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Why have such 8-hole boots been supported in difficult times? . Here we would like to explore the reasons.
The shoe was born out of a trivial thing. It all started with an injury sustained by a German, Dr. Klaus Martens. After breaking a bone while skiing on vacation, he developed an air-cushioned sole that trapped air in rubber to reduce the burden on his foot. This technology was purchased by the Dr. Martens company at the time, and the 8-hole boot was born.
. was released on April 1, 1960. . the year color TV broadcasting began in Japan. The date of birth was given directly to the name as "1460."
The Dr. Martens factory has remained unchanged since its establishment in the village of Wollaston in Northamptonshire, northwest of London. The "Made in England" products are still made here.
The initial price was only 2 pounds . Working-class British workers jumped on the bandwagon, and as a result, the rumor spread to some unexpected places.
Some young punks gather in front of the shop BOY on King's Road in London, 1979.
The Skins took over the streets of London in the late 60s, followed by Pete Townsend of "The Who", Joe Strummer of "The Clash".... Rumor led to rumor, and before you knew it, they had become icons of anarchist punks. What had been simply work shoes became a fashion statement of self-expression and self-assertion. In a time of economic stagnation, wearing the "1460 8-hole boot" sent a message.
Yellow stitching, which is commonplace today, and heel tabs that touted the boots' features were also novel designs at the time.
Since then, the "1460 8-hole boot" has won the support of young people who question the social system, speak out, and stand up for their own stance. It has become a unique brand in the ever-changing world of fashion.
Sixty years after its birth, the image that has taken root in people's minds remains unchanged. You can understand its value from the fact that it is partnered with such a proud brand as the one mentioned at the beginning of this article.
A symbol of the British working class in the past. The sturdy and sturdy "1460 8-hole boot" has survived through the rapidly changing times without changing its shape, which may be why so many people admire and rely on it.
