Words by Kev Coffey
Dr. Martens and Nickelodeon have come together to announce they’re releasing four sets of their famous boots designed after each of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Coming on the heels of Out Of The Shadows, these boots have instead gone for the likeness of the 1987 cartoon series most of us would have some nostalgia for.
Dr. Martens released a statement on the boots saying, “Rising from the sewers, four pizza-loving and hard-fighting brothers, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, strive to master the martial arts, build unlikely friendships and protect their family, their city, and the world from ever-increasing threats.”
Initially a cult hit after just one comic, TMNT exploded around the world and became one of the most popular children’s cartoons of all-time.
- Leonardo stands for respect, courage and kick-ass moves. His boot has the phrase ‘Cowabunga!’ and glow-in- the-dark slime splatters across the toe.
- Donatello stands for skate, sleep and eating. His boot features two different expressions on each toe, a purple removable face mask and cartoon turtle shell patterning up the side.
- Raphael stands for being lean, mean and green. His boot has glow-in- the-dark ooze dripping down on the sides, and an over-sized, textured turtle shell pattern on the toe.
- Michaelangelo stands for double pepperoni. His boot has his face on the toe and all four turtles on the sides, mixed in with pizzas and catchphrases from the show.
The boots are available now in all sizes for men, woman and children from the official Dr. Martens website.
