About Us

Some brands are built in boardrooms. Dr. Jacob's was built in a workshop.

Since 1998, we have been handcrafting genuine leather shoes in Pretoria — one pair at a time, using leather sourced right here in South Africa. What started as a small family craft has grown into something far bigger: a brand that truly understands what it means to be a woman who never stops moving.

We make shoes for moms on school runs, women on their feet all day, and anyone who has ever sacrificed comfort for style — and regretted it by noon. Because you shouldn't have to choose. Not ever.

Handmade. Every single pair.

Every shoe that leaves our workshop is made to order and stitched by hand. No factory lines. No shortcuts. Just skilled hands, quality leather, and 26 years of knowing exactly what a well-made shoe feels like.

We source our leather locally — because South African craftsmanship deserves South African materials — and we finish every pair with the kind of care that only a small, dedicated team can give.

Foot-first design. Always.

Style is what draws you in. Comfort is what keeps you coming back. Every Dr. Jacob's shoe is designed with your feet at the centre — cushioned insoles, proper arch support, and materials that move with you, not against you. Because a shoe that looks good but hurts by lunch is not a good shoe.

Made for her. Made for you.

Whether you are chasing after kids, standing through back-to-back meetings, or simply living a full life on your feet — Dr. Jacob's was made for you. Not mass-produced for everyone. Made, carefully, for women who deserve better than average.

That is not a marketing line. That is a 26-year promise.

Proudly South African. Handcrafted in Pretoria.