Dr. Martens 1461 Oxford Celebrates 65 Years as a Footwear Classic
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Alexis Mikulski Ruiz
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Dr. Martens' 1461 shoe, the second style ever released by the brand, celebrates its 65th anniversary. Introduced in 1961, the low-profile Oxford silhouette followed the iconic 1460 boot and has become a classic in footwear fashion. The article also serves as a shopping roundup, featuring the best Dr. Martens 1461 styles available for purchase online, including Oxfords suitable for weddings.
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Rolling StoneDr. Martens 1461 Oxford Celebrates 65 Years as a Footwear Classicrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSixty-five years ago, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as president, the first human was launched into space, and in fashion history, Dr. Martens introduced what would become one of its most famous silhouettes: the 1461 shoe.
The second style ever released by the British footwear brand, the 1461 arrived just one year after the drop of the now-iconic 1460 boot.
First produced in England in 1961, the low, understated style quickly found an audience.
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