Founders

David Schlachter Co-founder, Explorer of ideas. Builder of barefoot futures

I spend my time creating things I believe can wake people up. Shoes. Stories. Systems. Whatever it takes to bring people back to what's real. The Tao speaks to balance. And i've always felt obsessed with restoring it. When the world becomes too centralised, I lean into the edges. When it fragments too far, I seek the center. I move like water. Contrarian by instinct. Not to rebel, but to rebalance. I want to evolve the world by helping it remember its other half. Most systems have become on dimensional. Loud. Rigid. Disconnected from the body. Disconnected from nature. I want to design thing that help people feel again. Breath again. Question again. One of the hardest thing's I've done was walking away from the pre-written story. I left school. Left expectations. And stepped into the unknown. Thats where I found peace. Curiosity. And the space to build something that feels alive.. If my footsteps could leave a message, they'd say. When the world forgets it balance. Be the reminder.

Larsen Schlachter Co-founder, Dreamer, Challenge Seeker

I spend my time falling in love with progression and growth, living for trying things the unconventional way, doing things that move me. From unicycling to yo-yoing, into a massive love for surfing, then a very big passion for climbing. I've always loved learning how to move through space, and taking challenges and embracing discomfort. It's where I truly find my growth. My Dream is to create a product that can influence the way people think and move through their life. A shoe that is more than just a shoe, but an item we can tie an emotion to. What if we could tie being our boldest and bravest selves to our feet? And that in turn could create our most resilient and strong version?In the past I have struggled with some fears and insecurities in how I would be able to walk through life. I was afraid to share my voice in public and generally uncomfortable in my skin. Over the past 2 years I took on my biggest fears and challenged my limiting self beliefs. Wanting to share my story with people, but for some reason just couldn't tie it to myself, and wanted it to serve a larger purpose. That's where abstract chimp came along for me. to be in the wellness space, and to deliver a message people could wear on their feet. The biggest drivers

we all have greatness within

greatness is only a matter of perspective

last but not least (embrace your authenticity)

If we all start to walk in our best self ( and share our dreams in our own unique way) the world will truly be a better place. If I could pass on a message to the world it would be "do it scared" take on those personal challenges that are daunting to you, walk through the discomfort and share your story. If we can evolve our footprint as individuals, we can truly all grow and bloom together.

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