Dr. Martens Men's Gryphon, Black Brando, 10 Women/9 Men

Description

Sandal 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. 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.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches; 1.2 pounds

Item model number ‏ : ‎ 15695001

Department ‏ : ‎ mens

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2014

Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dr. Martens

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Color: Black

Sandal Type: Gladiator

Occasion: casual

Style Name: Gryphon

Heel Type: No Heel, Platform Heel

Lifestyle: Casual, work-utility

Toe Style: Open Toe

Pattern: Solid

Strap Type: Ankle Strap

Formality Level: Casual

Special Features: Padded

Closure Type: Buckle

Recommended Uses For Product: Casual wear

Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant

Fit to Size Sentiment: Positive

Outer Material: Leather

lining-description: Leather

Insole Material: Leather

Sole Material: Synthetic

Material Fabric: Leather

Brand Name: Dr. Martens

Model Name: Gryphon

Style Number: 15695001

UPC: 883985649040

Global Trade Identification Number: 40

Number of Items: 1

Target Audience: Men

Manufacturer: Dr. Martens

Item Type Name: Gladiator Sandal

Item Weight: 1.2 pounds

Manufacturer Part Number: 15695001

Platform Height: 1 inches

Import Designation: Imported