How it's made: Solovair & NPS Shoes

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @johnv9594
    @johnv9594 5 років тому +215

    The best made boots that nobody's ever heard of.

    • @otto8712
      @otto8712 4 роки тому +4

      do you have a pair of nps shoes? i need a favor

    • @MandoDaiOu
      @MandoDaiOu 3 роки тому +19

      They had been around. Skins looking for quality footwear in the UK and USA knew of them, along with Gripfast, as alternatives to the degrading Dr martens. Now Solovair has exploded in popularity in the past 2 years

    • @josecortez5213
      @josecortez5213 3 роки тому +6

      @@MandoDaiOu I bought a pair of steel toe docs not knowing they were made in china. I never bought another pair. I will get some solovair boots for myself soon though. I already got a pair for my kid.

    • @stephenreynolds6239
      @stephenreynolds6239 6 місяців тому

      Just bought a pair today

  • @CSmithyPx
    @CSmithyPx 3 роки тому +54

    I've been a huge fan of Dr. Martens but after recently finding out that solovair is basically the original Dr Martens I couldn't be more excited to go and do a tour if it is still a thing and grab my self a pair, going for some Black Derby boots!

  • @BernardWilkinson
    @BernardWilkinson 4 роки тому +48

    I have never spent as much money on a pair of boots. However, I will never spend a penny less on a pair of boots from now on.

    • @ianturnbow7011
      @ianturnbow7011 2 роки тому +4

      Bingo. There’s no sense in spending more money for a cheaper Obed the heads. If you have the means and will, spend a larger upfront cost on the higher quality item.
      I would rather have two great pairs of shoes than 10+ below average ones.

  • @deedas
    @deedas 4 роки тому +65

    Just got my first pair today. I’m loving them. For the people that said they’re always sold out, why haven’t you used the email notification? The ones I wanted were sold out. Signed up for the notification and within 10 days I got an email they’re back in stock. Bought them right then and there from my cellphone. 4 days and a whole ocean later they were at my door.

  • @martywild6359
    @martywild6359 5 років тому +87

    The company that makes the real D.M,s.

    • @angelicabautista6288
      @angelicabautista6288 4 роки тому +2

      @Silver Legion the made in England ones are still made there

    • @ardenlayne8212
      @ardenlayne8212 4 роки тому +3

      Silver Legion They used to be

    • @ardenlayne8212
      @ardenlayne8212 4 роки тому +1

      Silver Legion Good ole’ way past bed time commenting lol

    • @seancarson1212
      @seancarson1212 4 роки тому +13

      @Silver Legion NPS manufactured the real Docs for decades. As I recall at some point, DM decided to move manufacturing overseas for cheaper costs at which point NPS continued to make basically the same boots as Solovair. Now DM makes "Made in UK" docs, but if you want what's closest to the original, it's NPS Solovair...

    • @erikskole7669
      @erikskole7669 3 роки тому +4

      @@seancarson1212 agreed I've been a docs guy for 30 + years just got my first solovair after my last pair of docs fell apart after a year. These seem like docs were back in the day. Not since they went to Asia, crap now.

  • @Love2Cruise
    @Love2Cruise 2 роки тому +14

    Wife and I each bought a pair of Chelsea (Dealer) boots from Solovair recently. Boots are well made and customer service is excellent. Not sure why people are still buying the other British brand's, but manufactured in southeast Asia, boots.

  • @Bronn_Bravil
    @Bronn_Bravil 2 роки тому +13

    Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service giving those shoes as a daily to all firefighters.
    Thanks them for that, they are absolutely great shoes.

  • @dennisnordlund902
    @dennisnordlund902 4 роки тому +21

    Astronauts are the best DM-styled boot ever. I love solovair!

  • @Equinsu_Ocha69
    @Equinsu_Ocha69 2 роки тому +5

    I've had mine for well over a year and they're still like brand new. Best money ever spent.

  • @postmortem2012
    @postmortem2012 Рік тому +5

    Great respect to all workers in NPS/Solovair factory ! You make great boots !

