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Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Doc Martens axes price of 'comfortable and stylish' sandals shoppers 'wore so much last summer'
Doc Martens has launched a massive spring sale that's slashing the price of must-have boots, shoes and sandals by up to 40% - including these 'comfortable and stylish' sandals now under £70 If you've been thinking about getting some top-quality sandals to last you through this summer and for many summers to come, or just fancy growing your Doc Martens collection, this spring sale is not one to snooze on. At the time of writing, Doc Martens is hosting a range of deals that have axed their less-than-budget-friendly price tags by up to 40% off. What's more, a pair of sandals is currently up for grabs with £40 off, bringing its cost down to £60 while this deal lasts. Loved by shoppers who have been swearing by these shoes for many seasons, these sandals are touted as your new go-to shoe for comfort, style and practicality in the warmer months. But if you want to get your hands on a pair without breaking the bank, you'll need to act fast. These Nartilla Tumbled Nubuck Leather Gladiator Sandals are currently sporting a mega 40% discount, making now the perfect time to invest in your next staple spring and summer shoe. The Nartilla Docs represent a customisation on your average sandal. These shoes come with laces that can be tied and styled in countless different ways. Set on a lightweight Zebrilus sole punched with the Doc Martens' classic yellow stitching, these sandals are ready to go all summer as they boast the durability and versatility of the iconic Doc Martens boots, with the style and breezy aspects of must-have sandals. In a trendy and understated khaki green colourway, these sandals are the perfect go-to for all sunny weather activities, whether you're enjoying a walk in the park with friends or strolling the beaches on a sunny vacation abroad. They come in sizes 3 to 9, with an additional 6 and a half sizes available. However, some options are currently sold out, so you'll need to act fast to secure your desired size for the reduced price of £60. Shoppers adore these sandals as 5-star reviews come pouring in. One thrilled customer beams: "I already had these sandals in black and loved and wore them so much last summer that I bought them in the olive as well. Very comfortable and stylish and I feel they go with almost everything!" More love comes from this buyer, who shares: "Love these!!! I have three pairs in different colours . . . . . ... so comfy, and the leather is soft. I am a size 7, and I had to downsize to a 5 as the 6 was still a little big . . . . . . 5 fits like a glove!" A third chimes in: "I love my new DM sandals. They fit beautifully…. just waiting for the sun to shine now to wear them." A further adoration comes from this customer who notes: "Love them, they are light as feathers, like walking on air I've just received the same ones but in brown leather which are the same I'm now on one pair of boots and four pairs of sandals totally addicted need comfort and value got it with these thank you!" And a fifth says: " I love this sandals as have extremely wide feet, ankles and legs. As these are lace ups I can do them up to my measurements. They are comfy to walk around in or be on my feet for 9.5hrs. I have the black pair too." If you fancy getting a pair of these Nartilla Tumbled Nubuck Leather Gladiator Sandals in Muted Olive, you can pick up a pair for £60 down from £100 at Doc Martens' own site. For those fancying alternative colours, you can grab a pair of Nartilla Tumbled Nubuck Leather Gladiator Sandals in black from Schuh for £69.99 or in brown from Office for £70.
BBC News
27-01-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Dr Martens in Northamptonshire takes steps towards recovery
The makers of the iconic Dr Martens footwear range said better sales in the US have signalled the start of the firm's company, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, saw its turnover drop by just 3% over the last three months of 2024The figure for the last quarter of 2023 was 18%.Doc Martens' new chief executive said he had "great confidence" for the year ahead. The Dr Martens design originated in Germany in the 1940s and production started in the UK in 1959 when the Northamptonshire-based Griggs Group bought patent familiar yellow-stitched boots, made at the factory in Cobbs Lane, Wollaston, have been bought by famous names from the Sex Pistols to the Dalai Pope's Swiss Guard were provided with Dr Martens boots during the Pontificate of John Paul II. The firm has seen revenues drop in recent years, exacerbated by the cost-of-living has issued several profit warnings and replaced its chief company's US revenue over the festive quarter fell 4% year on year, compared with 20% in the previous quarter. Falls in European revenue also eased, from 18% in the previous quarter to 4% in last three months of Martens expects overall turnover for the full year to be down 9% compared with the previous year, at £ Nwokorie became chief executive of the company earlier this month and said he had "great confidence" for the year added that plans to reduce excess stock were "on track" and that the company continued to "actively manage our costs".He said: "The team and I are squarely focused on returning the business to sustainable and profitable growth." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
