Is There a Doctor in the House?

Happy 50th, Doctor Martens!  See a well-edited video of the Doc's history here.  The things you'll learn:

• Martens boasted the 1st ever air-cushioned sole ("AirWair" technology still used today).
• Have been worn by postal carriers, skinheads, punks, and now everybody else...
• Iconic appearances:
• Claire Danes in My So-Called Life,
• The Twilight kids,
• Russell Crowe in Romper Stomper,
• Liv Tyler on the cover of Empire Records,
• Supermodel Agnyess Deyn
• MTV's Daria
• Pete Townsend (of The Who) wore Doc Martens on stage (ie: with a white jumpsuit, as a commentary on the state of working class Britain).
• Pairs bought today still come with the same Lifetime Guarantee and Made in Britain seal that they did 50 years ago.  Jolly good, then.

Fashion-wise, there's probably no better investment than these time honoured classics (ranging from $60-$180).  They'll be the thing in your closet that proves to your future offspring that you once had a life, were cool, and 'damned the man' you now work for. 

Pair them with:

• skinny cargos/a kilt/jean shorts
• anything leather
• boyfriend cardigan/plaid button-down
• a rebellious spirit

Now, feast your eyes on 50 years of Doc's: