So my Dr Marten's came today Stoked as! It was a great way to wake up, as I was casually sleeping in on my day off and mum comes in with a parcel saying" BOOTS!". I knew it would be a good day :) My mum has been getting irritable because I like to shop online and parcels frequently arrive; my mum has befriended the lady who drives the post-van. Each time a parcel arrives mum will say "Is there anymore coming?" Sheepishly I reply with "No, no, no, that's the last one!" But, my other Dr Marten's should be arriving tomorrow. My mum is going out for lunch tomorrow so hopefully I beat her to the post lady but I highly doubt that happening, because, I'll be asleep, and mum knows everything.
My mum is actually in love with my Dr Marten's though; she asked what material they are made of, so I went to google the answer, and I came across the history of Dr Martens, it's quite fascinating actually, so I decided I would share it with you all.
From memory, Klaus Marten was a doctor for the German Army in World War II, he was on leave in 1945 due to an ankle injury from skiing in the Bavarian Alps; he found the army boots provided were uncomfortable and unsupportive. Whilst he was recuperating from his injury he decided he would work on the boots, develop them and produce a new boot that was comfortable, supportive and with high resistance to intense substances. When the war ended several of the Germans looted valuables from their cities; Marten helped himself to some leather where he made the boots from leather and tyres with air- cushioned soles.
Initially the shoes were not a big hit until he met with an old university friend where they produced more and went into business. Dr Martens became shortly popular, with 80% of sales from women over 40. Shortly after they opened a factory in Munich. The company continued to grow; eventually it became international footwear. A British shoe manufacturer bought the rights, altered the name and the shoe slightly, applying the trademark yellow stitching and claiming the sole as "AirWair". To this day the Cobbs Lane Factory that the Original Dr Martens were produced in still works today.
Throughout the decades the shoes have grown popular is each culture ranging from skin heads in the 70's to youth subcultures of the late 80's, bringing grunge to fame.
It's amazing when you do a little research and become a little more familiar to the history of our culture today. As people may look at someone and perceive them as "mainstream" or "indie" or as it's rather indicating a sense of individualism, their style is not necessary an individual one, as, what they are wearing, has a big history, it came from somewhere, and together, Dr Marten fans, we are all a part of the continuous history of Klaus Marten.
Just a quick mention of my outfit, I am wearing on favourite Neon Hart shirt purchased from General Pants a couple of years ago, I have worn it to bits. My friend was initially going to buy it, then decided not to, so I swooped in and took the lead! Not a regret was made that day, although her mum did try to make me feel guilty, save to say, she missed out on a good shirt! The shorts, they are cheap stretchy shorts that were actually purchased from the ICE factory store at Campbelltown, I haven't worn them in years, but I guess they looked okay. These were the stockings my mum gave me the other day, although you can't see the bow at the back because the Dr Martens are high and cover it.
Anyway, it was good to share that little story, I hope you all have a lovely friday evening, toodles!
Ex Oh.
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