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In 1870 Robert McKinlay arrived with his family
in Dunedin, New Zealand. An immigrant from Scotland, Robert
was a perfectionist and true craftsman. He established his
own footwear manufacturing company in 1879 supplying boots
and shoes to a growing Dunedin population.
In the late 1800's Dunedin boomed as the discovery
of gold made the city the centre of New Zealand commerce.
McKinlays prospered along with the city, supplying miners,
farmers and city dwellers alike with quality footwear.
More than 100 years later, McKinlays
still prospers...
The Company has retained all its production
in DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND. Its marketing covers New Zealand
and Australia and is distributed through selected retailers
and Customer Direct for customers with no stockists in their
area.
Now being run by the fifth generation of McKinlays
- brothers Graeme & David McKinlay, the company makes
its footwear using "veldtschoen" construction, containing
stitched through and cement construction. The "veldt"
method is noted for its inherent comfort, flexibility and
stength.
McKinlays also offers customised footwear, for
people who have foot problems, cannot access our stockists,
or who may want one-off styles made.
Based on its orthotic (surgical) footwear making division,
McKinlays can offer the expert advice of qualified orthotists
and craftsmen on a range of foot problems.
McKinlays offers a dedication to customer service
and values quality and product integrity in presenting its
shoes.
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