  • @mikemcgurren9407
    @mikemcgurren9407 8 місяців тому +1

    I'll be buying my first pair very soon. Looking forward to owning one of the best boots made in England! Cheers

  • @RomanBellic12345
    @RomanBellic12345 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve been wearing the guacho dealer boot for a little while now and I’ve never been happier. They’re comfy and stylish, I can definitely see myself wearing these regularly for years to come. Thank you!

  • @rickatkinson1000
    @rickatkinson1000 3 роки тому +3

    My MIE 1460 with fish skin inserts are still going strong. Not so much with the other 1461 Asian Docs. Glad to see Solivair is getting some attention.

  • @sid35gb
    @sid35gb Рік тому +2

    Just got a pair of their boots and they’re worth the money. I’m glad to say we still make good quality and comfortable boots in the U.K.

  • @natro42
    @natro42 2 роки тому +3

    Got my pair today. Been looking to get a good leather boot for a while and was thinking to get a pair of doc martens due to their popularity. Figured they would be a good choice. Did some research before my purchase and I'm so happy I did! Seems that docs nowadays are not much more than a Chinese knockoff of what they used to be and what solovairs are today!

  • @iMattcat
    @iMattcat 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the quality NPS! I love my solovair 8-eye derbies!

  • @Feliday
    @Feliday 4 роки тому +5

    i like the tattoos of your employees

  • @jesmondo5785
    @jesmondo5785 3 роки тому +2

    I've got boots & horween shoes.
    Brutal break in for the shoes, but they're fucking great! Look fantastic & no doubt they'll last a long time!
    Couldn't recommend them enough!

  • @areemetz07
    @areemetz07 4 роки тому +4

    I'm going to try to get a pair of Derbys this summer at the London store. Hopefully the oxblood will be in stock!

  • @WhiteObsidian27
    @WhiteObsidian27 2 роки тому

    If I could only have one pair of boots I'd definitely get some Solovair. 🔥

  • @mikelykan.9416
    @mikelykan.9416 6 місяців тому

    I’ve ordered a pair of Derby’s should be here next week.

  • @Μ51
    @Μ51 3 роки тому +4

    This is original England boot's!!!

  • @HubraumTV
    @HubraumTV 3 роки тому +3

    Not replace the wood shank for a steel shank & out a cork layer in it and voilá - the perfect boot

  • @MarkA500
    @MarkA500 2 роки тому

    Fascinating 🤩

  • @filipefernandes23
    @filipefernandes23 2 роки тому

    Very good boots I have got the 8 eye greasy boots in black, looks good, my only suggestion is that inside of the boots need some Cushioning, they just have it on the heel area, would be good if it was full

  • @felixvalverde6182
    @felixvalverde6182 2 роки тому +3

    Magníficos los botines, Made un England alguien me indica el nombre de la canción

  • @apache16789
    @apache16789 4 роки тому +8

    The only problem with Solovair is that they are always 'Sold Out'. I've been trying 3 weeks to get hold of a pair of their Hi-Shine, 8 eye, Derby boots, Size 6.5 but they are not available either on their website, on Amazon or on Ebay. So yeah! great gear, wish I could get hold of some!!

    • @mirumask
      @mirumask 4 роки тому

      Exactly! I want to buy a pair of new boots and I can't choose between MiE Docs or Solovairs, but because Solovair's boots are constantly "out of stock", I kinda have no choice but to go with Docs

    • @apache16789
      @apache16789 4 роки тому +2

      @@mirumask I know it is frustrating waiting week after week for a company to produce goods you're eager to buy but don't give up hope. I eventually managed to get my hands on a pair of Solovair Greasy Derby boots and I couldn't be more pleased with them. Real quality product. So stick in there!

    • @mirumask
      @mirumask 4 роки тому

      @@apache16789 I though about getting the 8 eye Oxblood boots in size 9 UK, but they're out of stock, of course. They do have size 9 Burgundy Rub Offs and I'm unsure whether I should get them or wait for the Oxbloods

    • @apache16789
      @apache16789 4 роки тому +1

      @@mirumask It's a tough call to make! The Burgundy is a really lovely, rich colour. But don't spend money on them if your heart is set on the Oxbloods. Have you emailed support to ask when they expect the Oxbloods to be back in production? If it's only a week or two then the wait might be worth it!

