Dr. Martens Unisex Original 3 Eye Steel Toe Gibson When you’re looking for a good transition shoe for school or work into an evening out, the Unisex 3 Eye Steel Toe Gibson from Dr. Martens might just be the pair for you. Made with haircell leather–the best, strongest, and most valued layer of hide–this Gibson will take a beating, and yet clean up enough to be your Sunday best. The durable sole has a unique air-cushioned feature that’s bound to please the most discerning feet.
Benefits of Goodyear Welt
Goodyear welt is a shoe construction in which the upper and sole of the shoe are stitched together for greater durability rather than glued. The resulting seam is visible and runs around the outside of the shoe, where the upper and outsole meet.
About Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens is the stuff of legends. It all began near Munich, 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 process, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tires, he constructed soles that had air trapped within closed compartments. He showed his prototype to his engineer/inventor friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, and together they decided to develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve the doctor s immediate problem, but it also started to sell well in Germany.
By 1959 the two decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then called Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. At first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. However, the R. Griggs Group, located in the village of Wollaston in England, decided to go along with the idea by creating the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On the first of April 1960, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460 (1/4/60). To sell the brand name better in England, the name was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded AirWair and the rest is history.
Customer Review: Not comfortable
I’ve owned a lot of doc martens in my life and I was really disappointed with this shoe. My toes were boxed in really tight and the back of the shoe was so rough and rigid that my heel was rubbed raw within an hour. If you’re looking for a long term, comfortable shoe- this isn’t it. I went back to my 5-eye padded collar and haven’t looked back.
Customer Review: These are Not Doc Martens
They may be called Doc Martens, but the fit and the quality is just not there. They are noticebly shorter in length than any of my older steel toed gibsons, and the toe box is smaller. I love all my older pairs of these, so I bought a new pair because mine are showing a lot of wear. After wearing Doc martens for over 10 years without a complaint, I will NEVER buy another pair of these. CHEAPLY MADE, TIGHT-FITTING JUNK
Dr. Marten’s Men’s Luke Moc Toe Chukka Boot With its timeless, rugged style and Dr. Martens patented Air Wair soles, the Luke Moc -Toe Chukka boot is a natural choice for everyday wear. It has a weathered leather upper with a moccasin-stitched toe and tonal topstitching for a low-key attitude, soft knit trim and lining for an outdoorsy feel, plus thick interior padding and a shock-absorbing outsole for true comfort. 
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