The only factory that makes VELDSKOEN globally is located in the beautiful East Coast city of Durban, the surfing capital of South Africa. It is a third generation, locally owned, family business. The fourth generation is studying a footwear degree in London, and will be working in Italy to prepare him to take over the family business. 

The longest serving employee has been at Veldskoen's factory for 48 years. The owner Ebrahim Shaikh says many of the employees have been with them for as long as he can remember. In short, people love working there.

THE PROCESS

All our shoes are handcrafted in South Africa where we employ some of the finest shoemakers in the country.  Each Veldskoen is hand-stitched  with extreme care and attention to detail. The result of our process is a comfortable, durable shoe, that is 100% unique.

THE MATERIAL

No two hides are ever the same. We use locally sourced hides that have a more natural look and finish to them. This means your shoes may have slightly different textures from place to place. We love these little variances and celebrate them as part of Veldskoen’s beautiful character!

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A LIVING WAGE

VELDSKOEN only partners with leather suppliers that provide fair living wages and working conditions to their employees, and respect their rights. 

All Veldskoen leather suppliers are fully compliant with South Africa’s fair labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.  

They all also comply with the regulations of the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of South Africa through memberships to either SAFLEC, SATEO, or SHALC.