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Inside the NPS Factory: Where Solovair and the Original Dr Martens Are Made
The Factory That Made the Original Dr Martens The NPS factory in Wollaston, Northamptonshire has been making boots since 1881. For thirty-five of those years — from the late 1960s to 2003 — it manufactured Dr Martens under contract. Every pair of Dr Martens 1460s sold during that period came from this building, made by these workers, on these machines. When Dr Martens moved production to Asia in 2003, the...
Solovair Sizing Guide: How They Fit vs Dr Martens
How Solovair Boots Fit Solovair boots are Made in England at the NPS factory in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. They fit differently from Dr Martens, differently from George Cox, and differently from whatever high-street shoes you are used to. This guide tells you exactly what to expect so you order the right size the first time. We have fitted thousands of customers in Solovair boots at our Camden Town shop. If you...
The Complete Boot Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Pair
Before You Spend £200 on Boots A decent pair of boots is an investment. At the prices we sell — £170 to £750 — you are entitled to know exactly what you are paying for and how to choose the right pair. We have been selling boots from Camden Town since 1851, and the questions customers ask in the shop are almost always the same. This guide answers them. Construction:...
Are Dr Martens Still Made in England? What You Need to Know
The Short Answer Some are. Most are not. And the difference matters more than you might think. If you pick up a pair of Dr Martens from a high street retailer or from the Dr Martens website, the chances are overwhelming that they were made in China, Vietnam, Laos, or Thailand. The standard 1460, the 1461, the Jadon platform — all manufactured overseas. Dr Martens does still produce a small...
