BALLOP

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Gallop lightly, BALLOP!
BALLOP is a sports brand from South Korea. It began in 2014 with the launch of aqua shoes and, drawing on the research and development capabilities of its operating company, GTS Global, has expanded its range to include aqua shoes, walking shoes, running shoes, sneakers, sportswear, and accessories. The brand name combines the idea of going barefoot and galloping outdoors, and the brand offers functional footwear centered on lightness and freedom of movement. Its signature lines include TIVAT running shoes and Aqua Shoes. In 2016, it received the top award in the footwear category at ISPO in Germany.

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Gallop barefoot towards an outdoorsy lifestyle.

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4 brands
Founded
2016-2019
2016 Sub-brand
JAM FLAT
Footwear

A barefoot shoe line for indoor exercise

JAM FLAT is a barefoot shoe line for yoga, Pilates, and mat exercises that BALLOP launched

JAM FLAT is a barefoot shoe line for yoga, Pilates, and mat exercises that BALLOP launched alongside JAM SOCKS. It was developed as footwear for indoor exercise, prioritizing slip resistance and fit, with a different purpose from BALLOP’s aqua shoes for use near water and sneakers for outdoor everyday wear and running. Part of the same JAM family as JAM SOCKS, it is a spin-off line that helped expand into the indoor fitness market with shoes as well as socks.

2016 Sub-brand
JAM SOCKS
Footwear

A footwear line for yoga and Pilates

JAM SOCKS is a barefoot-style sock line developed as BALLOP expanded beyond its primarily

JAM SOCKS is a barefoot-style sock line developed as BALLOP expanded beyond its primarily aqua-shoe offerings into the lifestyle sports sector. Designed for yoga and Pilates, it supports posture during indoor exercise through sweat absorption and non-slip features, and was marketed primarily to women in their 20s and 30s. Unlike Aqua Shoes for water sports and BSR resort wear, it is positioned as a footwear line focused on indoor fitness and athleisure.

2019 Sub-brand
BSR (Ballop Sport of Resort)
Clothing

A resortwear line extending into everyday clothing

BSR was a resort-concept lifestyle wear line launched by BALLOP for the Spring/Summer 2019

BSR was a resort-concept lifestyle wear line launched by BALLOP for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. It expanded beyond BALLOP’s lineup centered on aqua shoes and sports equipment, offering apparel and shoes that combined functionality and fashion for everyday wear. Unlike BALLOP’s fitness and water sports lines, it was positioned as a derivative line emphasizing resort-inspired design and versatility as everyday wear.

2019 Sub-brand
TIVAT-RUN
Footwear

A running shoe line focused on specialization

TIVAT-RUN is a running-focused line derived from TIVAT, BALLOP’s signature running shoe se

TIVAT-RUN is a running-focused line derived from TIVAT, BALLOP’s signature running shoe series. BALLOP launched TIVAT-RUN in 2019 and has continued to introduce new lines, including Gradient, Wingtip, Wintry, 3.0, 2.0 Plus, and Protect. Unlike aqua shoes and everyday sneakers, it is a core footwear line that emphasizes functionality and specialization for running, contributing to BALLOP’s development as a sports brand.

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