Moses Sandals and Plakkies Explained
What Moses sandals and plakkies actually are, where the names come from, how the flat construction wears, and who they suit.
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Ladies Vellies: Choosing Colour and Leather
Which colour and leather to choose in ladies vellies, how each ages, and which combinations actually go with what is already in your cupboard.
How to Size Vellies: Measure Once, Order Right
A simple paper method for sizing vellies at home, plus how much leather gives, what to do between sizes, and why your longest toe may not be your big toe.
Best Men’s Vellies for Work and Weekend
Which men’s vellies survive an office and a farm road. What to look for in leather, sole and fit, and how to pick one pair that does both jobs.
Ladies Leather Sandals in South Africa: A Buyer’s Guide
How to choose ladies leather sandals that last more than one summer: what to look for in the footbed, the straps and the sole, and how to size them.
Veldskoen or Vellie? What the Names Actually Mean
Veldskoen, veldskoene and vellies are three names for the same South African shoe. What each means, how to say them, and how to tell a genuine pair.
Sheepskin Slippers Handmade in South Africa
Sheepskin slippers are the one piece of footwear most people underestimate. A good pair is not a novelty gift, it is the shoe you will wear more hours than any other in winter. Ours are handmade in the Garden Route, from genuine sheepskin with leather detailing. Most sheepskin slippers in South Africa are imported and […]
The Best Leather Shoes for Every Occasion in South Africa
Discover the 9 best leather shoes for every occasion, perfect for South African urban professionals, commuters, and style-conscious buyers seeking quality and sustainability.
The Ultimate Guide to Handcrafted Shoes in South Africa
Discover the ultimate guide to handcrafted shoes in South Africa, highlighting contemporary Vellie shoes perfect for style-conscious shoppers, commuters, and sustainability advocates.
Black Veldskoen: When to Choose Black, and How to Look After It
The classic South African veldskoen is tan. Brown and taupe come next. Black is the pair most people only think of once they already own a tan set, and it is the one that quietly gets the most wear once it is in the cupboard. This is a guide to the black veldskoen: where black […]