A Dr Martens spokesperson said: “To set Dr Martens up to support future growth, we are establishing a company-owned Global Technology Centre which will ensure we have the right operating structure and skills in place.
Dr Martens has long traded on its British heritage, tracing its roots back to the Griggs family and boot making in the town of Wollaston, Northamptonshire, in 1901.
Taking its name from date of its inception, April 1, 1960, the eight-holed 1460 Dr Martens boot went to become a global hit.
Famous shoe maker Dr Martens is giving British staff the boot and handing the work to India.
But the firm became iconic after happening upon the design for a unique air-cushioned sole, devised by German soldier Dr Klaus Maertens while convalescing from a broken foot.
