Overall, a fitting tribute to one of the shoe world's greatest icons. The book itself is jam-packed with photos and sidebars to the proper text, so the effect we get is of a scrapbook - which fits the alternative and thrifted nature of Doc-influenced style - rather than an academic history of the brand. They briefly cover political movements and working populations as eel, but I would have liked to see more in depth discussions of these topics in addition to fashion (in the pure sense, as opposed to music-based style). The author makes particular reference to the various types of music that have seen widespread support for Docs, which I found to be a rather surprising focus is a bit narrow in scope. Various sstyles and modes of alteration have come and gone along with the subset of the population that have promoted/created them, but the simplicity of the 1460/8-eye boot remains itself throughout. Marten's beginning during the interwar years to their modern incarnations as fashion staples this book traces all the stages in between, with particular emphasis on the fact that these iconic and practical footwear haven't actually changed that much. This book is a rather mad-cap collection of information, but it was quite an interesting read. But I have to admit I'm starting to feel it's time to get my second pair. We're not just for white lefties! They want to say, we're all in our DMs together against the man. Skipping over racist white skin-heads and making much of DMs for gay pride, this book rides the strange wave of British counter-culture. So what is the statement exactly? It's changed with every generation, and it's always been rebellious. I loved them for their aesthetic qualities, but they had to have the DM label, or only half of the 'statement' was made. So the fact that they are a desirable brand is a little bit ironic. That was the start of what would become the eight-eyelet, Cherry Red leather 1460 style Dr. Flat, practical, based on boots worn by labourers, they always symbolised a left-wing sensibility and a kick back at the commercial beauty myth and corporate culture. He used soft leather and air-cushioned soles made of tires. This history of Doc Martens is actually a history of every subculture movement in the UK since the 50s, since DMs have been worn by participants in all of them. The bitterness isn't because of the blisters though, but because of the guilt - my Mum couldn't really afford to buy me the boots, and only did so because she was worried about me in teen-angst land. Most of them feature the signature black leather, though there is a wide range of finishes and color options available. it came with my first pair of DMs - the most basic flat black 12-holes - that gave me excruciating blisters for a week and then became my feet's best friends. Martens collection consists of men’s, women’s, and children’s styles, including a range of combat style boots and work boots, Oxford shoes, sandals, and more. This book brings back bitter sweet memories.
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