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Manly Doc Martens for Fall 2010

Erin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:24:30 +0000

One of our favourite classic footwear brands Dr. Martens has released their fall/winter 2010 lookbook, and there are a number of new design plans for the guys this season. The company has really focused on reviving some of their old classics, making them over with more contemporary add-ons that include buckles and Velcro adorning their pull-on and hiking style boots.

Here are two new styles of men’s Dr. Martens boots to watch for this season:

Dr. Martens/Rehacer: Docs has taken the iconic 8-eyelet boot and ramped it up with three new wool flap colourways. The newest Doc Martens boots are part of a collaboration between Docs and Japanese shoe retailer Rehacer, who have developed the colourful wool flaps with Indian-style patterns. Get the first looks at the Dr. Martens/Rehacer collaboration here.

Doc Martens/COMME des GARCONS: Dr. Martens has also collaborated with popular menswear brand COMME des GARCONS to release a selection of durable Oxford, Brogue and Chukka men’s Dr. Martens shoes, available in red and black colourways. Usually, COMME des GARCONS designs are somewhat avant garde, but they’ve stuck pretty close to the classic Docs look, complete with the yellow contrasting stitches and “Bouncing Soles” that are customary to the Dr. Martens brand. Take a peek!

Now…you’ll just have to be patient until September when these Dr. Martens fall 2010 boots and shoes will be available on store shelves near you!

Doc Martens & Stussy Collaborate for ‘The Hambleton’

Erin — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:51:50 +0000

It’s two shoes in one! Doc Martens and Stussy have teamed up to release a brand new shoe for spring/summer 2010: The Hambleton.

Remember Stussy? Like Vans, Stussy was a brand that rocketed to popularity in the 1980’s in the Orange County, California surf scene. Known for their vibrant, bright surfwear, they’ve changed direction, and nowadays, the Stussy brand is geared mainly towards the hip-hop scene.

Dr. Martens and Stussy Deluxe already collaborated last year for the popular Chukka boot, and they’ve come together again for the Hambleton. It’s nice to see the basic black Doc Martens boots relax a bit for the summer! The Hambleton is a lightweight, two-eyed mocassin style (called the ‘espadrille’), inspired by the simple European canvas shoe. It’s reinforced with the wedge EVA sole for maximum comfort, and the uppers are all canvas.

Every pair of Dr. Martens x Stussy Deluxe Hambleton’s has the Stussy logo and their signature purple stripe along the sidewall of the shoe. Dr. Martens has also put their stamp on the shoe with the classic Doc Martens woven-loop heel tab. There are three colours to choose from: Ecru, Black or Navy, and you also get your pick of either tonal or white laces.

So, now you’ll never have to put your Doc Martens in the back of the closet until the fall and winter weather arrives again – you can snap up a pair of comfortable, lightweight Hambletons just in time for summer.