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** VINTAGE 1995 - 2003 United Kingdom ERA!
- More durable, higher-quality, thick leather and lug outsoles distinguish TRUE VINTAGE
* RIGHT SHOE- GR107071 (SIZE 7)
1461 Made In England, 4 eyelet, YELLOW welt stitching, circular embossed stamp on upper heel, Made In England (also on bottoms), opaque lug sole (No Tongue Stamp) Square stamp & COMMANDO OUTSOLE!
* LEFT SHOE- GC74944 (SIZE 7)
1461 Made In England, 4 eyelet, BURGUNDY welt stitching, circular embossed stamp on upper heel, Made In England (also on bottoms), opaque lug sole (No Tongue Stamp) ) Square stamp & COMMANDO OUTSOLE!
DETAILS ON Authenticity :****Embossed side logo: Some vintage Docs have an embossed Dr. Martens logo on the side of the shoe, a feature that differentiates them from many newer versions.
***Timeframe: The combination of a circular side stamp and no tongue stamp suggests the shoes could be from the late 1980s or early 1990s. During this era, some "Made in England" models featured the side stamp but lacked a specific tongue label.
*** Product variation. Some vintage models simply had the size and style information printed on the insole instead of the tongue. This detail would likely be worn down and unreadable on a vintage pair.
Vintage 1995-era Made in England (MIE) 1461 Doc Martens are distinguished from modern pairs by their heavier, more durable construction and specific design details from that time period. These shoes represent the brand's heritage of higher-quality, English-made footwear before most production moved overseas.
Stamping and branding
Rectangular tongue logo: Shoes manufactured between 1995 and 2003 featured a rectangular logo on the tongue, unlike the round logo used on shoes made before 1995.
Embossed side logo: Some vintage Docs have an embossed Dr. Martens logo on the side of the shoe, a feature that differentiates them from many newer versions.
Leather quality
Higher quality and thicker hides: Vintage MIE Docs typically used thicker, higher-quality leather compared to many modern pairs, contributing to their durability.
Stiffer break-in: The more resilient leather meant a tougher and longer break-in period, a characteristic difference from the easier break-in of many modern shoes.
"Tea core" leather: On some models, the black exterior would gradually wear down to reveal a brown core underneath, a feature known as "tea core".
Sole and construction
Thicker, darker sole: Vintage soles often have a thicker, darker appearance with a "commando lug" pattern. In contrast, many newer pairs have a clearer, more translucent sole.
Stronger Goodyear welt: The construction featured a stronger Goodyear welt, which is the strip that connects the upper to the sole. The bond is more difficult to tear apart compared to the welts on many modern, overseas-manufactured pairs.
Felt midsole: A layer of felt was used in the midsole, a detail associated with higher-quality construction.
Stitching
Brighter welt stitching: The yellow stitching that joins the sole to the upper is often a brighter color on vintage models.
Welt marks: The stitching machine used in the original factory left small, visible indentations on the welt.
***Doc Martens produced a vintage, pre-1995 Made in England 1461 Oxford with brown leather and burgundy stitching. This combination of colors was relatively common in older models, especially with the "Made in England" distinction.
Here's why this combination is plausible:
"Oxblood" and brown leather: The leather often described as "oxblood" by Dr. Martens is a deep, dark reddish-brown or burgundy color. In some vintage shoes, a brown leather upper could be paired with oxblood-colored laces and stitching.
Oxblood stitching: Many vintage and Made in England models feature the characteristic burgundy or oxblood-colored stitching on the welt and upper, though it is sometimes mistaken for a very dark red.
Variations in vintage models: Pre-1995 "Made in England" Docs were known for more varied colorways and combinations than some of the more mass-produced models that came after. This makes finding a specific combination of brown uppers and burgundy stitching entirely possible.
*****Dr. Martens vintage 1461 Oxford made in 1995 could feature a side stamp and a square logo on the bottom. These details are specific to the brand's production during the mid-to-late 1990s.
What to look for
Side stamp: A "Made in England" stamp on the side of the shoe is characteristic of Dr. Martens manufactured in the UK during this era.
Square outsole logo: During the 1990s, Dr. Martens used a rectangular logo on the outsole. This places the production date between 1995 and 2003. A round logo indicates a pre-1995 production.