DR. MARTENS THE EXORCIST CAPSULE COLLECTION RELEASE GUIDE

Dr. Martens

Summary:

Dr. Martens released a capsule collection collaborating with William Friedkin's 1973 film The Exorcist across three footwear models, a backpack, and socks.
The footwear models include the 1460 eight-eye boot, the 1461 three-eye shoe, and the Jadon platform boot, incorporating specific movie graphics and debossed quotes.
Prices range from ¥2,750 to ¥39,600 JPY, roughly $17 to $250 USD (€16 to €235 EUR), available through Dr. Martens Japan.

Dr. Martens collaborated with Warner Bros. on footwear drawing direct visual cues from William Friedkin’s 1973 cinematic horror feature The Exorcist. The British heritage brand selected three footwear silhouettes, a leather backpack, and jacquard socks for this regional Japanese release. You find the entire capsule on the official Dr. Martens Japan web store with prices starting at ¥2,750 JPY for accessories and reaching ¥39,600 JPY for platform boots. In United States currency, prices span approximately $17 to $250 USD, which equals €16 to €235 EUR.

The 1973 motion picture holds recognized historical status in American cinema, holding an official preservation spot in the National Film Registry curated by the Library of Congress. Rather than relying on standard logos, the footwear brand applies specific cinematic stills, altered color palettes, and archival script dialogue directly across each piece.

Silhouettes and Construction Details

The 1460 eight-eye boot leads the footwear selection in a Black/Purple colorway. The brand applies smooth leather across the upper, providing an even base for a high-contrast print showing possessed character Regan MacNeil. You find the dialogue “FAITHLESS SLIME” debossed directly into the rear heel leather above the sole unit. An alternate pair of laces repeats this identical phrase along the fabric weave. The boot also includes matte black metal eyelets, traditional yellow welt thread, and a dual-tone black and purple AirWair heel loop.

For a lower profile, the 1461 three-eye shoe adopts Black Vintage Smooth leather. The tannery prepares this specific material with a biscuit-colored core beneath a dark surface coating, reflecting early Northampton production methods. Laser etching reveals the line “I’M NOT REGAN” across the vamp, exposing the light undertone beneath the black topcoat. A metallic “THE EXORCIST” charm secures the lower lace section, while additional “FAITHLESS SLIME” text appears along the heel strap. The shoe maintains clean lines with tonal black stitching along the heat-sealed sole rim.

Platform Styling and Accessories

The Jadon boot offers elevated height with an extra-thick Quad platform sole measuring approximately 3.8 centimeters. Dr. Martens coats this silhouette in purple Arcadia leather, using a specialized rub-off treatment. When you inspect the surface, this two-tone finish displays distinct visual depth under ambient lighting conditions. The design team embossed “I’M NOT REGAN” into the upper leather panel and installed an industrial inner side zipper for quick entry. Custom metal lace hardware and a two-color AirWair pull tab complete the ankle construction.

All three footwear models feature custom graphic footbeds inside the shoe, hiding co-branded film elements beneath your feet. The grooved air-cushioned outsoles resist oil, fat, and abrasion across everyday street surfaces. Outside footwear, the capsule offers complementary gear for daily wear. A black leather backpack displays the iconic street silhouette of Father Merrin arriving under the streetlamp outside the MacNeil residence. Matching jacquard knit socks display purple “I’M NOT REGAN” phrasing across ribbed fabric.

You purchase these limited items directly through Japanese retail channels. Streetwear collectors track these regional releases closely due to restricted distribution boundaries. If you buy these items outside domestic Japanese markets, you must use proxy shipping services or secondary resale platforms. You also need to confirm your sizing carefully, because Dr. Martens boots run true to size without half-size options.