3989 BEX SMOOTH BROGUE SHOES

3989 Bex Smooth Brogue Shoes — Proper Style Since the Mid-’60s

A rebellious union of proper menswear and counterculture attitude. The 3989 Bex Brogue was first made in the mid-1960s — a unisex shoe that fused classic black-and-white wingtip style with the thick, extra-chunky bounce of DM’s iconic air-cushioned sole. Over 60 years later, it’s still the most interesting shoe in the room.

5 Details That Define It

• ⚫ Black & white two-tone Smooth Leather upper — classic wingtip silhouette with a crisp white saddle panel on a high-shine black base
• ⚪ Perforated brogue detailing along the wingtip and toe edge — intricate, traditional craftsmanship with a DM’s twist
• 🧳 Tan leather interior lining — warm, premium lining that moulds to your foot over time
• ⚪ White contrast welt stitching on the Bex sole edge — a bold twist on DM’s signature yellow welt finish
• ⚫ Chunky Bex Platform Sole with deep commando tread — extra height and grip with that unmistakable DM’s bounce

The Material

Smooth Leather — Dr. Martens’ original high-shine leather. Polished and durable straight out of the box, softening and moulding to your foot over time. The black upper and white saddle panel are both crafted from smooth leather for a clean, high-contrast finish.

The Heritage

First produced in the mid-1960s as a unisex style — a radical idea at the time. A rebellious combination of traditional brogue craftsmanship and DM’s working-class sole, worn by mods, ska fans, and style icons for over 60 years.

Style It With

Slim black trousers & a crisp white shirt for a sharp mod-inspired look. Straight-leg jeans & a graphic tee for a casual, street-style finish. A midi skirt & blazer for an elevated, fashion-forward twist on a classic.

Material: Smooth Leather  |  Colour: Black & White  |  Lining: Tan leather  |  Detail: Perforated brogue wingtip  |  Closure: Lace-up  |  Sole: Bex Platform  |  Stitching: White welt  |  Born: Mid-1960s