Solovair

British boot manufacturer. Same Northamptonshire factory that made Dr. Martens before Docs moved production overseas.

Approved

Founded: 1881
Website: nps-solovair.com
HQ: UK
Manufacturing: UK
Ownership type: Family-owned

Ownership

Family-owned. The original contract manufacturer for Dr. Martens until Docs offshored production.

Reversibility

What would change our verdict

Sale. Relocation of production out of Northamptonshire.

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Investigation · April 17, 2026

Your Favorite Brands Got Worse On Purpose

Authentic Brands Group buys dead brands, strips the design and manufacturing, and licenses the name to anyone who'll pay. Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Sports Illustrated. Plus the ones still worth buying.

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