Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I used to reject my culture. I'm finally in a place now where I can be proud of both. I can be an alternative Indian. I can wear Indian jewellery and I can wear Docs — and it's cool. There's not one way to be.” Geethika @geeth123 (she/her) is an actor who grew up struggling with not feeling “white enough” or “Indian enough” — now, she draws strength from the uniqueness of her identity.
We’ve been Made Strong since 1960. Resilient. Bold. Loud. But our wearers redefine that strength every day. Vulnerable. Courageous. Reflective. Revelling in the joy and rebellion of self-expression.
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I used to reject my culture. I'm finally in a place now where I can be proud of both. I can be an alternative Indian. I can wear Indian jewellery and I can wear Docs — and it's cool. There's not one way to be.” Geethika @geeth123 (she/her) is an actor who grew up struggling with not feeling “white enough” or “Indian enough” — now, she draws strength from the uniqueness of her identity.
We’ve been Made Strong since 1960. Resilient. Bold. Loud. But our wearers redefine that strength every day. Vulnerable. Courageous. Reflective. Revelling in the joy and rebellion of self-expression.
What does strong mean to you? Tell us in the comments and discover more stories at drmartens.com
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Thank you for watching. For over six decades, Dr. Martens footwear has been adopted and subverted by musicians, subcultures and bold individuals. These people stand out from the crowd — and a pair of DM’s boots or shoes has always accompanied their journey of self-expression.
Subscribe to Dr. Martens for more videos about the DM’s community including music, style and culture.
Find out more about us & browse all our styles here: www.drmartens.com
Follow us online on these channels:
Instagram: instagram.com/drmartensofficial/
Facebook: facebook.com/drmartens
Twitter: twitter.com/drmartens/
#DrMartens #Docs #DrMartensBoots #WEAREMADESTRONG
