The correct spelling would be Doc Martens, Dr. Martens boots. I first heard of these in about 1987 when I started getting into punk and goth. I recall my excitement when I finally managed to save up babysitting money and order a pair from England in 1989 when I was 13! haha They were 10 hole Docs in black, and later I had the 12 hole Oxblood red (which yes, were acceptable with dresses back then)! Most of my friends and classmates thought my boots were so weird but a few years later (about 1991-1992) the grunge era hit and everyone was wearing them. Then they started coming in brown and more conservative, low top styles. Docs were totally mainstream by the mid-90's.

My first were 12 Ox Blodd. I wore them w/a black & white betsy Johnson Mini Dress I bought from the BJ store in Chicago in 94. I also got the Docs across the streets at the Alley.

Wear them proudly!!http://www.marylandskinheads.com/