Eik Braun-Ottosen
TABI founder
Balance and feeling barefoot - that sensation was Eik’s initial feeling, when he walked in his split-toe surf boots, from the surf-shop to the ocean (Capetown, South Africa).
Understanding footwear production from more than 20+ years in the shoe business, he wanted to share this sensation, with the world.
Understanding footwear production from more than 20+ years in the shoe business, he wanted to share this sensation, with the world.
NEXT STEP - MOVING TO JAPAN
Tabi silhuoettes were invented more than a 1000 years ago in Japan - worn on the feet of Geisha’s and Ninja’s.
Eik learned from the best, a fourth generation, mentor and manufacturer in Okayama, Japan - the techniques, and reason behind the traditional and unique footwear.
Eik learned from the best, a fourth generation, mentor and manufacturer in Okayama, Japan - the techniques, and reason behind the traditional and unique footwear.
TABI
EAST x WEST
before TABI
Eik founded Rubberduck when he was 25 years old in LA. It became popular amongst A-list celebrities like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton & Lindsay Lohan.
build & sold two shoe companies
Eik sold rubberduck, and founded Nature. - A wide toe box shoe made for feet. This footwear journey made TABI possible 4 years ago.
TABI early stages
Pressure Map
Classic aesthetic / technical performance
Materials & tooling
TABI team picks
Eiks personal favourites
MEET THE TABI TEAM
we are based in Denmark, US & HK
EIK BRAUN-OTTOSEN
CEO/Founder
eik@tabifootwear.com
EMMA TSUKATANI
Customer experience
hello@tabifootwear.com
ESTHER VERA LOCK-HANSEN
Press & Marketing
press@tabifootwear.com
HANNE JØNSSON
Sales
sales@tabifootwear.com
