Terry O'Reilly

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One day in 1967, guitarist Pete Townsend walked into a hardware store to buy a pair of work overalls to wear for an upcoming gig.

While there, he spotted a pair of Doc Martens.

He wore them that night and found that the air-cushioned soles let him literally bounce around the stage.

On top of that, he liked their aggressive, austere style, which was the opposite of the psychedelic look he was tired of.

Thanks to Townsend, Doc Martens caught on as an anti-fashion statement.

Next, they were adopted by the skinheads in England who clashed with police, who were also wearing Doc Martens.

Then, in 1975, Elton John wore a 54-inch pair of Doc Martens in the movie version of the Who's rock opera, Tommy.

Being associated with the Who, the Clash, and the Sex Pistols gave Doc Martens a sartorial air of rebellion.

By the end of the 70s, Doc Martens were an aggressive symbol of self-expression.

Since then, Doc Martens have been worn by everyone from kids and adults to brides and celebrities on the red carpet.

And in 2023, Doc Martens hit $1.25 billion in revenue, a milestone in the company's 62-year history.

Dr. William Matthias Scholl was born in 1882 in Indiana.

His grandfather was a shoemaker, and young William would often borrow his tools to repair the shoes of his 12 siblings.

He left the family farm at the age of 16 to take a job with a shoemaker in Chicago.

Working there, he realized that people struggled with constant foot pain.

He became fascinated with foot ailments and how to treat them.

He took night classes and studied medicine.

While still at school, Scholl invented and patented his first arch support.

To market and sell his invention, he founded the Dr. Scholl's Company in 1906.

His motto?

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