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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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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... -
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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Macarthur - the story behind the brand - tribute to my Dad this Fathers Day
A tribute to Dad this Fathers Day - It was over 60 years ago that Mandic Shoes begin in our family garage in Leichhardt, Sydney. Moving to Marrickville in the 60's. It was a good time to make shoes. With limited importation, Australia made shoes were prominent in the market and could be made and sold at competitive prices. This is a story of how Mandic Shoes begin and our move to the Macarthur Region in South West Sydney. -
Tis the season to buy boots - so enjoy our special offers
The weather has well and truly changed and so now, with these damp and cold days its time to bring the boots out. I love these colder days, rugging... -
MACARTHUR kangaroo Boot SALE ending soon...
If you have been thinking about ordering a pair of these great quality boots then DO IT NOW! Our 15% off SALE - which saves you almost 60.00 bucks... -
FRISKY - makers of line dancing and riding boots in Australia for over 30 years
Ever since Line dancing became a popular 'sport' for both ladies and men in Australia, Frisky by Mandic Shoes was there developing quality leather ... -
MACARTHUR ON SALE - 15%off
We are coming into the end of summer now and the seasons will start to cool down so its a great time to look at investing in a quality pair of boots.
Macarthur kangaroo selection are currently offering 15% off the usual retail price.
That brings the men's Gilmore and Ranger wide fit down to $339.90 - saving you over $59.00!
The Jillaroo ladies style is now only $331.90 - also saving you $58.00 - these boots are a great comfort fashion option - a classic jodhpur style that looks great with jeans or long skirts.
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The benefits of using Kangaroo leather
Learn more about how our Macarthur Kangaroo leather Boots are the 'real' sustainable option when choosing what to wear.
