Premium footwear brand Solovair reflects the rich heritage of British craftsmanship for high-end formal shoes, based in the iconic English county of Northamptonshire. While a collaboration with Carhartt might seem like an unusual pairing, the result is an impressively stylish trio of classically-inspired leather shoes for special occasions. The Solovair x Carhartt WIP collection begins with the 3-Eye Gibson, crafted from high-end leather and secured with the trusted Goodyear welted construction. Equally at home in the corporate boardroom as it is for formal events, this high-shine shoe presents a sleek profile with rounded toes and contrasting grey stitching.

Following up the 3-Eye Gibson is another smart shoe for men, with the Single Buckle Monk retaining the former’s 100% leather construction and timeless approach to form. While the buckle monk design is a relatively new addition to classic shoe styles, it’s a welcome addition to the Solovair x Carhartt WIP collection.

Offering scope for casual occasions thanks to the soft brown suede leather upper, the Single Buckle Monk shares the subtle embossed “C” logo as the other entries in the collection. This includes the final entry in the Solovair x Carhartt WIP collection, the women’s version of the classic 3-Eye Gibson.

Each shoe in the Solovair x Carhartt WIP collection represents the commitment to quality manufacturing that both respective brands are well known for. The result is a small but perfectly formed footwear collection that’s landed just in time for fall and winter seasonal wardrobe updates.

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