Solovair - "Urban Hiker" Leather Boots

The county of Northamptonshire, England, has a long history of shoemaking dating back to the 13th century. In 1881, five men living in the village of Wollaston banded together to form a co-operative (a company owned and run by the people working in it) called the Northamptonshire Productive Society (NPS).

In the 1950's Dr Maertens and his associate, Dr Herbert Funck, developed a now-famous air cushion sole. R. Griggs and Company Ltd., who owned the rights to manufacture footwear with this technology, sought out the best local factories to manufacture footwear using this sole.

NPS was an obvious choice, and in 1959 some sample boots with air-cushioned soles were welted for Griggs' factory. Times change and NPS no longer produces footwear under licence, but they have maintained independence and high-quality standards. NPS registered the name Solovair in 1994, and their footwear retains the original manufacturing quality.

This pair of boots is the Urban Hiker in black "greasy" leather. It has a Goodyear-welted construction so it can be re-soled. They feature a gusseted tongue, padded leather collar and a D-ring lace closure that finishes in a couple of speed hooks for easy on/off.

Tagged Size UK 9
Made in the UK

Great Condition - Light scuffing on the toe.

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