SIGI MAIER - Lead Designer
Sigi is our lead designer and creative mastermind, bringing his innovative touch to every project. With experience collaborating with top footwear brands like Ecco, Birkenstock, and Puma, Sigi’s expertise spans across nearly every category of outdoor products. His ability to transform our input into outstanding designs is unmatched—every sketch he creates is done by hand, with no reliance on computer-aided design.
Inspired by the functionality and anatomy of the human body, Sigi’s designs always prioritize comfort and performance. His easygoing nature and constant smile make him a beloved figure among the team. Outside of design, Sigi has a passion for photography, always capturing moments with his camera in hand. He and his wife, Ani, share a love for travel and scuba diving, and they’re currently building yurts on their property in Portugal to welcome guests. Together with their dogs, they embrace the peaceful, nature-filled life on their land.
Bill Wirz - COO
Bill has played a variety of roles in the footwear industry, from sales to driving key fit and wear testing processes at globally recognized brands. He has even owned his own shoe store! Bill is a life-long runner who competed at the collegiate level, and is passionate about all things related to the footwear industry.
Ryan erickson - CEO
Even as a teenager (see photo), Ryan had a deep passion for footwear, customizing his shoes with paint and new stitching to make them completely unique. As an adult, he built a career in sales and marketing for footwear brands, dedicating himself to mastering every aspect of the shoe industry.