Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Doctor Martens
type of heavy walking boots, 1977 (use claimed from 1965), trademark name taken out by Herbert Funck and Klaus Martens of West Germany.
Usage examples of "doctor martens".
Chancing that the cold might take some time to penetrate the patent air-soles of his Doctor Martens he thrust his hands into his pockets and stepped lightly up the staircase.