Solovair

Solovair

Solovair is a brand of British-made boots and footwear, produced by NPS Shoes Ltd., which was established in 1881. NPS is based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, an area known for its shoe industry. Solovair was the original manufacturers of AirWair suspension soles in the UK, under licence from Dr. Martens, who later popularised the style under their own name.

Solovair and Tredair are some of the few remaining manufacturers of leather boots in the United Kingdom, although the products are hard to find, largely due to distribution issues. They have become popular among punks and skinheads seeking British-made boots, after Dr. Martens moved their production to China in 2003 and Grinders followed soon after.

Solovair products come in a variety of styles, colours, and number of eyelets. Recognisable features include orange stitching around the top of the sole, and a green and black tag at the top of the heel with the Solovair logo and "Soft Sole Suspension" on the back. The bottom of the sole has the Solovair logo. Otherwise, they look like standard AirWair-style boots.

External links

* [http://www.nps-solovair.co.uk/ NPS Shoes]


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