The Dr. Martens started off in 1945 by Dr. Klaus Martens who was a 25 year old German soldier who was injured and had to return to Munich after the second World War. Klaus made an air-cushioned sole that would provide more cushioning and traction to help with his recovery as the generic shoes that were given were not comfortable enough. Using a needle and a salvaged cobbler’s last, Martens fashioned a prototype shoe and thus became the iconic Dr Martens shoe we know and love today. Shaving two eyelets off the iconic 1460 silhouette, the 101 boot preserves all our unmistakable DNA. Now with yellow stitching, it’s instantly recognisable as a Docs classic. Sitting lower on the ankle, the boots stand on a robust, air-cushioned sole and are finished with an AirWair heel loop Features - Made for police officers. Subverted by rebels. The 101 boot packs all our unmistakable DNA into a sleek 6-eye silhouette - Hardwearing and famously tough, our Smooth leather can be polished to shine or scuffed-up. It’s up to you. Clean with a damp cloth and care with Dr. Martens Shoe Polish - Our Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed at 700°C and reinforced with our signature welt stitch Code: 101 Yellow Stitch Ankle Boots