Product Description

The 8834z is designed to protect the wearer against many risks in an industrial/ commercial environment and complies with the EEC Directive for Personal Protective Equipment (89/686/EEC). The boots have water and oil resistant uppers and outer soles.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2236 in Shoes
• Colour: Black Greasy
• Brand: Dr. Martens
• Number of items: 2

Features

• Protective 200 Joule Steel Toe Boot
• Slip Resistant Sole
• Water Resistant Leather Uppers
• EN 345-1: 1993 SB-E-WRU

Manufacturer's Description
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 founders 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 1 April. 1960, the first cherry-red eight-eyelet work boot was produced and named 1460 (1/4/60). 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.

Customer Reviews

sturdy and comfortable
These shoes are actually for my husband, who does home repairs. He swears by them because they are extremely comfortable as well as very sturdy and protective. He is awfully hard on them and wears them every day for work, but they take the abuse and stay in excellent condition for several months.