Drip Footwear opens its seventh store in two years

Drip Footwear.Picture: Instagram/@dripfootwearsa.

Drip Footwear.Picture: Instagram/@dripfootwearsa.

Published Mar 16, 2021

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In 2019, Lekau Sehoana introduced South Africa to a new shoe brand called Drip Footwear. Two years later, he has seven stores across the country.

The brand has a new store in Springs Mall, East Rand, following the one that was opened in Venda, Thavhani Mall in February this year.

The brand was built based on recycled materials because Sehoana wanted it to be accessible to everyone, especially people in the townships. Growing up in Ivory Park with no shoes, he was inspired to launch the brand when he made his pair of shoes using denim and polyurethane.

Since then, the brand has introduced a bold new look to the design in black and white.

Speaking of the new designs, Glenda Ndlanzi of Drip Footwear said: “We've come along with our current design and we are thankful to all our customers who have been on this journey with us. Our sneakers are bold and make a fashion statement.

“This new design was a collaborative effort. We took into consideration how our consumers want to dress up their Drip and gave them just that. A comfortable Drip shoe that you can just slip on. No shoelaces, no hassle.”

To celebrate his success, Sehoana met Theo Baloyi, the owner of Bathu, another footwear brand founded in the South African township.

“Between us on this table, over 260 South Africans are employed and 10 more jobs are created with the two new stores opening tomorrow in Eastrand and Springs Mall. We keep on going against all odds... Ladies and Gents, Drip and Bathu. Lovely meeting my brother @theo_baloyi01,” said Sehoana.

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