A collaboration that’s been 46 years in the making, Dr. Martens is paying homage to the iconic 70s punk band The Clash, with four new shoes built using the handcraft techniques from the same factory as the Dr. Martens boots first strapped on by The Clash over 40 years ago.
There are two components to the collaboration. The first includes the 1460 MIE Black Smooth boot and 1461 MIE Black Smooth shoe. They both come equipped with a set of dog tags based on those worn by the band and seven sets of laces inspired by the colors of their most iconic albums. The Clash’s iconic logo is embossed on the heel of both shoes.
Fans of the brand and band can also get their hands on the 1460 Green Arcadia boot and 1461 Cherry Arcadia shoe
constructed from Arcadia, a high-shine leather with a base dye and contrast top coat. Over time, the topcoat rubs off to reveal the underlying color. The colors were chosen by the band and inspired by their album Sandinista! and The Clash artwork. Like the first part of the collection, each pair is embossed with The Clash logo on the heel and comes with dog tags.
The collection is available exclusively through the Dr. Martens online store and select retailers, including Browns Shoes, Gravity Pope, Hearts Content, SSENSE and more. o celebrate this collection legendary film director, DJ and Musician Don Letts has curated an extra special playlist on Spotify.
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Dr. Martens is Paying Homage to the Iconic 70s Punk Band The Clash
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