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Our Story

Barkus Agencies has been the KwaZulu Natal Agency for Watson Shoes or Bolton Footwear since 1960.
From Watson’s humble beginnings of a single factory in the Western Cape manufacturing the legendary Grasshopper, to today with multiple factories across South Africa manufacturing more than 10 top shoe brands.

Barkus Agencies has been there every step of the way from the beginning when Walter Barkus established the agency. He was joined by his sons Graham and Keith who were an integral part in the growth of the agency as well as all the brands over the next forty years.
 

Now days Barkus Agencies continues on a very successful journey under the directorship of Graham and assisted closely by his son Hilton. While the broad portfolio of men’s and ladies shoe brands includes Watson, Step-On-Airs, Grasshopper, Bass, Paulo Falcone, Dr Hart, Franco Gemmelli and Young Klinik, these continues to grow and flourish through the current economic climate.
Going forward Barkus Agencies is committed to growing sales and providing our clients and retailers with top quality service and products.

 

www.watson-shoes.co.za

73 Woodford Grove

Morningside

Durban 4001

 

admin@barkus-agencies.co.za

 

Tel: (031) 3032729
Fax:
(086) 6688764

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