Dr. Martens Reimagines the Classic 2976 Chelsea Boot For Conceptual 14XX Line
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After first introducing the “14XX” line in 2023, Dr. Martens is bringing back one of the collection’s launch styles. Releasing today, the company is offering up its 2976 DMXL Boot once again.
The “14XX” line first launched at pop-up shops in New York City. That initial trio of footwear was dubbed the Beta Pack and included two boots and a slip-on style. The 2976 DMXL Boot was one of those shoes.
A new take on the company’s classic 2976 Chelsea boot, the alternate iteration features a thick, inflated DMXL outsole. Those platform proportions are complimented with a cushioned SoftWair innersole. The upper is also tweaked: made of soft,-full-grain Lunar leather, Cosmo Hub Ripstop panels have been inserted into the design to prevent wear and tear. TecTuff water-resistant rubber-grained leather is also on both the toe and heel. But most importantly, the shoe includes a front zip for ease of use.
$170
The 2976 DMXL Platform Chelsea Boot is available for $170.
The “14XX” line purposes to create progressive, experimental designs that push the boundaries of the brand’s technical abilities. To do so, they reimagine and draw inspiration from old silhouettes like the 1460 boot as well as the 1461 shoe. They have iterated on those styles multiple times, not only in the Beta Pack but also in the Protect Pack, released earlier this fall.
The footwear company often returns to its heritage as a basis for experimentation. This is evident in its lines like the “14XX” line as well as collaborations with designers like Rick Owens who has had an longstanding collaboration with Dr. Martens. He’s turned his creative eye to the 1918 boot as well as the 1460 boot.
Earlier this year, Dr. Martens partnered with Central Saint Martins on a scheme to support student designers. Of those designers was Traiceline Pratt who created a version of the 1460 boot which he first showed in February. This fall, reports indicated that the shoe would go into production and possibly be released to the public. This week, the company confirmed to Footwear News over email that there are no current plans to sell the design and that. a”small run was produced for very intimate seeding purposes only.”
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