The Boots the Pros Are Wearing and How to Get Them

We’re pretty lucky in South Africa to get some of the biggest brands in the world, but the reality is, there are still some niche and specialised brands not available on our shores, especially when it comes to rugby good (which is crazy). So, we’ve highlighted three of the most interesting boot brands to get your feet in. And yes, availability is scarce, but never fear, as we have Postbox Courier to get them to your door in SA.

Canterbury

Canterbury is essentially the OG rugby brand of the world, but for some reason or another, only a tiny portion of their boot range is available in South Africa, one of the biggest rugby nations in the world. Canterbury has also been making some stellar boots, as of late, such as the Speed Falcon Elite boot, worn by the likes of Irish winger Mack Hanson.

Asics

It’s a bizarre one, but Asics boots are simply not available in South Africa, and the sad thing is that they would be extremely suited to SA’s harder fields. Mostly prominent in Australia and Japan, Asics make fantastic rugby boots, most specifically the Asics Menace 4, which is worn by tons of rugby league players as well as Ardie Savea (when he’s not rocking his Adidas boots with the All Blacks). We actually reviewed a pair, which were a pain to get hold of. But with Postbox Courier, it’s now super simple.

Oxen

Oxen is a relatively new boot brand on the market, but one that’s making waves in the industry. Originating from the UK, Oxen have specifically designed rugby boots to suit FG and SG surfaces. Knitted constructions and lightweight designs make these the go-to for playmakers and backline players, and they are popping up on the feet of many Premiership players and league stars.

However, the one drawback is that all the best rugby boot brands are only available abroad, but don’t worry, using Postbox Courier, you can get the best boots (and other items) to your door in SA.

How to use Postbox Courier: Create a free account

All you need to do is sign-up with Postbox Courier, and you’ll get your own personal address allocated to you in the US, UK, or other regional depots, then allowing you to use that address when purchasing from US, UK, or other international stores. If they only ship locally, well, you now have a local address — winning! The products will then be forwarded from your new international address back to your front door in South Africa.

Furthermore, because Postbox Courier has depots in the US and UK, you can ship a few items to your allocated address in those countries, bundle your order into one box, and then ship the whole thing to SA. This saves time, money, and effort by having one shipping cost as opposed to multiple.

Find out more about Postbox Courier here.