SOLOVAIR GAUCHO CRAZY HORSE URBAN HIKER BOOT 100% Made in England Brown Waxy Leather Upper Leather & Synthetic Lining Distressed Look Soft Suspension Classic Sole Goodyear Welted Due to the nature of Gaucho leather used, each product may differ in finish and may require a layer of Dubbin wax to achieve the pictured look. About Solovair 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.Solovair was an obvious choice and in 1959 some sample boots with air-cushioned soles were welted for Griggs' factory.For 35 Solovair (Sole-of-Air) boots and shoes were sold under the name ‘Dr Martens by Solovair’. Times change and NPS no longer produces footwear under licence, but we have maintained our independence and high-quality standards. Registered the name Solovair in 1994 and our footwear not only maintains our original manufacturing quality, but our footwear has been enhanced with 'Soft Suspension' soles for improved comfort and durability. Our customers understand that British made footwear is amongst the best quality in the world.To maintain this undisputed quality, our products will always be handmade from start to finish in the UK.
