89 individual steps, over 28 working days. And that's just to make the leather. These shoes are crafted from Chromexcel, an exceptional quality hide from Horween, a Chicago-based tannery with a reputation that knows no bounds. Engineered with contrasting black and burgundy Chromexcel panels, the 3-eye shoes are welted on a smoke DMS sole and reinforced with our signature yellow stitching. They're finished with a leather Horween label and gold-scripted sock liner. Second off the DM's production line, the 1461 is a 3-eye shoe championed for its versatility Chromexcel is a full-grain leather with a heavyweight handle and smooth, oily finish. A good depth of pull-up gives it extra character. Care with Dr. Martens Wonder Balsam Made in England at our original Wollaston factory Our Goodyear-welted lines are heat-sealed at 700°C and reinforced with our signature welt stitch