Doc Martens: 50 Years of Butt-Kicking Style

Dr. Martens: 50 Years of Fashion
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These Boots Were Made for Moshing
By the early 1970s, Dr. Martens had become a trademark of Britain's burgeoning punk-music movement. The boot was the perfect embodiment of the punk mentality — mixing an unruly appearance with a working-class soul.

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