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January 31, 2021 LONDON (AP) — Dr Martens boots have been valued by rebellious youth through the decades. From Wednesday, the maker of the famous air-cushioned boots with the distinctive yellow stitching will be valued at some USD5 billion when it sells shares publicly. Born in the aftermath of World War II in the shattered remains of Germany and via a journey that saw it become an emblem of youth culture, the Dr Martens footwear company is set to list on the London Stock Exchange for the fir...

LONDON (AP) — Dr. Martens boots have been valued by rebellious youth through the decades. From Wednesday, the maker of the famous air-cushioned boots with the distinctive yellow stitching will be valued at some $5 billion when it sells shares publicly. Born in the aftermath of World War II in the shattered remains of Germany and via a journey that saw it become an emblem of youth culture, the Dr. Martens footwear company is set to list on the London Stock Exchange for the first time next week...

Pan Pylas FILE - In this Wednesday, April 23, 2003 file photo, a pair of Dr. Martens 1460 workboots, as interpreted by designers Michael & Hushi, are part of an exhibition of Dr. Martens boots in New York. The Dr. Martens footwear company is set to list on the London Stock Exchange for the first time next week. Shares in the company which pioneered the air-cushioned sole, will go on public sale on Wednesday Feb. 3, 2021, in a flotation that values the shoe brand at around 3.7 billio...

Dr. Martens jumps in London debut on enduring appeal of boots Swetha Gopinath, Bloomberg News Shoes on display inside the Dr. Martens store on Carnaby Street in London, U.K., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Bootmaker Dr. Martens, known for its air-cushioned soles, is considering an equity value of 4 billion pounds ($5.4 billion) or more in an initial public offering. , Bloomberg In 1967, The Who’s Pete Townshend scissor-kicked a brand of wor...

A new stage: Dr Martens valued $5 billion in share sale by Pan Pylas, The Associated Press Posted Jan 29, 2021 7:36 am EDT Last Updated Jan 29, 2021 at 7:44 am EDT FILE - In this Wednesday, April 23, 2003 file photo, a pair of Dr. Martens 1460 workboots, as interpreted by designers Michael & Hushi, are part of an exhibition of Dr. Martens boots in New York. The Dr. Martens footwear company is set to list on the London Stock Exchange for the first time next week. Shares in the company which pion...