Fashion career profile

Klaus Märtens

Klaus Märtens was a German doctor and the inventor associated with the air-cushioned sole that became the basis of Dr. Martens footwear. Recovering from a foot injury after the Second World War, he developed a softer sole and worked with university friend Herb

Role

Air-Cushioned Sole Inventor

Nationality

German

Age

111

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