Doc Martens noun[usually plural]1 •(informal) Dr. Martens-brand footwear, especially a style of high lace-up leather boot with air-cushioned sole, traditionally associated with British skinheads, adopted by other subcultures at various times.If you can imagine Tinker Bell at age thirty-something, minus the wings, wearing flannel, denim, and Doc Martens, you've got a pretty good picture of my mom. — 2015 formsDoc Marten