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Dr. Martens is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the second shoe off its production line, the 1461 shoe, with a limited-edition launch.
Coming out one year after the inaugural 1460 boot, Dr. Martens introduced the 1461: a unisex three-eyelet Oxford style known for its durability, comfort and versatility. Inspired by the date like the 1460, the shoe’s moniker references April 1, 1961. With its air-cushioned sole and yellow welt stitch, the style has become a go-to for a range of Dr. Martens customers through the years.
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In honor of the milestone year, the Dr. Martens Made in England factory has created a limited-edition version of the 1461 shoe, cut from Classic Calf leather from Leeds-based tannery C. F. Stead and detailed with the elements of Dr. Martens’ distinctive design code.
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The “sepia gray” tone of the full-grain leather shoe is created from a blend of natural oils and waxes, achieving a deep color and subtle pull-up which ages over time. The shoe is detailed with antique gold eyelets, round wax laces and a special-edition swing tag celebrating England’s Cobb Lane factory. The original Goodyear-welted, air-cushioned, bouncing-soled ground is cut with a signature grooving pattern and features the 1461’s signature double stitch as well as Dr. Martens’ famous yellow welt stitching.
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This style is the third limited-edition iteration of the 1461 shoe to come out of the Northamptonshire factory this year. In addition to the 1461, Dr. Martens is further emphasizing the sepia gray Classic Calf leather by applying it to the 1460 boot, also crafted in the Dr. Martens Made in England factory. The Oxford retails for $280 while the boot is priced at $300.
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Ramona Riedzewski, Dr. Martens head of archive, said in a statement, “2026 marks 65 years since the first 1461 shoe rolled off the production line in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. For over six decades, this classic, yet instantly recognisable silhouette has moved far beyond its workwear origins — worn for school, work, interviews, gigs, weddings and every milestone in between. Built with Dr. Martens craftsmanship, durability and design, the three eyelet 1461 shoe has been passed down through generations, earning its own cultural significance alongside the iconic 1460 boot.”
The milestones keep coming for the English brand. Last year, Dr. Martens celebrated the 65th anniversary of the 1460 boot.