Women's Rometty Fashion Boot

The Dr. Martens brand is the stuff of legends. It all began in 1945 near Munich, Germany, 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 then 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.

As for the product details, the Rometty is a Dr. Martens shoe that retains the classic DNA of the brand, such as grooved sides, visible stitching, and a scripted heel-loop. It is made with Burnished Wyoming, a leather with a subtle grain and oily surface, which has been burnished to darken the toe and counter area.

The shoe is constructed on the iconic, durable Dr. Martens air-cushioned sole, providing good slip resistance and abrasion. It is a Goodyear-welted product, ensuring a sturdy and long-lasting construction.

The Rometty is based on the traditional 2976 pattern, but with a thick, platform sole to give it a contemporary feel. The accentuated heel and vamp panels add a modern touch to this well-known style.

The fabric type is 100% Leather, and the care instructions are to machine wash. The product is imported, with a rubber sole material.

In summary, the Rometty is a Dr. Martens shoe that combines the brand's classic DNA with a modern, platform-sole design, creating a stylish and durable footwear option.

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