The Solovair Factory Tour offers an exciting insight into all areas of shoe production. Our expert guide will take you through the ‘Clicking’ Room, Closing room, Levelling/ Making Room and finally the Shoe Room. Talking you through production technologies you will learn that while machines have made production more efficient, the fundamental processes have remained the same at our factory for over a century! Come prepared with questions as you walk through Northamptonshire history and modern day manufacturing.
£20 per adult (16+). The £20 ticket price includes a complimentary Solovair Tote bag once the factory tour concludes.
Unfortunately we are unable to facilitate large groups or children on this tour. For group bookings please email Marketing@nps-shoes.com
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 15 reviews.
Review topics: ["shoes","experience","tour"].
"The tour was fabulous. Very informative and well paved. I’d highly recommend this if you are at all interested in the manufacture of shoes and boots especially those made in Northamptonshire. At the end of the tour we were taken back to the shop where I purchased a pair of NPS boots. I’m so glad that this place is doing well. Can’t wait for my next pair."
— Ashley B. (5/5)
"Fabulous tour and Christian was a mine of information. Was down to do tour but COVID curtailed that so have been waiting for opportunity. Will buy from shop once budget allows and only live on Holyoake Road so handy!! Thanks 👍"
— Mr M. (5/5)
"Went on the recent tour to see how these products are made and got a good understanding of what the production process involves to make a great pair of shoes. Add in detail of the supply chain, company history and why the product was made in this particular location and you have a great experience plus a discount on what you buy! A morning well spent."
— Harry W. (5/5)
"Great hands on your from one of the owners who explained the process start to finish"
— Lee W. (5/5)
"An extremely interesting and informative tour. Would definitely recommend"
— Christine M. (5/5)
"Really interesting to see the whole process, and how hands-on the manufacture is. Un-rushed, plenty of opportunity to ask questions. I can highly recommend this tour."
— Sue (5/5)
"Very interesting tour from the description of various European leathers, pattern cutting, and stitching through to assembly of the boots. Staff were all super helpful and left with another pair of Solovair boots."
— Andy (5/5)
"Tour was very informative and interesting, a fab day! Bought some lovely boots"
— Karis W. (5/5)
"Factory tour is great, amazing to see all of the machinery and plenty of footwear at various states along the production line. It’s reassuring to know the ethical way materials are sourced and their quality. Great that the boss Christian takes this time to connect with his customers."
— Chris H. (5/5)
"From booking to the tour itself, this was a great experience. I've never visited a shoe factory before, but knew a bit about shoemaking from speaking to people, museum exhibits and particular television shows. I had heard of Solovair and liked the shoes I had seen, so I was really pleased that it was possible to book a tour of the factory. All the people involved in the tour were welcoming, friendly and helpful. It was easy to ask questions and learn about both the history of the company and how that has changed the manufacture of shoes at the factory. The company deserves a higher profile because of their history and all the different innovations they have made to continue where so many others have failed. I highly recommend anyone interested in shoes, social history or both to do this tour!!"
— Karen (5/5)
