Best Vellie in the World

Some shoes are made.

Others are built over time —shaped by the footsteps of a nation.

For 10 years, we’ve listened, learned, and crafted with purpose—not just perfecting a vellie, but shaping a legacy.

A legacy that carries the spirit of where we’ve been and the promise of where we’re going—together.

This is more than leather and laces. It’s the reflection of South African ambition stitched into every seam, the rhythm of our streets, the dust rising beneath bold steps, the echo of dreams chased and conquered. It’s for the ones who believe in something bigger.

Worn with pride, passed down with meaning—this Vellie is ours to own, together. A symbol of unity, resilience, and home.

This isn’t just a Vellie.

This is The Best Vellie In The World.

And it belongs to you.

Some shoes are made.

Others are built over time - shaped by the footsteps of a nation.

For 10 years, we've listened, learned, and crafted with purpose

not just perfecting a vellie, but shaping a legacy.

A legacy that carries the spirit of where we've been

and the promise of where we're going - together.

This is more than leather and laces.

It's the reflection of South African ambition stitched into every seam,

the rhythm of our streets, the dust rising beneath bold steps,

the echo of dreams chased and conquered.

It's for the dreamers, the doers, the ones who believe in something bigger.

Worn with pride, passed down with meaning

this Vellie is ours to own, together.

A symbol of unity, resilience, and home.

This isn't just a Vellie.

This is The Best Vellie In The World.

And it belongs to you.

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The Best Vellie In The World

Introducing The Best Vellie In The World, a decade in the making. Crafted right here in South Africa with the finest global components - Ortholite insoles, Vibram outsoles, and locally sourced full grain, oily pull up leather - this is our most premium vellie to date.

It's more than a shoe. It's a symbol of resilience, of unity, of South African ambition stitched into every seam. Worn with pride. Made to last. Built for the future.

This is your legacy to walk in.

Premium Quality

South African Heritage

Sustainable

Handcrafted

Premium Upper

Crafted from the finest full-grain oily pull-up leather from an LWG certified South African tannery. Designed to age beautifully and mold to your feet over time.

Leather Quality

Premium full-grain oily pull-up

Durability

5-7 year lifespan with care

Patina Effect

Unique character development

Water Resistance

Natural water-repellent properties

LWG Certified

South African Tannery

Age Beautifully

The leather upper develops its own patina over time, giving each pair of Vellies a unique story.

Lasting Board

The lasting board in our Best Vellie in the World plays a crucial role in the stitch-down construction, providing structural integrity and stability. This component ensures that the upper is securely attached to the shoe, enhancing durability while maintaining superior comfort.

Breathability

Natural moisture regulation

Break-in Period

7-10 days to perfect fit

Lace Quality

Custom-developed, lifetime warranty

Interior Finish

Smooth, anti-abrasion leather

Antimicrobial

Odor-Resistant

Custom Laces

Our laces undergo a 50kg tension test - that's about the weight of a full-grown African Leopard!

Ortholite Insoles

We didn't call it the Best Vellie In The World lightly. We earned it. From the leather linings that mould to your feet to the Ortholite insoles offering all-day comfort, this vellie is the result of 10 years of listening, learning, and refining.

Impact Absorption

95% compression resistance

Moisture Management

Wicks away 95% of foot moisture

Arch Support

Medium ergonomic design

Eco Composition

15-20% recycled rubber content

Ortholite® Technology

High-Density Foam

Anti-Fatigue

The open-cell foam is 95–100% breathable, so air can flow freely around your foot!

Vibram® Newflex Outsole. Unmatched Performance.

The Vibram® Newflex outsole combines advanced rubber compounds and innovative design for superior grip, durability, and comfort. Built for high shock absorption, it maximizes energy conservation, making every step feel effortless.

Slip Resistance

Tested on 18 different surfaces

Tread Pattern

Multi-directional grip design

Abrasion Rating

5000+ cycles Taber test

Temperature Range

-20°C to +70°C stability

Vibram® Technology

Oil-Resistant

Non-Marking

These Vibram soles contain a rubber compound developed for mountain climbing that maintains grip even on wet surfaces!

THE BEST VELLIE IN THE WORLD

This isn’t just a Vellie. This is The Best Vellie In The World. And it belongs to you.

