About Us
Our Journey: More Than a Brand, A Story of Sole
Before the products, before the logo, before the name—there was a story. One of loss, of healing, and of rediscovering purpose. Brotherly Sole was never just about clothes or sneakers—it was born from a deep place of pain and resilience, created to build community for those who’ve ever felt unseen. This is the timeline of how one man’s struggle became a movement to connect one sole at a time.
2013 – The Beginning of a Journey
Started college and lost a core part of identity without sports. Sneakers became a personal anchor, leading to the launch of the first brand, Revolution.
2014 – 2016: The Darkest Years
Faced deep depression. On June 12, 2016, nearly ended it all but had a transformative realization—I didn’t want to go, I just didn’t want to feel the pain anymore.
Summer 2016 – The Birth of Brotherly Sole
Driving through Philly at 2 a.m., the name Brotherly Sole came to life. Officially launched August 24, 2016, as a brand for the unheard and unseen, tied to sneaker culture.
2017 – 2018: Balancing Life and the Brand
Returned to school, graduated, and became a father. I Faced major life setbacks including job loss, homelessness, and hustled via DoorDash to survive and learn the business.
2019 – The First Real Step
Went all-in. Found manufacturers, learned materials, and used DoorDash money to fund the first bulk order. The response was massive. Welcomed another child—more fuel to keep building.
2020 – A Breakthrough Moment
During COVID, tested sock samples. First one flopped, second one hit. Sold 100 pairs in 3 days. Later that year, the first bulk order sold out in under an hour—proof of a real movement.
2021 – Loss and Resilience
Production delays hit hard. Planned hoodie releases, but a tragic loss of a cousin in October left everything on pause. Still pushed through a scheduled LA pop-up. Heartbreaking but pivotal.
2022 – Outworking the Pain
Didn’t stop. Full-time job, full-time dad, full-time brand. Summer sales topped $60K in 3 months. But burnout hit hard by fall. Mental and emotional weight became unavoidable.
2023 – A Necessary Pause
Work distractions mounted. God was telling me to slow down. That’s when the Take Care hoodie was created—accidentally but with purpose. Took time off to focus on healing and self-care.
2024 – The Story Continues
We’re still writing this story. The mission now is clearer than ever—create space for connection, healing, and expression through every piece. Prioritize yourself. Take your time. Keep going.