India, April 2 -- Footwear maker Mirza International's MD Tauseef Mirza has acquired D2C brand Solethreads. The D2C brand's founder and CEO Sumant Kakaria made the announcement in a LinkedIn post, without disclosing the deal size or other details.

Kakaria said the vision behind starting Solethreads was to make everyday footwear more "cool" and accessible through a tech-led approach. Over time, the startup scaled its online reach and added physical retail as it grew.

Regulatory filings show that Mirza became a director and promoter at Solethread parent Summersalt Lifestyle in December 2025.

With the acquisition, Solethreads will now come under Mirza International, a legacy footwear company known for brands such as RedTape, Oaktrak, and ...