Dr. Martens – The 1461 shoe By Steve Janes / On May 13, 2026 / In News The 1461 shoe was born in 1961, the first shoe to bounce off our production line. A shoe made for studying, working, skipping and skanking. A true DM’s Icon, the 1461 still knows how to hold its ground – a style built for every wearing occasion. SHOP NOW WRITE YOUR STORY MAKE THEM YOURS Dr Martens Former magazine editor of Dissident, Get Rhythm, and Bullit magazines. Former Music PR and Radio Plugger. Now running WithGuitars ezine.