Selous vellies from the Courteney Boot Company in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Crazy expensive, built like tanks, made from super tough (legally harvested) game hide, incredibly comfortable, and they are also a nice family run business. I have five pairs in all, all made from cape buffalo. One pair is more than seven years old, and I expect to get at least seven more years out of them before they will need new soles. <br><br>In the US, they are available from Westly Richards, and I think they also have distributors in the UK and Australia. If you feel adventurous they are considerably cheaper if you order them directly from Courteney in Bulawayo, but try to organize a safe way to get payment to them as the Zimbabwe postal service isn't what could be called the full shilling.<br><br>As far as socks go, I get whatever looks like a good deal at REI. A nice thing about the Courteneys (and other veldshoen) is that they are quite comfortable worn without socks (if it is warm enough). <br><br>I have no connection with The Courteney Boot Company, other than being a very happy customer for 7 plus years.<br><br>Cheers,<br><br>Gary.