Your toe is allowed to gently touch the nose of the boot, that is what we recommend during your first fitting. Because the boot ‘stretches’ at least half a size within a short period of time, you don’t want to start with a size that is too big, but it shouldn’t hurt either!

We recommend you to wear your boots in a clean environment at least a few hours – preferably in the morning (feet are likely less swollen) – to get an indication of the right fit and feel.

You can try on a pair of ROF boots during a private fitting appointment. To make an appointment at our warehouse in Putten (Netherlands), contact julia@rof-style.com To book a private measure and fit appointment in our showroom in Riebeek Kasteel (South Africa), contact laura@rof-style.com

Alternatively, you can try on our boots at the Oranjezicht City Farm in Cape Town or at one of our retailers. 

Our ROF insoles are not removable but our soles are flat, so you can place your own insole over the existing one.

If your size is out of stock it’s still possible to place an order. This means you are guaranteed to receive your pair of boots from the next batch (max 4 weeks).

We will email you to keep you updated about the status of your order. Please note: our boots are made by hand so delivery might take a little longer than in-stock items.

What about pre-order?

Every now and then, we have a limited edition boot that hasn’t been made yet. To prevent overproduction, we let you buy it early, and only start producing when we know how many to make.

We offer personalized boots (for weddings or other special occasions). This doesn’t include alterations to the design of the boot.

If you come for a fitting at the OZCF market (SA) or a private fitting in Putten (NL) you get free personalisation (worth 25 euro).

For a fitting in Putten you can make an appointment via julia@rof-style.com and for special personalisation requests, get in touch via info@rof-style.com. Please note that custom items can’t be cancelled, modified or returned once the request has been submitted.

The Tankwa boot is inspired by a model that was popular in the 60’s. Together with the team we spent many hours on perfecting the boot and tweaking it into something more modern.

We give you the simplicity of not having to choose between comfort and style, seasons trends or what is best for the environment.

We combine it all in 1 classic style biker boot that comes in 3 colors. Follow us on social media to be the first to receive exclusive news and new ROF-Style releases.

Most of the used materials are locally sourced and the craftsmen are consciously selected. The boots are crafted from the typical South-African nguni cow breed, the type of leather which local Zulu people used back in the days to make armored battle shields and traditional skirts.

Everyone’s feet are different, so we suggest trying on a pair of ROF’s to ensure that they are a good fit for you. The style of the boot is a bit wider, but that doesn’t need to be a problem. We have happy customers with narrow feet as well as wider feet. An option is to add insoles to slightly raise the foot when you have smaller feet.

Our ROF’s are made from vegetable tanned leather, which softens and easily takes on the shape of your foot when worn in. This makes the shoe highly suitable for people with a high arch as well as when you have Hallux Valgus feet.

We highly recommend to use our eco-friendly leatherfood, a homemade blend of organic oils and beeswax, every 3 months or as needed (for instance; if the leather looks dry or you wear them a lot). Using this blend provides your boots with enough nutrition to remain in good shape and will protect them against external influences. More tips on how to care for your ROF’s on our blog

The soft crackling sound will almost completely fade away over time. The sound is typical for vegetable tanned leather. There is a quick tip to fix this sound though:

1. Take some baby powder (or cornstarch) and apply this on the straps and inside of the boots.

2. Spread it out equally equally and the sound will fade. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRy4hNKpq7I/?utm_medium=copy_link

Although we are intrigued by the possibilities of using leather alternatives, we don’t offer vegan leather boots. The main reason for this is that vegan materials don’t meet our brand’s standards for quality and longevity. Moreover, a lot of vegan faux leather has PVC and PU as main components. Both of these materials are plastics and toxic while being turned into ‘leather’. Vegetable tanned leather (the leather we use to make ROF boots) is tanned using tree bark, vegetable tannins and other biodegradable components. The method itself is hundreds of years old and takes about six weeks to complete. It is by far the most organic, environmentally friendly way of tanning leather. Lastly, we believe that ultimately, mindset plays the biggest role in caring for this planet. Carefully opting for a smaller collection of favorite items that you wear for years. Shoes that last and age beautifully over time and even when you decide to replace them, can be passed on and enjoyed by someone else.

No, although they might look like a workboot (think; steel toes and heavy soles) our ROF boots stand the test of time without needing all that technology. You might be surprised to know that a female size 38 weighs only 555 g per boot, making them lighter than Dr Martens.

We offer South African customers to pay in 3 interest free installments via PayJustNow. (Exclusive to SA customers)

We can modify your order if it hasn’t been shipped. Please contact us at info@rof-style.com as soon as possible.

You can track your order via your tracking code. If you need more assistance, please reach out to us via info@rof-style.com and provide us with your Order number.

How can we help? If you have questions or concerns that you can’t find in our FAQ, please contact us via info@rof-style.com

If your ROF boots are damaged, please contact us via info@rof-style.com as soon as possible after discovering the damage (if possible, please provide us with pictures of the damage). We will then examine the boots and determine if it’s eligible for our warranty.