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Van Velze & Smith Where luxury craftsmanship meets everyday practicality. Handmade products using the finest materials.

Some outfits simply don’t need much.A white dress, brown boots, sunshine, and nowhere you need to rush to.Easy enough fo...
17/10/2026

Some outfits simply don’t need much.

A white dress, brown boots, sunshine, and nowhere you need to rush to.

Easy enough for an ordinary day. Lovely enough to feel like something more.

Because your Sunday best shouldn’t have to wait for Sunday.

The Weekend Edit.
Sunday Best.

Good style doesn't come with an expiry date. 🤎There's something special about the pieces we return to year after year. N...
16/10/2026

Good style doesn't come with an expiry date. 🤎

There's something special about the pieces we return to year after year. Not because they're the latest trend, but because they still feel right.

A favourite pair of boots. A well loved jacket. The things that quietly become part of who we are.

At Van Velze & Smith, we believe the most beautiful things aren't always the newest.

Sometimes, they're the ones with a story to tell.

The right shoe size doesn't always mean the right fit.Two people can wear exactly the same size, yet experience a comple...
15/10/2026

The right shoe size doesn't always mean the right fit.

Two people can wear exactly the same size, yet experience a completely different fit in the same pair of boots.

Your foot shape, ankle, and calf measurements all play a part, especially when choosing taller boots.

It's worth looking beyond the number on the box and paying attention to how a boot is designed to fit.

Because finding the right pair isn't just about choosing your size.

It's about finding the right shape for you.

Two shades. One favourite silhouette.The warmth of tan or the understated character of olive?Both bring something differ...
13/10/2026

Two shades. One favourite silhouette.

The warmth of tan or the understated character of olive?

Both bring something different to the Cullinan, and we're curious which one you'd choose.

Tan or Olive?🤎💚

Tell us in the comments.

Some weekends are made for slowing down.Your favourite denim, a simple top, a pair of boots you can wear without thinkin...
10/10/2026

Some weekends are made for slowing down.

Your favourite denim, a simple top, a pair of boots you can wear without thinking twice, and perhaps a glass of something good.

No complicated plans. No need to dress it up.

Just somewhere to sit, something to sip, and nowhere else you need to be.

The Weekend Edit.

W**e O’Clock.

The right fit makes all the difference. 🤎When it comes to leather boots, your usual shoe size is only the beginning. The...
09/10/2026

The right fit makes all the difference. 🤎

When it comes to leather boots, your usual shoe size is only the beginning. The shape, width and construction all play a role in how a boot feels on your foot.

And while beautiful leather may soften with time, the right fit should never be something you have to hope for.

Because a beautiful pair of boots deserves to be worn, not admired from the cupboard.

Strength does not always need to make itself known.Sometimes, it is found in the things that simply do what they were ma...
08/10/2026

Strength does not always need to make itself known.

Sometimes, it is found in the things that simply do what they were made to do. The pieces you rely on, wear often, and keep for years.

The Sterk was designed with that same quiet confidence. Strong, considered, and uncomplicated, with every detail there for a reason.

Its name says it simply. Sterk means strong in Afrikaans.

True strength rarely needs to announce itself.

Discover the full story in The Van Velze & Smith Journal.

Crafted for Life.

Sometimes, the best way to care for your leather boots is to do a little less.Not every mark needs a product. Not every ...
08/10/2026

Sometimes, the best way to care for your leather boots is to do a little less.

Not every mark needs a product. Not every scuff needs attention. And not every type of leather should be treated the same way.

A soft brush, the right care products, and a little patience can go a long way.

Because looking after your boots isn't about keeping them looking brand new forever.

It's about allowing them to age beautifully, while giving them the care they deserve.

Good things deserve good care.

“VVS boots age like fine w**e. They just keep getting better the longer you own them.”We couldn’t have said it better.Fo...
06/10/2026

“VVS boots age like fine w**e. They just keep getting better the longer you own them.”

We couldn’t have said it better.

For Luzaan, the Cullinan has become that rare combination of quality, comfort, and class, with a style that works throughout the year.

Thank you, Luzaan, for sharing your VVS story with us.

Stories Shared.
Crafted for Life.

Sometimes the problem isn’t that you need another pair of boots.It’s that the pair you bought doesn’t quite belong in th...
01/10/2026

Sometimes the problem isn’t that you need another pair of boots.

It’s that the pair you bought doesn’t quite belong in the wardrobe you actually wear.

Before choosing your next pair, think about your favourite jeans, the dress you always reach for, the trousers you wear on repeat.

Can you picture the boots with all three?

Buy for the wardrobe you have. You’ll wear them far more often.

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Unit A3, Ratio Park
Kidderminster
DY117FB

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