The veldtschoen was developed by the Dutch Voortrekkers and Pioneers. 

A product of the African bush, it was a rough shoe made of raw game hide on the trek northwards. Of an unusually outward flanged construction, the upper was hand sewn to the sole and insole to create an extremely comfortable weather-proof boot, impervious to bush thorns, the bite of snakes or insect, and the rugged terrain - a highly individual, comfortable and practical boot.
 
Today's veldtschoen remains unchanged from its original concept, but with the aid of modern technology Courteney boots have all the advantages of innovative shoemaking techniques.