Dr. Martens Women’s Flora Leather Chelsea Boot

The Flora Chelsea Boot from Dr. Martens® has a sleek silhouette that adds a feminine touch to your look. Part of the Kensington Collection. Polished leather or classic rub-off leather upper. Leather type is stated in color name. Features an elastic gusset for a more comfortable fit and easier movement. Interior fabric lining with pin dot pattern. Lightly cushioned footbed for added comfort. Goodyear® welt construction heat seals and then stitches the upper and sole together for superb flexibility and durability. Plain welted sole offers no visible construction thread for a sleeker look. Low-profile VS4 rubber sole provides stability and long-lasting wear. Imported. Measurements: Weight: 1 lb 1 oz Circumference: 11 in Shaft: 7 in Product measurements were taken using size UK 7 (US Women’s 9), width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size. Weight of footwear is based on a single item, not a pair.

Dr. Martens is the stuff of legends. It all began near Munich, Germany in 1945 when Dr. Klaus Maertens injured his foot in a skiing accident in the Bavarian Alps. To make walking easier during the healing process, he designed a shoe with an air-cushioned sole. Using old rubber tires, he constructed soles that had air trapped within closed compartments. He showed his prototype to his engineer/inventor friend, Dr. Herbert Funck, and together they decided to develop and produce the shoes. Not only did the shoe solve the doctor’s immediate problem, but it also started to sell well in Germany. By 1959 the two decided that they needed a company to produce and distribute the shoes, then called Dr. Maertens, in other parts of the world. At first, many manufacturers rejected the concept of an air cushioned sole as a short-lived gimmick. However, the R. Griggs Group, located in the village of Wollaston in England, decided to go along with the idea by creating the first work boot with the revolutionary sole. On the first of April 1960, the first cherry red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460. To sell the brand name better in England, the name was anglicized to Dr. Martens. The range was branded AirWair and the rest is history.

100% Black smooth leather
Imported
Synthetic sole
Shaft measures approximately 6″ from arch
Heel measures approximately 1″
Boot opening measures approximately 9.5″ around
Goodyear welt stitching
Good abrasion resistance
Slip resistance ; The upper and sole are heat-sealed and sewn together, not merely glued like many footwear constructions
Two tone synthetic leather upper
Care Instructions: Clean Away dirt using a damp cloth, allow to dry apply a Dr.Martens clear or colour wax based shoe polish as appropriate to restore shine as desired. Do not use any leather cleaners on this leather they could damage the 2 tone effect.