    • @mirumask
      @mirumask 4 роки тому

      @@apache16789 I'll email them right now

  • @txhc666
    @txhc666 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing

  • @Flow-oz3en
    @Flow-oz3en 3 роки тому +1

    Merci de mieux sélectionner votre cuir car j'ai offert une paire à mon amie et le cuir s'est détérioré au bout de quelques semaines il est devenu presque cassant, j'ai été très déçu mais heureusement on m'a remboursé j'attends de voir la nouvelle paire...

    • @elaeys4439
      @elaeys4439 3 роки тому

      Bonjour ! La nouvelle paire était-elle mieux ? 🙂
      J'ai deux paires de Dr Martens, en MIE. Une paire dont je n'ai pas à me plaindre (leur plus cher modèle à 270€, avec un cuir pleine fleur) et la deuxième paire, moins chère, achetée récemment, qui a un cuir de piètre qualité ; j'en suis, bien évidemment, déçue.
      À la base, je voulais acheter une Solovair, mais comme je n'avais pas été déçue par la première paire, j'ai tenté l'expérience d'acheter cette deuxième paire.
      Maintenant, j'aimerai, si je viens à en acheter une troisième un jour, qu'elle soit de la marque Solovair. Marque qui me semble être une valeur sûre comparé à Dr Martens... j'ai été étonnée de votre commentaire où vous trouviez que la qualité du cuir n'était pas au rendez-vous... 😕

    • @Patrick-nc6kk
      @Patrick-nc6kk Рік тому

      ​@@elaeys4439 Prenez du cuir ''Greasy leather' ou 'Gaucho Leather' ou/et avec la mention 'grain' sont ceux où vous pouvez voir nettement les pores du cuir (avec mention grain), il est texturé comme une peau naturelle, c'est le cuir de plus haute qualité, le greasy tout simple lui est corrigé (poncé) donc lisse mais aussi disponible en full grain et le gaucho est corrigé, lisse. Évitez donc le Hi-shine leather et autres car ils ont une très fine couche de matériaux synthétique type plastique à l'extérieur c'est n'est pas simplement le cuir naturelle et avec le temps il va devenir cassant, se fissurer et finir par se détacher à contrario des cuirs que je vous ai mentionné, eux n'ont pas cette fine couche synthétique ils seront donc plus durables, le désavantage c'est que du coup ce n'est pas étanche à l'eau et il faut le soigner, le nourrir, il est plus salissant et également mais c'est propre à chacun peut-être moins agréables à l'oeil ? Solovair utilise un cuir de meilleur qualité plus dense et plus épais également même comparé au MIE de DR. Martens, sont plus confortables car renforcés entre le talon et l'avant et des matériaux plus épais donc plus durables et confortables à l'intérieur de la semelle, conception différente mais qui toujours dans l'optique d'être plus durable et confortable que Dr. Martens MIE, il est possible de refaire la semelle ce qui n'est pas possible sur les DR. M et cerise sur le gâteau solovair est un peu moins cher.

  • @kyleurban20
    @kyleurban20 2 роки тому +1

    My left foot is larger than my right by width. The right is snugg while the left is tight. Do I just put up with the pain until the boot expands to my foot?

  • @SuperSnakePlissken
    @SuperSnakePlissken Рік тому +1

    I had them made an England pair of Crazyhorse boots I bought in 2001 that finally gave up the ghost in 2022. I purchased a pair of Crazyhorse dr. Martens and they just did not fit my foot. Their sizing has clearly changed somewhere in the last 20 years so I couldn’t wear them. So, I learned about this company and bought a 11.5 size and they fit perfectly.
    These are fantastic birds and they are just like the old made in England Dr. martens.

  • @omnivorace
    @omnivorace Рік тому

    Hello, why no Astronaut 11 eye GREASY BLACK ? Thanks.

