The new collection comprises Ridge ST and Grapple ST. Ridge ST S3 is a 6-tie hiker boots with water-resistant, rich, oiled leather uppers. It has a steel toe cap, anti-penetration midsole and anti-static properties. A padded tongue and collar provide excellent cushioning and a SoftWair memory-foam footbed, with Agion anti-bacterial properties, further enhance comfort.

A flexible, lightweight and cushioning EVA midsole is cemented to a Nitrile rubber compound outsole and is said to deliver excellent slip and heat resistance.

Grapple ST is a 6-tie, lightweight lace-to-toe work hiker in soft industrial grade tumbled leather uppers. It features an internal steel toe cap, padded collar and bellows tongue.

Both boots include an X-shaped shank that has been engineered to deliver stability and control, without compromising under-foot flexibility. Lateral support is provided in the arch-region, while graduated flex matches the foot’s natural movement.

Global category manager at Dr. Martens, Jon Marchant, commented: “We have identified in the workplace that an athletic style boot is now trending amongst workers who are seeking all day comfort so we decided to service that requirement in our latest industrial collection, whilst also offering varying standards of protection.  Ultimately, we want to ensure our customers can completely focus on the job at hand, instead of worrying about their feet.”

The new Modern Outdoor Collection is available in the UK, in sizes 3-13.