MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT - Over 130 Years of Innovation
For over 130 years, Dunlop has been reinventing the work boot. Our proprietary materials and innovative designs ensure customers get exactly what they need to get the job done safely and comfortably.
Empower the makers and doers of the world to get the job done safely.
A legacy of excellence in protective footwear
Dunlop has been reinventing the work boot for over 130 years, constantly pushing the boundaries of protective footwear technology.
Our proprietary Purofort, Acifort, and PVC materials ensure our customers get exactly what they need to get the job done.
Proud authorized distributor serving South Africa with quality Dunlop protective footwear.
A uniquely South African story of resilience, rhythm, and the humble gumboot
Over a century ago, in the flooded tunnels of the Witwatersrand gold mines, a remarkable art form was born. When mine bosses forbade conversation, migrant workers wearing protective gumboots created a secret tapping code to communicate in the darkness.
Above ground, these coded taps evolved into elaborate dances performed during leisure time. Workers from rural areas used the dances as a chance to dress up and express their cultural roots, transforming necessity into artistry.
While mine management eventually embraced competitions and gumboot dance troupes, they remained oblivious that the chest smacks, clicks, whistles and boot taps were often coded criticism about poor working conditions - a powerful form of silent resistance.
Today, gumboot dancing is celebrated as a symbol of ancestral pride across South Africa. Dancers wear vests with animal print patterns and symbols of power, performing at venues from shopping centres to game lodges, keeping this unique heritage alive.
"The gumboot became more than protective footwear - it became an instrument of communication, resistance, and cultural expression that echoes through South African history."
Engineered for superior product performance
The unique Dunlop material with millions of air pockets that are evenly distributed in a cross-linked structure. This creates a lightweight and thermally insulating material that is exceptionally strong and flexible.
ACIDE + COMFORT = Acifort. Our unique invention of PVC, nitrile rubber and polymers. Nitrile rubber ensures a longer lifetime and better resistance to oil, fat, blood and chemicals.
Reliable and economical protective footwear for everyday use. Our PVC range offers dependable protection at an accessible price point.
Two different fits for the different needs of our customers
Relentlessly pursuing the eradication of slips, trips, and falls
Reducing STF accident rates by up to 12% with our slip-resistant technology.
Using the Slip Assessment Test developed by HSE to analyze your slip risks.
Highest slip resistant ratings for multiple types of flooring and contamination.
Expert guidance to select the best safety boot for your specific environment.
Our commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing
EcoVadis Gold Rating 3 years in a row - Top 5% of sustainable companies
All manufacturing sites powered by 100% renewable energy
Insoles made with 85% recycled content
Recycled PVC used in our manufacturing processes
Pairs of boots donated to people in need
Bio-based materials in our FoodPro BioBased boot
KG CO2e reduction per pair versus 2019 base year
Total training hours - Average 29 hours per employee
All Dunlop boots are produced according to the latest REACH regulation
Safety Certified
Slip Resistant
Cold Insulation
Compliant
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