Dark brown Dr. Martens 1461 Ambassador shoes – soft leather, 3 eyelets, yellow stitching
The 1461 is the 3-eye shoe Dr. Martens introduced a year after the 1460 boot – the second style in the brand's history. This version comes in dark brown Ambassador leather: tumbled and oiled, with a pronounced, pebbly grain and a deep colour. It is softer than classic Smooth leather, so it needs little breaking in. It goes with dark jeans, corduroy and wool trousers.
Key features
- 3 eyelets and a low cut below the ankle
- Ambassador leather – tumbled and oiled, with a pronounced grain
- Softer than Smooth leather, quick to break in
- Heat-sealed welt with yellow stitching (Goodyear-welted construction)
- Air-cushioned sole with a grooved edge
Specifications
- Style: 1461 Ambassador, 3 eyelets
- Type: lace-up shoes, below the ankle
- Upper: Ambassador leather, 100% leather
- Sole: air-cushioned, heat-sealed, with a grooved edge
- Construction: Goodyear welt (heat-sealed and stitched), yellow stitching
- Colour: dark brown (Dark Brown)
- Manufacturer code: 31994200
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.
- Ambassador leather is soft from the first wear and needs little breaking in. Over time it 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, then condition the leather with Wonder Balsam.
Frequently asked questions
Do 1461 Ambassador shoes need breaking in?
Very little. Ambassador leather is softer than classic Smooth, so the shoes feel comfortable almost straight away and shape to your foot after a few wears.
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 dark brown Dr. Martens shoes with?
Dark jeans, corduroy and wool trousers. The deep brown looks especially good in autumn outfits.
Is it real leather?
Yes. The upper is made entirely of natural Ambassador leather.