BVIW - Chestnut

R 2,695.00

(0.0)

Pickup available at FOM Bloemfontein

Usually ready in 24 hours

BVIW - Chestnut

UK 7

FOM Bloemfontein

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Bayswater
Bloemfontein
Free State
9301
South Africa

+27510040166

FOM Canal Walk

Pickup currently unavailable

Canal Walk Shopping Centre
Century City
Cape Town
Western Cape
7446
South Africa

+27767475953

FOM Cavendish Square

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Cavendish Square
Claremont
Cape Town
Western Cape
7708
South Africa

+27213003312

FOM Kloof Street

Pickup currently unavailable

69A Kloof Street
Cape Town
Western Cape
8001
South Africa

+27213003319

FOM Somerset

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Somerset Mall
Somerset West
Cape Town
Western Cape
7130
South Africa

+27213003317

FOM Tygervalley

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Tygervalley Centre Service Road
Cape Town
Western Cape
7530
South Africa

+27213006296

FOM V&A Waterfront

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

V & A Waterfront
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa

FOM Ballito

Pickup currently unavailable

Leonora Drive
Dolphin Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
4399
South Africa

+27311000900

FOM Garden Route

Pickup currently unavailable

Garden Route Mall
George
Western Cape
6529
South Africa

+27213006366

FOM Walmer Park

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Gqeberha
Eastern Cape
6070
South Africa

+27410040475

FOM Rosebank

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

177 Oxford Road
Johannesburg
Gauteng
2196
South Africa

+27115686162

FOM Ilanga Mall

Pickup currently unavailable

Bitterbessie Street & Flamboyant Street
Mbombela
Mpumalanga
1211
South Africa

FOM Mall of Africa

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Mall of Africa
Midrand
Gauteng
1686
South Africa

+27115686161

FOM Mall of the North

Pickup currently unavailable

2218 Magwa Crescent
Midrand
Gauteng
2066
South Africa

FOM Laborie

Pickup currently unavailable

Southern Paarl
Paarl
Western Cape
7624
South Africa

+27791439232

FOM Mooirivier

Pickup currently unavailable

MooiRivier Mall
Potchefstroom
North West
2531
South Africa

+27180040041

FOM Castle Gate

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

478 Koedoesnek Avenue
Pretoria
Gauteng
0181
South Africa

+27120041672

FOM Hazelwood Pretoria

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

16th Street
Hazelwood
Pretoria
Gauteng
0081
South Africa

+27120041671

FOM Menlyn

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
Pretoria
Gauteng
0063
South Africa

+27120041670

FOM Cresta

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Cresta Shopping Centre
Randburg
Gauteng
2194
South Africa

+27115686166

FOM Clearwater

Pickup currently unavailable

Clearwater Mall
Roodepoort
Gauteng
1735
South Africa

+27115686164

FOM Fourways Mall

Pickup currently unavailable

11 Ruby Close
Sandton
Gauteng
2068
South Africa

+27115686163

FOM Morningside

Pickup currently unavailable

Morningside Shopping Centre
Sandton
Gauteng
2196
South Africa

+27115686167

FOM Sandton City

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Sandton City
Sandton
Gauteng
2196
South Africa

+27115686160

FOM Stellenbosch

Pickup currently unavailable

13 Ryneveld Street
Stellenbosch
Western Cape
7600
South Africa

+27213003311

FOM Gateway

Pickup currently unavailable

Gateway Theatre Of Shopping
uMhlanga
KwaZulu-Natal
4021
South Africa

+27311000901

FOM The Pavilion

Pickup currently unavailable

Jack Martens Drive
Westville
KwaZulu-Natal
3611
South Africa

BVIW - Onyx

R 2,695.00

(0.0)

