FIT - FORM - FUNCTION - OUR MISSION!!

Every great partnership has a great balance. As most people know the Chinese have an ancient symbol called the "Yin & Yang". The "Yin" represents the soft energy & the Yang represents the hard energy. Alexander Gross - NASA materials science engineer represents the "Yin" in this synergy, and brings all of his technical mastery to a Talón. I myself represent the "Yang" energy and bring all my knowledge of fighting competitions, challenge matches, and real world self defense to the design table. Mix the two and you have a "Talón" (means heel in english) which represents stability in a martial art context. We ALL need to be stable on our feet so a Talón is for EVERYONE & is a super light comfortable casual, going out, workout or even work shoe! Thanks to three years of testing and development, Talón is finally here!! Try a pair and you won't regret it. Enjoy them, stay safe, and I hope for many blessings in your life! - Sincerely Grandmaster Joël Castillo

Now for the "boring";) NASA engineer technical bits, courtesy of Alexander Gross

• Our new "Last", the shape of the form from which the shoe is constructed, is the first ever built from foot morphology studies gleaned specifically during martial arts fights. This Last provides the optimum stance for competition, or a street fight! It is shaped for “the foot in sand” position.
• Our shoe upper shaping provides a more secure fit than ever before as it both protects and amplifies the power of the foot in action. It is a new hybrid design for martial arts, a mid-cut height with a glove wrap fit for the toes and a snug heel counter.
• Our upper material choice is “Stealth leather”, unquestionably strongest for use in sports! It provides non-stretch support for all joints and the 26 bones of the foot as it outlasts any other material. 
• Upper reinforcements are also strategically located at all wear areas noticed on other martial arts shoes produced by our competitors. These prevent blowout, toenail cut through, and kick abrasion spots during use.
• Upper also includes a click-in fit which locks the foot into fighting position. Also a firm toe box is specifically designed for kicking power enhancement.
• Comfort is provided within the upper by a wick dry lining, a removable customizable footbed, an achilles tendon pad and a snug ankle collar both filled with memory foam, and a thin layer of impact foam on the instep of the foot.
• Elastic fit provisions are provided to eliminate the need for laces on the upper.
• The shaping ( styling ) of the upper represents a stealth fighting machine……choose your weapon!! The sleek silhouette tapers into a killer toe box!
• High jumping during kicks is cushioned by an industry first asymmetrical midsole which helps to prevent arch collapse at landing as well as self -centering support to maintain/regain balance.
• The custom outer-sole is which we refer to as "GROUND ZERO" is constructed of a new blend of ultra-high abrasion resistant rubber never before used in martial arts footwear. It contains provisions for Tri-Axis pivoting at 3 different locations on the outsole, toes, ball, and heel. It also provides "center of pressure cushioning" beneath the heel. Combined with herringbone shaped skid grip traction, and smooth rounded kicking surfaces all around the periphery. The sidewalls are also textured for traction on edges as the foot rolls into action. It is nimble, & non-marking with the traction of a gecko!
• The color is a stealthy smooth dull finish for smooth aerodynamic kicking. Its non-reflecting radar absorbing airfoil is inspired by the SR 71 Blackbird!

Most technically advanced martial art footwear outsole ever!