Africa’s gumboot specialists over the last 80 years

Since 1940, no other manufacturer on the continent has supplied more industrial and safety gumboots into the African market

After 80 years of specialised gumboot manufacturing, innovation and technical achievement, Wayne is committed to delivering superior quality, long-lasting gumboots to a variety of industries and applications.

As leading specialists in our field, we focus on what we do best – gumboots, and gumboots only – allowing us to become pioneers in our industry, delivering consistently excellent and innovatively designed gumboots manufactured from world-class materials and components.

Our gumboots are proudly manufactured in South Africa, and are available in a variety of colours, cuts and lengths to suit the needs of the industry, from mining and agricultural to food processing and hygiene.

With an international footprint covering 40 countries worldwide, our gumboots meet all the highest international safety standards.

Gumboots or wellingtons – what’s the difference? The short answer is that there’s no difference… both these terms refer to waterproof rubber or plastic boots. Other common names include galoshes, mucking boots, wellies, and so on.