The Griggs family of Northampton in the English Midlands had made boots since 1901. With a drive to be different and innovative, Bill Griggs came acrossand Dr. Funck in shoe magazine. In response to a foot injury from skiing, these two had invented an air-cushioned sole and were looking for fellow innovators. Griggs contacted Dr. Maertens, branded the boots as Dr. Martens®, and on April 1^st, 1960 their new creation launched into the footwear market.

It wasn’t long until the boots exploded into subculture styles. They became a signature stamp for those who were different and unique. From work boots, to ska punks, to young individuals with a strong sense of expressions; grand steps have been made in Dr. Martens®. To this day, these boots stand out of the ordinary and continue to be expressive footwear that encourages the free-thinking, the rebellious, and the different.