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kolor vs Dr. Martens: similarities and differences

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kolor

Japan Founded 2004

Avant-garde & designer · Decoration & playfulness · Sporty & sportswear

Dr. Martens

United Kingdom Founded 1960

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Streetwear

    Dr. Martens shows a stronger emphasis

  • Avant-garde & designer

    kolor shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • kolor (solid line, circles)
  • Dr. Martens (dashed line, squares)
Traits of kolor and Dr. Martens, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • kolor
  • Dr. Martens
Minimal & basics
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Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional
kolor：Relative prominence within the brand
Dr. Martens：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field
kolor
Dr. Martens
Country Japan United Kingdom
Founded 2004 1960
Category Clothing Footwear
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Clothing Bags Accessories

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

kolor

  • kolor BEACON

    kolor BEACON is a menswear-focused sub-line that emerged from kolor, led by Junichi Abe, and launche...

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Dr. Martens

Collaborations

kolor

  • 2025-12-10

    Champion

    In December 2025, the brand released three styles based on REVERSE WEAVE® (a crewneck, a hoodie, and pants) in its first collaboration with Champion. Bold prints are a defining feature.

  • 2021-01-09

    UNDERCOVER

    For UNDERCOVER’s 30th anniversary, five brands reinterpreted its classic leather-sleeve down jacket. kolor provided an adapted model. Released in January 2021.

  • 2020-08-29

    LOOPWHEELER

    Collaboration sweatshirts went on sale exclusively at kolor stores starting August 29, 2020. They feature retro katakana logos of both brands and name-tag-style graphics.

  • 2020-05-29

    New Era

    In 2020, a kolor collaboration cap was released in limited quantities as part of a special-order project for District UNITED ARROWS’ 20th anniversary. Special embroidery is a key feature.

  • 2020-05-29

    District UNITED ARROWS

    A special-order project commemorating the 20th anniversary of District UNITED ARROWS. A kolor × New Era cap was released.

  • 2019-11-22

    PORTER

    To commemorate the opening of the new Shibuya PARCO store in 2019, a limited release of the first collaboration model, “Helmet Bag Mini,” was made with PORTER.

kolor collaborations

Dr. Martens

  • 2026-01-22

    COMME des GARÇONS

    Centered on HOMME DEUX, it released modified models such as 1461 and Kristinn Derby. It also featured lettering designs on white leather.

  • 2025-12-12

    Yohji Yamamoto

    The 1490 (10-eye) boots are redesigned with a Y’s interpretation, featuring dangling threads and a back zip. Available in two colors.

  • 2025-12-04

    Babylon LA

    In 2025, released a gear-style 1460 with a removable camouflage-pattern shell. It also features zips and latches.

  • 2025-11-28

    Supreme

    In 2025, the 1461 featuring skull graphics emphasized its streetwear style. The release in Asia was one day later.

  • 2025-11-13

    Marc Jacobs

    A special model that reinterprets the “Kiki Boot” by combining it with elements such as Dr. Martens’ sole design. Scheduled for release in November 2025.

  • 2025-10-16

    Rick Owens

    On 2025-10-16, three new models, including Pentalace, Megalace, and Steel Toe, are scheduled for release for FW25. Voluminous designs characteristic of Rick.

Dr. Martens collaborations

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