{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GROUNDED SOLE PROJECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWelcome to South Africa's first multi branded barefoot curated space for local and international natural movement footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"esthe-aquia-unisex-chelsea-boot-matte-brown","title":"Esthe Aquia Unisex Chelsea Boot Matte Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarefoot Chelsea Boots for Natural Movement \u0026amp; Everyday Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience true barefoot freedom with the Esthe Aquia Unisex Chelsea Boot — handcrafted in Stellenbosch, South Africa. 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