Black Dr. Martens 1461 Virginia shoes – soft leather, 3 eyelets, Goodyear welt
The 1461 is the second style in Dr. Martens history and one of the most versatile: a simple shoe with three pairs of eyelets that goes with jeans as well as smarter trousers. Black Virginia leather is soft and supple straight away, so the shoes need little breaking in. The wider, rounded toe gives your toes room to move.
Key features
- 3 eyelets and a low cut below the ankle
- Virginia leather – soft and fine-grained
- Wider, rounded toe
- Goodyear-welted construction with yellow welt stitching
- Air-cushioned sole
Specifications
- Style: 1461 Virginia, 3 eyelets
- Type: lace-up shoes, below the ankle
- Upper: Virginia leather, 100% leather
- Sole: air-cushioned
- Construction: Goodyear welt, yellow welt stitching
- Colour: black
- Manufacturer code: 24256001
Size and fit
- Dr. Martens makes whole sizes only. If you are usually a half size, the brand recommends sizing down – a larger size makes the shoe longer, not wider.
- Virginia leather is soft and supple straight away, so the shoes need little breaking in. Over time the leather stretches in width, not in length.
- When choosing a size you can switch the size chart from EU to US or centimetres.
Care
Wipe off dirt with a damp cloth and, once dry, condition the leather with Wonder Balsam.
Frequently asked questions
Do 1461 Virginia shoes need breaking in?
Not for long. Virginia leather is soft and supple from the first wear, so the shoes quickly shape to your foot.
Do 1461 Virginia shoes have a wide toe?
Yes, the toe is wider and rounded, so your toes have room to move.
What size 1461 should I choose?
Usually the same as in other leather shoes. Dr. Martens does not make half sizes – if you are in between, the brand recommends the smaller size, and an insole can take up any extra room.
What do you wear black 1461 shoes with?
Jeans as well as smarter trousers. A simple 3-eye shoe works with both styles.
