OUR HISTORY

On a historic Christmas eve in the year 1651, a compact frigate named DROMEDARIS left the Zuider Zee and sailed for 3 ½ grueling months, without once touching land, to bring the first European settlers to South Africa.

From there, the ship sailed on to the Dutch East Indies and continued on laden with exotic spices and oriental goods between Europe and the East.

320 years later, WERNER WYRSCH , a Bally trained shoe Technician, began his own adventurous travels from Europe to South Africa, taking with him shoemaking knowledge that would serve as a basis from which he could begin to build experience and continuous success.

His contribution to many well known brands such as Rockport, where he served for many years in an executive position, helped him establish a strong foothold in the international footwear market.

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