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Founded in 1894, Bata is the worldʼs leading shoemaker by volume, designing stylish and comfortable footwear at surprisingly affordable prices. Bata is a family-owned business serving more than 1 million consumers a day in our 5,300 stores, and producing locally in our 23 Bata-owned manufacturing facilities across five continents.
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From Milan to Nairobi, and La Paz to Singapore, we make, market and sell enviable new designs and era-defining classics. As well as being a global brand, we are still a private family business. And weʼre proud to act like one.
SHOEMAKING SINCE 1894
Originally, we set out to ʻShoe the Worldʼ. This led us to where we are now: The No. 1 global footwear company and an international fashion icon.
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This Mandela Day, the Bata South Africa volunteer team visited the Malvern Children`s Home, a regular beneficiary of our Bata Children`s Programme (BCP).
Combined with our @Toughees_sa Random Acts of Kindness initiative, it was a day all about making a difference to those who need it most.
We donated lunch bags, boxes, juice bottles, backpacks, refreshing drinks, and sweet treats – but most importantly, our time. We also helped prepare dinner, sharing a sense of community with the children.
#MandelaDay2024 #BataBCP #MakingAnImpact #CommunityEngagement #TogetherWeCan #TougheesRAK #Toughees #randomactsofkindness
We were proud to partner with @comfitex_official and @lionmatchbrands to donate dignity packs to girls at a school close to our Loskop, KZN manufacturing facility, as part of our @toughees_sa Random Acts of Kindness 70th anniversary celebration!
Bata is deeply invested in the well-being of children, and ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive in school is a cornerstone of our Bata Children’s Programme.
#Toughees #KindnessMatters #BataChildrensProgram #BataBCP #Toughees #70ActsofKindness #RandomActsofKindness #Education #Community #WeareBata #BataOneTeam #CommunityEngagement #YouthMonth
At Bata South Africa, we believe every child deserves a confident stride. That’s why we’re proud to support the incredible @proteahotels ‘Shoes for the Future’ campaign by donating 100 pairs of our durable @toughees_sa shoes.
This decade-long initiative provides new shoes to children in need near Protea’s hotels around the world, and was a great fit for our Toughees 70th anniversary Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) initiative.
#Toughees #70ActsofKindness #RandomActsofKindness #Education #Community #WeareBata #BataBCP #BataOneTeam #CommunityEngagement
This month, we’re celebrating 60 years of @tomytakkies, the proudly African footwear brand under Bata South Africa! 🎉👟
Since 1964, Tomy has been a beloved fashion staple, known for its comfortable and stylish sneakers. Beyond great footwear, Tomy also empowers local, women-led businesses through the TOMY Women.Kind initiative, and supports women across South Africa through a portion of all Tomy sales. 💪❤️
Thank you for an incredible 60 years. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙏
#TomyTakkies #Since1964 #Fashion #Footwear #Retail
Step into style with our latest range of boots, sneakers, courts, moccasins, and sandals from @batacomfitsa, now available exclusively at select @miladyssa stores nationwide and online.
Discover our new Naturfit Collection for cloud-like comfort, alongside favourites like the Active Walk, Cushion, and Wellness Collections.
Plus, enjoy eco-friendly packaging with every purchase.
#BataComfitSA #DoLifeWithComfit #batashoes #shopnow #ladiesfashion
Calling all little explorers! Our @bubblegummers_za brand has launched its AW24 Lead The Way Campaign.
Inspired by the audacious spirit of growing up, Lead the Way inspires children to embrace imagination, play, and discovery with confidence.
From first steps to playground adventures, Bubblegummers is passionate about supporting healthy childhood development in every stride. It’s more than just footwear – it’s an invitation to explore, create, and lead the way towards new discoveries, all while feeling supported and comfortable every step of the way.
Find the Bubblegummers AW24 collection at selected @edgarsfashion stores and online.
Bubblegummers can also be found at @superbalist, @zando.co.za, @thecrosstrainer, and @recessbyshesha.
#Bubblegummers #LeadtheWay #AW24 #childrensfootwear #retail #footwearindustry
Our Toughees are not just made tough; they’re made to make a difference. We celebrate 70 years of Toughees by embracing KINDNESS, a defining essence of every South African Community 💛 Throughout this year, to say thank to our incredible Toughees community, we will be carrying out 70 random acts of kindness and asking you to join us in making a real impact on people’s lives...because in a world where you can be anything, why not be kind?
#Toughees #70ActsOfKindness #WeareBata #BataBCP #BataOneTeam #CommunityEngagement
This World Water Day, we’re as committed as ever to making water readily available to vulnerable local communities.
Through our Bata Children’s Programme (BCP), as well as our commemorative Toughees 70 Acts of Kindness platinum anniversary celebration, we’ll be donating an additional water storage tank to Gourton Bridge Primary School in Loskop, located close to our KZN manufacturing factory. This follows on from water solutions donated to the school and neighbouring Qhubekani Creche last year.
Together with our local communities, we’re striving to conserve this precious resource, because we know that every drop counts.
#WorldWaterDay #WeareBata #BataBCP #BataOneTeam #CommunityEngagement #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Toughees #70ActsofKindness
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