Raf SImons works together with Dr. Martens once again on a pair of the punk-inspired 1461 Derbys following the duo's previous work on the iconic 1460 boots. This time, the brands take a similar approach with the incorporation of rings throughout the uppers of the design.
The 1461 Derbys boast a matte black finish instead of the shiny coat -- the rings are also coated in matte black as well. Additional details of the footwear includes the single-stitch seams along the edges of the tongue, the backstay, and the collars as well as round tonal laces at the middle quarter of the uppers. Branding accents can be found at the rear quarter where "Dr. Martens x RAF SIMONS" is debossed.
Punk-Inspired Matte Footwear
Raf Simons and Dr. Martens Join on the Refreshing 1461 Derbys
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