Doc Martens: 50 Years of Butt-Kicking Style

Dr. Martens: 50 Years of Fashion
Warner Bros / Everett

Singularly Hip
As grunge culture seeped into the American mainstream, the Seattle shoe of choice began popping up on the feet of the country's coolest kids. Bridget Fonda and Matt Dillon sported matching boots in 1992's slacker cinema classic, Singles.

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