WHO WE ARE
OCTAV
At Octav, we believe every fencers' potential, therefore, we are dedicated to supporting fencers on their journey to greatness. Our mission is to uplift and empower each individual, encouraging them to break through their limits and excel through precise and agile movements. Together, we celebrate the joy of conquering games and achieving remarkable success.
Understanding the challenges faced by fencers worldwide due to training constraints, we are fully committed to the fencing community's holistic development. We actively support and promote the sport on a global scale, making a meaningful impact by partnering with community-led programs and organizations. Our dedication to the fencing community extends to the ecological aspects, ensuring sustainability and responsible practices within the sport.
Timeline
Octav was founded in Brighton, England. Our goal is to build a leading fencing footwear brand that provides the most professional footwear for fencers and to become a trusted brand for every fencers.
Dec. 2022
Research Phase
We gathered top level fencers and researchers to collect insights,
May. 2023
1st Sketching
Drew the 1st sketching based on the insights.
Jun. 2023
1st Prototype
Completed the first prototype and delivered iterative feedback.
Mar. 2025
26th Round Prototype
Refined through 26 continuous iterations before finalizing the product.
Apr. 2025
Testing Phase
The shoes were sent to certified laboratories for testing under extreme conditions and distributed to internationally ranked fencers worldwide for evaluation during major competitions.
We Are Always by Your Side
Octav is more than a fencing footwear brand— we are committed to the fencing community as a whole, as well as to the ecological development of the fencing community.
