Did Solovair make Dr Martens?

NPS Shoes continued to make footwear under licence until the mid 1990s called ‘Dr Martens made by Solovair’. They trademarked the name Solovair in 1995 and now make their own air-cushioned boot using the same lasts and leather cutters and machines used to create the first original Dr.

Are all Solovair made in England?

For decades, Solovair was the producer of Dr. Marten’s famous shoes. Known for sometime as Solovair by Dr. Marten’s, the brand still produces all of its shoes in its Northamptonshire, England factory using Goodyear-welted construction.

When did Solovair stop making Dr Martens?

For 35 years NPS produced Solovair (Sole-of-Air) boots and shoes under licence, which were sold under the name ‘Dr Martens by Solovair’. It was in the 1980s they stopped producing shoes under licence.

Is Solovair handmade?

Originally established in 1881, the company more recently patented the new fashion label – Solovair Boots – in 1995. All handmade Solovair shoes have a number of features in common: orange stitching around the top of the sole, a tag at the heel top, and a goodyear welt that runs along the shoe outsole.

Where is Solovair made?

Northamptonshire, England
All Solovair shoes are made in this one factory in Northamptonshire, England.

Are Solovair comfortable?

If that’s you — if you’d spend a little more to get something similar but better — you should get Solovairs. At first, they’re less comfy because of the more rigid leather and arch, but long term they’re much more comfortable, they keep their shape better, the leather is better quality, and you can resole them.

How should Solovair fit?

SIZE GUIDE

• Wearing socks, stand on your paper and make a mark at the end of your longest toe and the back of your heel.
• Join up the marks with a straight line and measure the length of your foot.
• Add approximately 3-4 mm / 0.15″ to your length measurement to accommodate tolerance.

Do Solovairs run big or small?

In the standard you go one size smaller if this is unfortunately not possible you have the opportunity to take the larger version and the rest with a Insole to conceal (it is possible to change a maximum size).

Are Solovair boots waterproof?

OFFICIAL SOLOVAIR on Instagram: “Our footwear is water-resistant but not waterproof. We recommend Waterstop Polish with waterproofing support for all smooth leather styles.…”

Are Solovairs waterproof?

Are Solovair good for wide feet?

Our 5400 is our widest last shape so ideal for those with wide-fitting feet.

How thick is Solovair leather?

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