Editing Skinhead (section)

===Footwear===
Most skinheads wear [[boot]]s; in the 1960s [[Combat boot|army surplus]] or generic workboots, later [[Dr. Martens]] boots and shoes. In 1960s Britain, steel-toe boots worn by skinheads and hooligans were called [[bovver boot]]s; whence skinheads have themselves sometimes been called ''bovver boys''. Skinheads have also been known to wear [[brogues]], [[loafers]] or Dr. Martens (or similarly styled) low shoes.

[[File:Dr martens boots.jpg|thumb|[[Dr. Martens]] boots with [[Levi Strauss & Co.|Levi's]] jeans]]

In recent years, other brands of boots, such as [[Solovair]], [[Tredair]] Grinders, and Gripfast have become popular among skinheads, partly because most Dr. Martens are no longer made in England. [[Association football|Football]]-style [[athletic shoe]]s, by brands such as [[Adidas]] or [[Gola (manufacturer)|Gola]], have become popular with many skinheads. Female or child skinheads generally wear the same footwear as men, with the addition of [[Monkey Boots|monkey boots]]. The traditional brand for monkey boots was Grafters, but nowadays they are also made by Dr. Martens and Solovair.

In the early days of the skinhead subculture, some skinheads chose boot lace colours based on the football team they supported. Later, some skinheads (particularly highly political ones) began to use lace colour to indicate beliefs or affiliations. The particular colours chosen have varied regionally, and have had totally different meanings in different areas and time periods. Only skinheads from the same area and time period are likely to interpret the colour significations accurately. This practice has become less common, particularly among traditionalist skinheads, who are more likely to choose their colours simply for fashion purposes.

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