THE RETURN OF THE CREEPER — DR. MARTENS JOINS FORCES WITH VERDY’S GIRLS DON’T CRY TO REMASTER THEIR ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC RAMSEY CREEPER

The creeper has been part of Doc’s history for decades, long adopted by experimental subcultures from Teddy Boys to punks. For their first collaborative project, Dr. Martens and Girls Don’t Cry have teamed up to revive a silhouette long favoured by Verdy’s wife.

Since 2017, Tokyo-based project Girls Don’t Cry has grown from strength to strength — with
a roster of hard-hitting collaborative partners and distinctive graphic designs shaking up the Japanese streetwear scene. The first Dr. Martens x Girls Don’t Cry partnership mirrors the origins of Girls Don’t Cry, which was initially created as a gift for Verdy’s wife. Now, at the centre of DM’s x Girls Don’t Cry is a silhouette his wife has always loved.

“This is a very special project for me and especially my wife since she used to work at Dr. Martens. I am happy to bring this collaboration to life.”
— Verdy, Founder and Designer Girls Don’t Cry.

“Teaming up with Verdy and Girls Don’t Cry isn’t just about fashion – it’s staying connected to the shared cultural touchpoints. Our close-knit bond with the GDC team mirrors our shared commitment to our likeminded community. The iconic creeper silhoutte with hair on details – it flips the script, it’s a classic with a twist.”

— Darren McKoy, Creative Director Dr. Martens.

The Ramsey creeper is built from black Smooth leather with a statement Hair On vamp and D-ring eyelets. Elevated on a smoke wedge platform sole with exaggerated cleating, signature Dr. Martens grooving, and iconic welt stitching. Branded details appear on the heel and laces, fitted with a gold Girls Don’t Cry heart charm. The shoe is also tagged with our black and yellow scripted heel loop.

Dr. Martens x Girls Don’t Cry available from: Thursday 29th February 2024