The Dr. Martens Made in England line is produced at the original factory in Wollaston, England, using premium materials and the same construction methods beloved vintage docs. Every pair is built with a traditional goodyear welt, then given a heat-sealing treatment that bonds the sole and uppers further, before finishing with reinforcing welt stitches - resulting in a technically resoleable (though it is admittedly more challenging than other welted footwear as a result of the heat-sealing) and exceptionally durable pair of shoes.
The 1461 Oxford Shoe is a chunky casual shoe with three eyelets and a structured toe. It's been a part of the Dr. Martens lineup for the past 60 years, returning again and again in different iterations - this model keeps it simple, with a plain toe and strip back heel, letting the silhouette and leather speak for themselves.
The Savannah Tan leather is an embossed grain suede with an exceptionally thick and hairy nap. Immediately interesting, it promises to patina beautifully, as the suede wears down in high stress areas to reveal a more shiny flat leather below, and the grain texture becomes more subtle as the contrast between the longer and shorter areas of suede decreases.
The trims are worthy of the construction and labor, with solid brass eyelets and heavy duty woven laces closing up the front. They stand on the Dr. Martens Bex sole, a custom stacked lug outsole with exceptional durability, traction, and comfort - boasting oil, fat, acid, alkali, and petrol resistance on the bottom of every pair. The inside features a custom leather insole, and the uppers are held together with high SPI (stitches per-inch) contrast thread.
These fit true to US size, which is UK -1. So, if you're a size 9 US on the Brannock device, select size UK 8 for the correct fit.
- Embossed suede uppers
- Heat-sealed goodyear welt construction
- Three brass eyelets
- Heavy woven cotton laces
- Lined interior
- Leather insole
- Custom "Bex" lug sole
- True to size (US = UK - 1)
- Made in England
