Doc Martens: 50 Years of Butt-Kicking Style

Dr. Martens: 50 Years of Fashion
Everett

High Risers
Elton John turned a pair of classic Docs into platform stilts in 1975's film version of the Who's Tommy. Those boots sure play a mean pinball!

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