About Us

Some things are worth seeking out. The perfect shoe is one of them.

ON Y VA was born from a wholehearted belief in the beautiful, the original, and the enduring. We source only what we absolutely love - pieces with real provenance, genuine craft, and the kind of quality that only deepens with wear.

In 2015, we brought the authentic Spanish avarca to South Africa, becoming the country's original distributors of these quietly iconic sandals. Since then, we've grown our world to include the enchantingly chic Reqins collection from France and the effortlessly cool Bobbies - making ON Y VA the exclusive South African home for both global brands.

Our avarcas travel from the shores of Menorca to ours, hand-crafted by the skilled artisans of a family-run factory who have spent generations perfecting every stitch and sole. Worn by Menorcans for decades - prized for their comfort, durability, and ease - they carry the official Avarca de Menorca stamp of authenticity, a government-backed guarantee of both material quality and traditional manufacture.

From the ateliers of France, Reqins brings the same quiet devotion to craft. Each style is designed with an unhurried attention to detail - beautiful materials, refined silhouettes, and a Parisian sensibility that is at once playful and deeply considered. These are shoes made to be adventured in, not merely admired.

On y va. Let's go.