Solovair (/ˈsoʊləvɛər/, "Sole of air"[2]) is a brand of British-made boots and footwear, produced by NPS Shoes Ltd., which was established in 1881.

The NPS factory is based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, an area known for its shoe industry.

Shoe manufacturer R. Griggs Group Ltd. had the patent to produce Dr. Martens boots but not the technology.

NPS Shoes continued to make footwear under licence until the mid-1990s called 'Dr Martens made by Solovair'.

They trademarked the name Solovair in 1995[4] and now make their own air-cushioned boot using the same lasts and leather cutters and machines used to create the first original Dr. Martens suspension soles in the UK.