leather, the boots stay true to the six-decade-old design: 8 eyelets, yellow welt stitching and a scripted AirWair heel loop.


Born on 01.04.60. Named the 1460. Over six decades, our 8-eye work boot has become iconic

Hardwearing and famously tough, our Smooth leather can be polished to shine or scuffed-up. It’s up to you. Clean with a damp cloth and care with Dr. Martens Shoe Polish


Upper: 70% Leather 30% Elastic

Inner: 60% Leather 40% Textile

Sole: 100% PVC


Material

Durable and famously stiff to start, our Smooth Leather can be polished to a dapper shine or artfully scuffed-up depending on your preference.


Care Instructions

Clean away dirt using a damp cloth and allow to dry, then apply Dr.Martens Wonder Balsam, Neutral or coloured wax polish as appropriate, using a Dr.Martens shoe brush, (Neutral can be applied to all colours)


Construction: Goodyear Welted


Dr. Martens’ appeal to people who have their own individual style but share a united spirit – authentic characters who stand for something. People who possess a proud sense of self- expression. People who are different. 

On a stylistic level, Dr. Martens’ simple silhouettes allows their wearers to adopt the boots and shoes as part of their own individual and very distinctive style; on a practical level, their famous durability and comfort make them ideal for the unforgiving world of gigs and street fashion; and then finally on an emotional level, they are a badge of attitude and empowerment.


However, it wasn’t always this way: Dr. Martens were originally a modest work-wear boot that was even sold as a gardening shoe at one stage. So, how did this utilitarian boot transform into one of the most culturally relevant brands of the modern era?