  • @BaronPrasilHD
    @BaronPrasilHD Рік тому +1

    Best handmade steel toe shoes are STEEL shoes produced in EU in Slovakia

    • @sooperheep
      @sooperheep 6 місяців тому

      Nobody wants yr euro trash

  • @Dan-u1l
    @Dan-u1l 4 роки тому +1

    Is the goodyear welt a 270 or 360?

  • @USDAselect
    @USDAselect Рік тому

    Are your NPS derbys manufactured in any other part of the world?

    • @sid35gb
      @sid35gb Рік тому

      That part of the world would be Northampton.

  • @petsh0pgirl
    @petsh0pgirl 4 роки тому +1

    Where can I buy these boots? Can you leave there a link, please.
    Thank you.

    • @NPSSolovair
      @NPSSolovair  4 роки тому +1

      Our online store is www.nps-solovair.com

    • @basedmaks
      @basedmaks 4 роки тому +1

      @@NPSSolovair So sad that you don't deliver in Russia. I would like to be able to buy it from your store cause our resellers ask TOO much.

  • @deepstate7264
    @deepstate7264 7 місяців тому

    Ridiculous boots, the smell, the fit, the imperfect-perfect nature of hand finishing, the silhouette, from CJ,Trickers, EGreen, Churches, Prada, Red Wing, Danner, Viberg, to countless other bespoke MTM and heritage brands -Solovair boots stand toe to toe pound for pound with any of them. Depends what your after forget the BS deconstruction clickbait tripe on YT as this means nothing in terms of everyday real world application and wear - these shoes punch well above their weight and DMs even recent 2000s MIE line blasphemous in comparison. Magnificent boots 10/10

  • @HommeTerre
    @HommeTerre 8 місяців тому

    🍀✨💚

  • @classicbassmen9796
    @classicbassmen9796 Рік тому

    The real doc martens.

  • @markhenryramsey9132
    @markhenryramsey9132 8 місяців тому

    Stopped wearing Docs in the mid 90’s. Grinders or Solovair ever since.

  • @selbac.363
    @selbac.363 2 роки тому

    so... no shank ?

    • @sid35gb
      @sid35gb Рік тому

      Wooden shank. Because not everyone is a climbing up and down ladders all day or working on the blunt end of a shovel.

  • @gameonegreg
    @gameonegreg 2 роки тому

    Got mine yesterday. Thanks to Christian (der schwarze Führer) Schneider

  • @elconsumidor5302
    @elconsumidor5302 3 роки тому

    Send to México?

  • @everythingwentblack2819
    @everythingwentblack2819 4 роки тому

    i'll buy a pair of derby boots, soon or later

  • @HommeTerre
    @HommeTerre 8 місяців тому

    (1:00) 1:30 - 1:47 - 1:55
    😮

  • @rebb4352
    @rebb4352 4 роки тому +1

    What's the difference between the astronaut boot and the derby boot

    • @NPSSolovair
      @NPSSolovair  4 роки тому

      Please read our blog post listing the differences www.nps-solovair.com/blogs/news/solovair-astronaut-vs-derby-boot

  • @jamesfirth2392
    @jamesfirth2392 2 роки тому +1

    experienced workforce. Where's the new generation.

  • @otto8712
    @otto8712 4 роки тому

    does anyone have a pair of nps shoes, need help

    • @vonanstetten2355
      @vonanstetten2355 2 роки тому

      Yes, i have the Derby Boots. Can i Help, even two years later?

    • @otto8712
      @otto8712 2 роки тому

      @@vonanstetten2355 hahahahahah needed shoe size information but I solved my problem. thx

    • @vonanstetten2355
      @vonanstetten2355 2 роки тому

      @@otto8712 already???

  • @mikey3672
    @mikey3672 3 роки тому

    Bruh I know times are hard but the recent price hike is insane!

  • @t-icejakarta3972
    @t-icejakarta3972 5 років тому +1

    To make you be da proper traditional skinhead must wear Astronauts haha