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50 Years of Dr. Martens

The history of Dr. Martens runs hand in hand with its rich iconographic status: the Doc Martens boot is a distinctive part of aesthetic movements that represent many groups of people and periods in time. In celebration of Dr. Martens 50th anniversary, a hip campaign has been launched synthesizing this history through the eyes of young and emerging artists, musicians, and directors. Ten bands were asked to record their versions of cult classic tracks that represent the spirit of Dr. Martens over the past five decades. Fully documented over YouTube, Dr. Martens shows that even after 50 years, the brand can stay current without losing its classic styling.



It's really quite fitting that Dr. Martens chose to use such visually stunning videos to celebrate this iconography. Here's Britain's The Noisette's rocking some Docs with a cover of the Buzzcock's Ever Fallen in Love:



Be sure to check out their YouTube Channel 50YEARSOFDRMARTENS to watch the rest of the videos, or their website to download the hot tracks for free!

Gravitypope also happens to be carrying a few styles as featured in the videos too, check them out now for men and women:


Dr. Martens, R13499430 "1460 metallic 8 eye boot" (women's) $160 CAD


Dr. Martens, R11822006 "1460 8-eye boot rubber sole" (men's) $150 CAD


Dr. Martens, R13266601 "tyree tarten mid height" (women's) $150 - on sale for $99.99 CAD

Camper Together & Bernhard Willhelm (S/S 2010)

Belgian designer Bernhard Willhelm's collaboration with Camper Together had a lot of people in the office wondering just how these funky sandals would look on a foot.  The designer's signature designs have interpreted recycled and eco-friendly materials into wearable art.

Google didn't offer much for pictures in terms of real people in these shoes, so we took it upon ourselves to do the world a favour.  What do you think? (Click on the pictures to zoom in.)






21275-005 "willhelm flat w/thick leather tie sandal" (women's) $260 CAD


21276-002 "willhelm stacked 2" heel w/thick leather tie sandal" (women's) $225 CAD

Zuriick Spring/Summer 2010

Gravitypope's second season with Zuriick continues with the staple Ake, a sleek alternative to other chunkier soled slip-ons. If you like these, then you should definitely check out some great additions that embody the brand's clean, yet quirky aesthetic. Have I mentioned the insanely affordable price point on these shoes?



Zuriick, AKE "ake canvas slip-on rubber sole" (men's) $65 CAD, available in Canyon, Slate, and Bloodline


Zuriick, SHUGLOW-BLK "shug low leather 2-eye lace-up flat oxford w/trim" (men's) $165 CAD


Zuriick, MADSEN-BLK "madsen leather 7-eye lace-up sneaker rubber sole" (men's) $110 CAD


Zuriick, ALPHAB-CAR "alpha beata canvas 3-eye mid-cut contrast trim" (men's) $75 CAD


Zuriick, CALDWELL-CHA "caldwell canvas 4-eye lace-up sneaker rubber sole" (men's) $75 CAD

Moma and Grenson show us how their shoes are made!

Ever wonder how the shoe making process works? These clips from gravitypope favorites Moma and Grenson show just that. It's fascinating just how different the manufacturing mechanisms are between the two, but after getting to know the lines from season-to-season, one can really see how each process makes sense for the overall character of each brand.  I'm sure Grenson & Moma fans out there would agree!


Grenson x Tenue de Nîmes - Factory report from Menno - Tenue de Nîmes.


MOMA - Midnight Over My Actions from Leandro Manuel Emede.

Elf cobblers they are not. Magical? Quite possibly.

Grenson, 5032-02 "sharp wingtip flat brogue derby boot" (men's) $385 CAD

MOMA, 64901-T2 "almond toe 1/2" flat stacked heel 6 eye blucher" (men's) $495 CAD