# Smooth Leather Platform Shoes Dr. Martens Ensure Durability & Sleek Design with the 1461 Platform By Amy Duong | Published 2019-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-platform References: [drmartens](https://www.drmartens.com/us/en/p/25567001) The [classic 1461 Platform shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) take the traditional [oxford footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot) and add a stylistic element that cannot be missed this season. The silhouette features the highest platform to date by the brand, delivering a sleek design language that can be worn throughout all the seasons with its sturdy build. The uppers are made from a polished smooth leather material to showcase a slight shine. It is then detailed with hints of yellow throughout -- this is found at the signature AirWair heel loop at the back and the iconic [yellow welt exposed stitching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-palace). Notably, the Quad sole measures out to be an impressive 1.5 inches and the Goodyear-welted lines are sealed with the heat at 700 degrees Celcius. Image Credit: Dr. Martens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-platform Shoes:** Opportunity for brands to create shoes with higher platform designs to meet the demand for sleek and trendy footwear. - **Polished Leather Uppers:** Opportunity to use polished leather materials with slight shine to add a touch of sophistication and style to various footwear designs. - **Exposed Stitching:** Opportunity to incorporate iconic exposed stitching as a design element in shoes, giving them a unique and recognizable aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear manufacturing industry to create high-platform shoes with polished leather uppers and exposed stitching. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to offer trendy and stylish footwear options that feature high-platform designs, polished leather uppers, and exposed stitching. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury goods industry to produce high-end footwear with polished leather uppers, exposed stitching, and unique design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Streetwear Oxford Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1461-3eye-shoe.md) - [Bold Maximalist Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Platform Patterned Loafer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linoso-monk.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Premium Elegant Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-mie-pascal-love-letter.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md)