About us

The Process

Why Repair Quality Footwear?

When you invest in quality footwear, you’re investing in longevity — shoes built to last and designed to be restored. A well-made pair deserves repair materials that honour the same craftsmanship and precision as their original construction.

At Dainite, we believe that every repair should restore not just function, but integrity. That’s why our handcrafted soles are designed to complement the workmanship of bespoke and premium footwear, extending their life without compromising comfort or style.

Made in Britain, Built for Renewal

Every Dainite repair sole is made in our own factory in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. We never outsource production — this ensures that each component used in your shoe repair upholds our commitment to British manufacturing excellence.

Our in-house laboratory develops and rigorously tests all materials, while our production team maintains strict quality control to ensure that every Dainite sole used in repair work meets our exacting standards.

Quality You Can Rely On — Again and Again

We never cut corners on material quality, even for repair products. The Dainite name carries over 125 years of trusted performance — a legacy we protect with every replacement sole we produce.

Each material and finished product is independently tested to meet our own standards, ensuring your repaired shoes perform and endure like the originals. As a founding member of SATRA (the Shoe and Allied Trade Research Association), we have the heritage and technical knowledge to know what makes — and keeps — a quality shoe component.

Crafted for Repair Excellence

Every Dainite sole, whether for new footwear or repair, is made by skilled hands using time-honoured techniques. Our team’s attention to detail ensures consistency, reliability, and craftsmanship in every product. Rigorous quality control means that when a shoe is resoled with Dainite, it’s not just repaired — it’s restored to its full potential.

That’s why cobblers and discerning customers alike trust the Dainite name.

Other soles may look similar, but they’re not Dainite.

Quality

Consistency and dependability of the products we make is the foundation of the success of the Dainite brand and the focus of the company is continually towards making products of the highest quality.Dainite is the trade name established from the local phrase describing the company as the “Day and Night” mills

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History

Over the years ours have become the rubber soles of choice for the most discerning of footwear manufacturers.The company remains in Market Harborough, at the original heart of the UK’s footwear industry between Leicester and Northampton, under the leadership of the original founder’s family.

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