Supreme x Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes
The original behind the Supreme x Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes is the Dr. Martens Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes, which Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons — $160 retail vs Supreme's $198.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Dr. Martens 1461 is a three-eyelet Oxford shoe named for its launch date, 1 April 1961 — one year after the 1460 boot that started the line. It is built with a smooth leather upper and Goodyear-welt construction, which stitches the upper to the sole rather than gluing it, over the air-cushioned AirWair sole Dr. Martens has used since 1960. The finishing details are the brand's signatures: grooved sole sidewalls, a heel loop, and yellow welt stitching. The 1461 first rolled off the production line in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, England. Supreme has re-released the co-branded 1461 across seasons; the last, the welt, and the AirWair sole are Dr. Martens' own.
About Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens is a British footwear brand whose air-cushioned sole was invented in 1947 by Dr. Klaus Maertens and Dr. Herbert Funck in Seeshaupt, Germany, after Maertens rebuilt his army boots with a rubber sole made from reclaimed tires. R. Griggs Group of Northamptonshire bought the UK patent rights in 1959 and produced the eight-eyelet 1460 boot in cherry-red smooth leather on April 1, 1960, at its Cobbs Lane factory in Wollaston. The 1461 shoe and 2976 Chelsea followed. Permira acquired the company in 2014 and floated it on the LSE in 2021. Supreme has collaborated with Dr. Martens on co-branded 1460 boots and Chelsea silhouettes.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $198 |
|---|---|
| Dr. Martens retail | $160 |
| Hype tax | +24% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes?
The Supreme x Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes is based on the Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes, a basic Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $198 for the Supreme x Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes; the Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes retails for $160. That's a 24% markup — buying the original saves you $38, or 19% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes?
You can buy the Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes from Amazon or direct from Dr. Martens. Retail price is $160. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.