Comfortable, functional, and iconic, Dr. Martens boots and shoes were first introduced by a German physician in 1945. By the late ’60s, the brand’s army-inspired styles, distinguished by their inventive, air-cushioned soles, had become a symbol of rebellious youth culture—first in England, then around the globe. Nowadays, expertly constructed Doc Martens, or Docs, are a tried and true original that will never go out of style.