Do Solovair fit true to size?

Solovair Sneakers are true to size. It is free and very simple to exchange or ask for a refund, so you can try the footwear in the comfort of your own home to make sure they fit.

Are Solovair and Doc Martens the same size?

Martens and Solovair. But Dr. Martens doesn’t offer my size, so I had to go with a slightly-too-big 11 for Docs, 10.5 UK/11.5 US for Solovair. If you’re using your US size as a reference with Solovair, it’ll be your true size, the one you’ll get on a Brannock device in a shoe store.

When did Solovair stop making 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.

Is Solovair handmade?

HANDCRAFTED IN ENGLAND Handmade in Wollaston, Northamptonshire since 1881.

Are Solovair boots hard to break in?

I’ve never really had bother breaking in any boots, but Solovair are definitely easy to wear straight out the box. Agreed with Phil’s comment. Comfortable from the start. They felt comfortable from the start!

How long does it take to break in Solovair boots?

The general rule of thumb is to allow footwear to rest for double the time they were worn. For example, footwear worn for 8 hours should rest for 16 hours. A rest period allows the leather to breathe and rid itself of moisture. Too much moisture can cause the internal sock liner to shift and lining damage.

Can Solovair be resoled?

As long as the uppers are taken care of, it is easy to re-sole worn footwear. By heat sealing or bonding new soles to the existing welts, our footwear can last many years. We now offer an in-house re-sole service at our factory in Wollaston!

Are 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.

Are Solovair 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 Solovair unisex?

Our range of Solovair Goodyear welted styles include Derby shoes, Chelsea boots and laced boots. Most styles are unisex and suitable for men or women, and every pair is handmade from start to finish in the UK. Due to supplier policies, we can only ship this brand to UK and ROI.

Do Solovair make Dr. Martens?

Over its long history Solovair has made boots for the British army and in 1959 it helped to create the first pair of Dr. Martens boots. Solovair made Dr. Martens shoes under licence for over 30 years but now it now only makes its own footwear.