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Dr. Martens MADE IN CHINA? So, sad.

in my tree 76in my tree 76 The city by the lake Posts: 261
edited February 2012 in A Moving Train
On 1 April 2003, under pressure from declining sales, the Dr. Martens company ceased all production in the United Kingdom,[4] with production moved to China and Thailand. With this change also came the end of the company's vegan-friendly non-leather products, which were produced since the early 1990s. The switch to Chinese and Thai production led to Solovair and Tredair boots gaining popularity amongst the punk and skinhead subcultures, as these boots are similar to Dr. Martens and continue to be manufactured in the United Kingdom.

In 2007, Dr. Martens began producing some footwear again in England, in the Cobbs Lane Factory in Wollaston. These products are part of the "Vintage" line, which the company advertises as being made to the original specs.
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  • TroubledSoulTroubledSoul Posts: 1,367
    pearl jam rule.
    Yeh I've seen Pearl Jam, too. But I can't remember the dates.
  • belinda27belinda27 Posts: 731
    TroubledSoul wrote:
    pearl jam rule.
    +1 :clap: :wave:
  • magga1976magga1976 Albury NSW Australia Posts: 522
    TroubledSoul wrote:
    pearl jam rule.

    yes, I also have to agree, Pearl Jam do rule
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  • Lukin19Lukin19 Posts: 521
    in my tree 76 wrote:
    On 1 April 2003, under pressure from declining sales, the Dr. Martens company ceased all production in the United Kingdom,[4] with production moved to China and Thailand. With this change also came the end of the company's vegan-friendly non-leather products, which were produced since the early 1990s. The switch to Chinese and Thai production led to Solovair and Tredair boots gaining popularity amongst the punk and skinhead subcultures, as these boots are similar to Dr. Martens and continue to be manufactured in the United Kingdom.

    In 2007, Dr. Martens began producing some footwear again in England, in the
    Cobbs Lane Factory in Wollaston. These products are part of the "Vintage" line, which the company advertises as being made to original specs.

    ?????????
  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,877
    so you're starting a thread about something that happened in 2003?
  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    PillowPants wrote:
    so you're starting a thread about something that happened in 2003?

    time flys when you are exporting jobs
    81 is now off the air

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  • 78FLH78FLH Posts: 410
    81 wrote:
    PillowPants wrote:
    so you're starting a thread about something that happened in 2003?

    time flys when you are exporting jobs


    +1000
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    i still rock my docs....most comfortable boot out there...
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    I put mine on the closet shelf, they are made in England and are irreplaceable. Such a shame.
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