Dr Martens chief executive Kenny Wilson said the performance demonstrated “resilience, dedication and agility” in the face of the pandemic, which disrupted retail operations.

Dr Martens’ revenue climbed 15% to £773m in the year to March 31, when pre-tax profits before exceptionals rose 34% to £151.4m.

One-off costs, such as the IPO and a £49 bonus for all employees, brought pre-tax profits down 30% to £70.9m.