Bathu is a local shoe brand that is quickly rising to the top of the purchase list for sneaker heads who support local. Phumlani S Langa meets the man behind the brand. A few of South Africa's ...

Bathu Shoes was launched in 2015 as a standalone company, but Baloyi turned it into a group in 2024, aiming to collaborate with other industries rather than focus solely on shoes.

Bathu, a 100% black-owned business, brings change to the shoe industry. Founded in 2015, but initially launched last year, this brand produces breathing sneakers, relevant for formal and casual ...

More than just a shoe. Take Bathu, a local shoe brand that comes from the township that has experienced fast growth.

Starting in 2015 it now has 15 flagship stores around the country. Bathu means “shoes” in township slang and was founded by Theo Baloyi, a qualified accountant. For him, it just made sense to ...

In 2015, he registered Bathu, a common universal slang word primarily used in townships across South Africa to describe a shoe. He conducted 18 months of research and development.

Sneakerheads have a new offering up for grabs that celebrates the journey of one of South Africa's most recognised local shoe brands. The evening of 26 March 2024 gave way for an intimate and ...

Inspired by the rich cultural heritage and vibrant community life of Ndofaya, Bathu’s Ndofaya collection encapsulates the essence of Meadowlands in each carefully crafted pair of shoes.

Bathu, the local industry ... Each shoe in the Khalanga range is a work of art that personifies authenticity and is inspired by the fortitude and inventiveness of the authentic spirit we all possess.

Baloyi launched 100 pairs of shoes shortly thereafter to the people in Alexandra, Soweto, Midrand and Thembisa. Since then, Bathu has opened many stores across South Africa.

On Friday, Bathu Sneakers donated 100 pairs of shoes to two schools, and on Saturday they did an in-store activation plus a shoe trade, where new sneakers were traded with older pairs.

Bathu, a 100% black-owned business, brings change to the shoe industry. Founded in 2015, but initially launched last year, this brand produces breathing sneakers, relevant for formal and casual wear.