{"title":"Barefoot Vellies","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarefoot vellies with room for your toes. The Old Rugged Farmer Boot is our own vellie-style boot, made here in South Africa with double stitching. It has the classic lace-up vellie look on the outside and is built like a barefoot shoe inside, with a wide toe box and a flat, zero-drop sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vellie built like a barefoot shoe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide toe box:\u003c\/strong\u003e the front follows the shape of your foot, so your toes have room to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero-drop sole:\u003c\/strong\u003e your heel and toes sit at the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible, lightweight build:\u003c\/strong\u003e it bends with your foot instead of fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic lace-up farmer boot styling\u003c\/strong\u003e in Dune Tan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble stitched\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a high-quality finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in South Africa by Old Rugged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Rugged is SOL Footwear's own brand. The Farmer Boot is made locally, proudly South African, for the farm, the workshop and the weekend. It's the same idea as our Saguaro range, room for your toes and a flat sole, in a boot that looks at home anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVellie sizes: men's UK 8 to 12\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farmer Boot comes in men's UK 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Every vellie fits a little differently, so if you're not sure, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/27751112222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhatsApp us on 075 111 2222\u003c\/a\u003e with your foot length in centimetres and we'll help you pick the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTry them on in Sandton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-rugged-barefoot-farmer-boot-dune-tan\"\u003eOld Rugged Farmer Boot\u003c\/a\u003e in person at our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sandton-showroom\"\u003eSandton showroom\u003c\/a\u003e: Unit 22, Inospace Olympia Works, 11 Olympia Street, open Tuesdays 09:30–14:00 and Thursdays 09:00–15:00. We deliver across South Africa, with free delivery on orders over R1,000. Looking for more boots? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saguaro-barefoot-winter-collection\"\u003ebarefoot boots and winter boots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarefoot vellies: your questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are vellies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVellies, short for veldskoene, are South Africa's classic lace-up boots. Our barefoot vellie keeps that look with a wider toe box and a flat sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these vellies made in South Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Old Rugged Farmer Boot is made locally in South Africa, with double stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a barefoot vellie different from a normal vellie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is wider and shaped like a foot, the sole is flat with no raised heel, and the build is flexible, so your foot can bend and your toes have room.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-rugged-barefoot-farmer-boot-dune-tan","title":"Old Rugged Barefoot Farmer Boot – Dune Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Old Rugged Barefoot Farmer Boot is our own vellie-style boot, made locally in South Africa with double stitching. It has the classic lace-up vellie look in Dune Tan, and it's built like a barefoot shoe: a wide toe box, a flat, zero-drop sole and a flexible, lightweight build. Made for the farm, the workshop and the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide toe box so your toes can spread naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-drop sole: your heel and toes sit at the same height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible, lightweight barefoot construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic lace-up farmer boot (vellie) styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble stitched and made in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen's UK 8 to 12. Every vellie fits a little differently, so if you're not sure which size to choose, WhatsApp us on 075 111 2222 with your foot length in centimetres, or try a pair on at our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sandton-showroom\"\u003eSandton showroom\u003c\/a\u003e on Tuesdays (09:30–14:00) or Thursdays (09:00–15:00).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProudly South African\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Rugged is SOL Footwear's own brand, made here at home. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barefoot-vellies\"\u003ebarefoot vellies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saguaro-barefoot-winter-collection\"\u003ebarefoot boots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Rugged","offers":[{"title":"UK 8","offer_id":53000885600541,"sku":null,"price":2649.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 9","offer_id":53000885633309,"sku":null,"price":2649.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":53000885666077,"sku":null,"price":2649.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 11","offer_id":53000885698845,"sku":null,"price":2649.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":53000885731613,"sku":null,"price":2649.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6849\/5133\/files\/ORB0001TN-1.jpg?v=1789987552"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solz.co.za\/collections\/barefoot-vellies.oembed","provider":"SOL Footwear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}