Dr Martens Blaire Black Athena 3 Strap Sandal

The Dr Martens Blaire Athena Sandal brings back the brand’s most loved lightweight summer sandal — now reimagined in Athena Leather, replacing the classic Hydro Leather finish. With its three straps over the foot, ankle buckle strap around the leg and platform sole, the Blaire delivers all the edge of a Dr Martens boot in a breezy, easy-wear sandal.

Built for summer or year round in NZ, it’s comfortable from the first wear thanks to softer leather and a cushioned sole that still carries the Docs attitude. Whether paired with denim, dresses or everyday outfits, the Blaire keeps your look effortless, bold and unmistakably Dr Martens.

And sometimes there's other colours!

Go all summer in our smash-hit Blaire sandal it's ightweight, easy to wear and designed to last season after season. Built from Athena leather in a simple 4-strap design that fuses comfort and versatility. Fitted with black branded buckles, the sandals are welted on a lightweight Zebrilus sole punched with our classic yellow welt stitching and tagged with a yellow scripted heel loop.

style: 31520001

• Athena is a smooth PU coated leather with a matte finish
• For half sizes, we recommend going down a size
• Construction - Our Goodyear welted Zebrilus sole is built from a super-lightweight EVA material with a rugged ripple tread and signature DM's grooving
• Sole Height - Platform height: 1 1/2 in: Heel height: 1 7/8 in
• Footbed - Wider and a more rounded toe shape
• Footbed - Wider and a more rounded toe shape

• MATERIAL

  Athena - a smooth PU coated leather with matte finish.

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  CARE INSTRUCTIONS

  Wipe away dirt using a damp cloth.

   

Athena Leather vs Hydro Leather — The New Era of Dr Martens Blaire Sandals

Athena Leather marks the next step in Dr Martens craftsmanship, a smooth, durable update replacing the brand’s long-running Hydro Leather. While Hydro offered a firm, coated finish designed for resilience, Athena introduces a softer feel and more natural texture, making the new Blaire Sandals even more comfortable straight out of the box. With a more pebbled look to the Athena leather, in contrast to the smooth finish on the Hydro leather.

The Blaire Athena Sandal still delivers that unmistakable Dr Martens edge: chunky outsole, lightweight comfort, and secure 3-strap design with a back buckle for fit. For fans of the original Hydro Blaire, Athena keeps the same bold look — but now with an easier break-in and sleeker finish that’s perfect for summer in NZ.

Finds our full sandal range here

Why We Love the Dr Martens Blaire Sandal for Summer 2025

The Blaire Sandal is everything we love about Dr Martens, bold, practical, and built to last, but reworked for warm-weather comfort. Its lightweight platform sole and Athena leather straps make it the ideal everyday sandal for summer days and nights.

Unlike heavier Docs styles, the Blaire feels airy and flexible from the first wear while still holding its statement shape. Whether you’re dressing it up with a floaty dress or pairing it with shorts for a casual look, these sandals give that iconic Docs edge without the weight. Easy, breathable, and unmistakably Dr Martens,the Blaire is your go-to for summer 2025 in NZ.

We try to be as flexible as we can, as we know that it is not easy with sizes!

Returns

For online purchases (except for clearance  styles as below) we have a 14 day returns policy (includes swaps) from when you receive the goods. We do refund subject to clearance policy below.

As standard, returns must be wrapped, in original packing (box), not worn outside with all tags attached and internal wrapping paper

Cost to return is yours, we suggest track & trace as it is at your risk.

Please return to:

In store purchases have a 7 day returns period.

Swaps

For an incorrect size (except for clearance  styles as below)  - we allow 1 swap for a change in size (cost to return is yours and we send the replacement at our cost). Phone or email us with what you would like to do and once returned we will send out the new size. To quicken the process up, you can place another order for the correct size & we'll send it out - then refund once the original is returned (at your cost).

If the second pair sent is returned we will deduct a $7-00 restocking fee from any refund.  This helps us with the cost of the 2 freight charges.

For swaps please return to:

Bundles

If part of a bundle (group of items with an added discount) is returned, any amount refunded will bring the cost back to the original non bundled price.

e.g. 2 packs of socks at $20.00 each normal price, A total of $30.00 paid, 1 pair returned the refund will be $10.00. This brings the amount paid back to the non bundled price of $20.00

Clearance Lines

Clearance lines will have a specific returns policy, outlined in their product description in red. If not there then our standard returns policy applies.

Mostly they will be less a returns fee, however:

Clearance items under $60.00 are NOT RETURNABLE or SWAPPABLE

The sale is a final sale

Socks

Socks are not returnable

Shipping

Shipping within NZ is free. We use Aramex NZPost (courier) or Poste Haste Couriers and aim to get your purchase to you as quickly as possible.  They will leave our shop the same day (not weekends or public holidays) if ordered before 1:00p.m. or next day if ordered after.

We try to aim for overnight delivery within the North Island, but this may not happen. South Island deliveries can take 3 days or more.

Post Office Box numbers can take a bit longer, as we have to shut the shop to get to the Post Office to send, but we are happy to do it.

There is no charge for Rural Deliveries, so please add your R.D. number to make it easier for our staff.

Don't you hate it when a few days after buying a product you find that it has gone 'on sale' and is now cheaper!

Well we hate it too.

That's why we have our Unique Lowest Price Promise

If you find your product (purchased from us) on our website in the same style/colour/size at cheaper price we will refund you the difference. (within 1 month of purchase)

Yes, that means you don't have to worry about it going on sale.... it really is at the cheapest price.

Just contact us with your order number & name & we'll get right on to refunding you, ASAP.