Pickup currently unavailable at FOM Bloemfontein

BVIW - Onyx

UK 7

FOM Bloemfontein

Pickup currently unavailable

Bayswater
Bloemfontein
Free State
9301
South Africa

+27510040166

FOM Canal Walk

Pickup currently unavailable

Canal Walk Shopping Centre
Century City
Cape Town
Western Cape
7446
South Africa

+27767475953

FOM Cavendish Square

Pickup currently unavailable

Cavendish Square
Claremont
Cape Town
Western Cape
7708
South Africa

+27213003312

FOM Kloof Street

Pickup currently unavailable

69A Kloof Street
Cape Town
Western Cape
8001
South Africa

+27213003319

FOM Somerset

Pickup currently unavailable

Somerset Mall
Somerset West
Cape Town
Western Cape
7130
South Africa

+27213003317

FOM Tygervalley

Pickup currently unavailable

Tygervalley Centre Service Road
Cape Town
Western Cape
7530
South Africa

+27213006296

FOM V&A Waterfront

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

V & A Waterfront
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa

FOM Ballito

Pickup currently unavailable

Leonora Drive
Dolphin Coast
KwaZulu-Natal
4399
South Africa

+27311000900

FOM Garden Route

Pickup currently unavailable

Garden Route Mall
George
Western Cape
6529
South Africa

+27213006366

FOM Walmer Park

Pickup currently unavailable

Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Gqeberha
Eastern Cape
6070
South Africa

+27410040475

FOM Rosebank

Pickup currently unavailable

177 Oxford Road
Johannesburg
Gauteng
2196
South Africa

+27115686162

FOM Ilanga Mall

Pickup currently unavailable

Bitterbessie Street & Flamboyant Street
Mbombela
Mpumalanga
1211
South Africa

FOM Mall of Africa

Pickup currently unavailable

Mall of Africa
Midrand
Gauteng
1686
South Africa

+27115686161

FOM Mall of the North

Pickup currently unavailable

2218 Magwa Crescent
Midrand
Gauteng
2066
South Africa

FOM Laborie

Pickup currently unavailable

Southern Paarl
Paarl
Western Cape
7624
South Africa

+27791439232

FOM Mooirivier

Pickup currently unavailable

MooiRivier Mall
Potchefstroom
North West
2531
South Africa

+27180040041

FOM Castle Gate

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

478 Koedoesnek Avenue
Pretoria
Gauteng
0181
South Africa

+27120041672

FOM Hazelwood Pretoria

Pickup currently unavailable

16th Street
Hazelwood
Pretoria
Gauteng
0081
South Africa

+27120041671

FOM Menlyn

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
Pretoria
Gauteng
0063
South Africa

+27120041670

FOM Cresta

Pickup currently unavailable

Cresta Shopping Centre
Randburg
Gauteng
2194
South Africa

+27115686166

FOM Clearwater

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Clearwater Mall
Roodepoort
Gauteng
1735
South Africa

+27115686164

FOM Fourways Mall

Pickup currently unavailable

11 Ruby Close
Sandton
Gauteng
2068
South Africa

+27115686163

FOM Morningside

Pickup currently unavailable

Morningside Shopping Centre
Sandton
Gauteng
2196
South Africa

+27115686167

FOM Sandton City

Pickup currently unavailable

Sandton City
Sandton
Gauteng
2196
South Africa

+27115686160

FOM Stellenbosch

Pickup currently unavailable

13 Ryneveld Street
Stellenbosch
Western Cape
7600
South Africa

+27213003311

FOM Gateway

Pickup currently unavailable

Gateway Theatre Of Shopping
uMhlanga
KwaZulu-Natal
4021
South Africa

+27311000901

FOM The Pavilion

Pickup currently unavailable

Jack Martens Drive
Westville
KwaZulu-Natal
3611
South Africa

OrtholiteX55 Insoles

OrthoLite® X55™ foam delivers a noticeably cushioned, springy feel from the first step — offering all-day rebound and energy return. It’s designed to elevate every kind of footwear, from everyday casuals to outdoor adventures.

With exceptional rebound and energy return, OrthoLite® X55™ helps reduce foot fatigue and delivers stable, long-lasting comfort — whether you're exploring the outdoors or powering through your workday.

Vibram Newflex Outsole

The Vibram® Newflex outsole offers high shock absorption for optimal energy conservation, with engineered comfort and durability built for everyday movement — wherever your feet take you.

Natural Leather. Real Character.

This product is made from full grain, oily pull-up leather — a premium hide that develops a rich patina over time. Its surface is left natural to showcase the hide’s original markings, grain, and tonal shifts. While we take care to minimise visible scratches, subtle scars and variations may appear. These are not defects, but part of the leather’s raw beauty — enhanced by the pull-up effect that brings out deeper tones with wear and movement, making each pair one of a kind.

THE BEST VELLIE IN THE WORLD DESERVES THE BEST CARE

Crafted with the world’s most premium components, curated with local ingenuity. Learn everything you need to know about caring for the Best Vellie in the World.

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