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A Maker and a Risk-Taker: The Story of Božo Mandić
From the Dalmatian coast of Croatia to a small garage in Leichhardt, Božo Mandić's journey was one of determination, adventure and a love of shoemaking.
Discover the story of the man who founded Mandic Shoes, gave others an opportunity to learn a trade and built a family business that would continue for more than 60 years.
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What Happened to Australian Shoe Manufacturing?
Growing up in Sydney, I was surrounded by shoe factories, tanneries, suppliers and skilled tradespeople. Australian footwear manufacturing was once a huge industry. This is a personal look back at what happened to it — and what we lost along the way.
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Macarthur Boots – The Story Behind the Name
The story behind Macarthur Boots
Named after the region Mandic Shoes has called its business home since the 1970s, Macarthur has a story connected to our family, Australian heritage and more than 60 years in footwear.
As we continue winding down Mandic Shoes, we're also clearing our remaining Macarthur boots – including Jillaroo, Jackaroo, Ranger and Gilmore.
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Shoes We Remember – Do You Remember Your Mandic Shoes?
Do you remember your Mandic Shoes?
From Frisky Pony Club riding boots and school shoes to Desert Boots and the Texas boot we still sell today, more than 60 years of Mandic Shoes has created plenty of memories.
Take a nostalgic look back at some of the shoes we remember – and perhaps you’ll remember them too.
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Growing Up in a Shoe Factory – Life Behind Mandic Shoes
When I last wrote about gradually winding down Mandic Shoes after more than 60 years, I said I'd like to share some of the stories and memories beh... -
60 Years of Mandic Shoes – And Our Ugg Boots Are Where We’ll Start
After more than 60 years in the footwear business, we’ve made the decision to retire and gradually wind down Mandic Shoes. It’s not happening overn... -
change in trends - why a boot is a classic that never going out of fashion
Currently, Mandic Shoes has discontinued styles on sale for well below cost price. Quality Australian-made leather good year welt boots for less t... -
Women’s Boots, Done Properly: Style, Comfort & Line Dancing Favourites
At Mandic Shoes, women’s boots aren’t an afterthought — they’re a core part of our range. We stock true women’s boot styles, designed for comfort, ... -
🦘 Kangaroo Leather vs Cow Leather Boots: What’s the Difference?
When choosing a quality leather boot, the type of leather matters more than most people realise. While cow leather is common and well-known, kangar... -
Seasons changing so be ready with stylish winter boots ladies!
Frisky and Macarthur offer some beautiful and fashion forward boots that will remain on trend for years. Our Shoeboot and Texas boots are for women... -
Why so cheap a customer asked? Compared to RM Williams .. let me explain.....
Currently, between $199.00 (ladies style Jillaroo) and $359.90 (men), our Macarthur boots are so considerably cheaper than RM Williams kangaroo boots, that customers have asked: 'Why so cheap'? Too good to be true? Well No, so let me explain.
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Whats the difference between Australian made sheepskin and the cheaper Chinese made synthetic product?
Currently all of our Australian made sheepskin UGG boots are on SALE! Prices are below cost and saving fast so stock up now for winter. Once these...
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