From Parent’s Questions to a Movement Philosophy

It started with Alicia. When our daughter was 16 months old, she was just finding her rhythm. We noticed her foot turned outward, and a medical consultation led us to the world of custom orthotics. That appointment gave us more than just advice. It left us wanting to understand more before making a decision on her behalf.

Learning to see feet differently So we started reading. We spent months researching, learning and rethinking the relationship between our feet and the ground. What we discovered changed our perspective entirely. We realized that footwear shouldn't just "fit"—it should allow the foot to function as nature intended.

That learning shaped our first brand, Pyopp We began by creating children’s footwear designed to stay as close as possible to the barefoot experience. In a world of thick, rigid soles, we stayed committed to what we had learned. Over time, other parents saw the benefits of natural movement, and a community of trust grew around us.

We realised something else. More adults were looking for footwear that felt simpler, more natural, and less restrictive. Arie and I felt the same shift in our own lives, becoming more aware of how we moved and how much that foundation mattered.

That is what led us to create Pyopp Fledge Pyopp Fledge is our barefoot footwear line for adults, born in Indonesia and designed with a focus on durability and a foot-shaped fit. Our thinking has been shaped by the work of people such as Dr Andy Bryant and The Foot Collective, and by everything we have learned from our own family and community along the way. 

Built on the same principles of thoughtful design, simplicity, and natural movement, Pyopp Fledge is for those who value a more considered way of living. We don't just make shoes. We create tools for purposeful movement.

Everything we create is rooted in that original search for answers. We are proud to welcome you to the Pyopp family.

— Arie & Jacqualine, Founders