Skull imagery, cryptic symbols and enigmatic epigrams. Jean-Michel Basquiat was one of the most influential postmodern artists of the 20th Century. A nod to the nonconforming artistic force of nature, the 1461 Basquiat shoe has been printed with his chaotic 'Dustheads' on the upper and sock liner. Built from Backhand and Smooth leather, the shoes are fitted with a single yellow eyelet, crown print lace charm and laces with yellow aglets. Yellow welt stitching and an AirWair heel loop mark them as DM's. Second off the DM’s production line, the 1461 is a 3-eye shoe championed for its versatility Backhand is full-grain leather that’s comfortable and soft to the touch Hardwearing and famously tough, our Smooth leather can be polished to shine or scuffed-up. It’s up to you. Clean with a damp cloth and care with Dr. Martens Shoe Polish Our Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed at 700°C and reinforced with our signature welt stitch