Our now-iconic footwear started when the first air-cushioned sole technology was designed by two German inventors: medical doctor, Dr. Klaus Maertens and engineer Herbert Funck. But while our sole technology may be German, our soul is undeniably British. 

British shoe-makers, R Griggs and Co, bought the rights to that air-cushioned sole technology. R Griggs & Co anglicised the name to “Dr. Martens”, designed an outsole and boot for British workers and the 1460 boot was born. 

Dr. Martens footwear was designed to look new with its modern air-cushion comfort so R Griggs & Co added the iconic yellow stitch, the grooves, the two tone side sole and the black and yellow heel loop. These new boots were sold to workmen. 

But fate intervened. Dr. Martens may have been made for industry but, as it turns out, they were destined for the stage. Subverted early on by subcultures, they paved the way for a new kind of rebellious self-expression. From the punks of 70s London to the grungers of 90s Seattle, Dr. Martens boots have always stood with those who dare to be different. Subcultures may fade out and evolve but our alternative spirit is a constant. 

And as for what the future holds? 

We have offices in London, Northampton, Paris, Düsseldorf, Portland, across Asia and an ever-expanding global retail portfolio. We have the respect of big-name fashion giants – think Supreme and Yohji Yamamoto – enabling us to engage in exciting partnerships season after season. 

We want to mean something to everyone who laces up our boots: from the first-timers to the Docs boots veterans. 

Do you have what it takes to help us? We need ambitious, passionate, people – with rebel fire in their hearts.

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Kenny Wilson

Santosh Singh

Marie Zgurich-Whisman

Leonardo Soares

Ajahnii Lewis

Jerry L.

Stephen Balbi

Denny Cheng

Carys Williams Hind

Dan Morgan

Layla Naomi Knight

Mousse Chan

Hannah Dix

Matt Kettel

Sunil Chityal

Karina Voykova

Andy Coubrough

William Rogers

Megha Patel

Laura Port

Katherine Goodger

Aiden Coatsworth

Nicholas Parkinson

Chione T.

Silvina Kotlarek

Ruth B.

Matthew Hill

Sherina Rathor

Ruth Brunskill

Martin Jones

Louise Douglass

Andrew Hewitt

Tom Minion

Stephen Pini

Laura Marks

Acca Bhavini A Vanmali

Jack Beresford Acma Cgma

Richard Bee

Nick Sawyer

Geert Peeters

Emily Reichwald

Adam Meek

Jennifer Somer

Janine Hearn - Odell

Andy Brown

The Leadership Team at Dr. Martens is responsible for steering the company's strategic direction and fostering innovation across all business functions. Comprising executives from finance, technology, marketing, product development, and operations, this team collaborates to ensure that the brand remains at the forefront of the footwear industry while honoring its rebellious heritage. They drive growth initiatives, oversee global operations, and cultivate partnerships that align with Dr. Martens' commitment to self-expression and cultural relevance.

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