'1460 FUTURA' by Dr. Martens, 2022
Sold Out, Limited Edition collab. with artist Futura and his Futura Laboratories.
Size: 13 US; 12 UK
Color: DMS Olive
Extra tough, entirely woven upper composition boot.
Features a leather ankle strap with embossed branding and printed lacing.
Product style code: 1460
New with original tags in original box.
ABOUT THE BOOTS
The Dr. Martens x Futura Laboratories '1460 FUTURA' boots represent a powerful meeting of heritage footwear and cutting-edge street culture. Released in 2022, this collaboration merges Dr. Martens’ iconic 1460 silhouette with the utilitarian, future-forward design language of legendary graffiti artist and designer Futura. Built using Dr. Martens’ Extra Tough 50/50 material—a durable, abrasion-resistant blend engineered for real-world wear—the boot maintains a sleek tactical profile while preserving the comfort and durability the brand is known for. Olive nylon uppers, reinforced stitching, and rugged hardware push the design toward a military aesthetic that feels functional, innovative, and distinctly urban.
Futura’s influence is visible in the purposeful detailing throughout. A lateral strap and buckle system recalls technical gear and industrial design motifs, while the FL co-branding on the pull tab and packaging roots the collaboration firmly in Futura Laboratories’ visual language. Best known for pioneering abstract graffiti in the 1970s and later redefining streetwear collaborations through partnerships with Nike, Medicom Toy, UNIQLO, and more, Futura brings a sense of motion and futurism to the otherwise structured Dr. Martens form. The result is a piece of wearable art that blurs the line between fashion, function, and cultural storytelling.
Release Notes
The '1460 FUTURA' boots were part of a limited global release that sold out quickly at major retailers and through Dr. Martens’ own platform. They arrived in a custom black co-branded box with FL-marked tags and branding, emphasizing the collectible nature of the drop. These boots are now sought after by both sneaker enthusiasts and street art collectors, with secondary market prices significantly above retail depending on size and condition.
Original Retail Price
The original retail price for the Dr. Martens x Futura '1460 FUTURA' boots was $200 USD.
ARTIST BIO
Futura (formerly Futura 2000), born Leonard Hilton McGurr, is one of the most influential figures in contemporary graffiti and urban art. Emerging in the late 1970s New York subway scene, he became known for his pioneering abstract style—breaking away from traditional lettering to introduce cosmic, gestural forms influenced by science fiction and modernism.
His career has spanned fine art, graphic design, fashion, and sculpture, leading to iconic collaborations across global brands. Futura’s work continues to shape the visual language of street culture, making his projects highly collectible and culturally significant.