Azza Besbes

Founder of Azza Sports

“Finally I’ve decided it’s time for a fencer to offer the best fencing shoes to its peers.”

Azza Sports was built out of lived frustration. After competing at the highest level for over a decade, the shoes available for fencers simply weren’t good enough. We decided to change that from the inside.

No more settling for less. Step onto the strip with shoes engineered specifically for the demands of fencing: lateral stability, piste grip, and foot protection built in from the ground up.

A legacy spanning the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics.

Silver medalist at the 2017 World Championships.

11-time African champion.

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Timeline

From idea to piste

Azza Sports started from a simple idea: fencers deserved better. This set us off on a journey built on real fencing insights. We tested. We failed. We started over. And we are just getting started.

May 2020

Research phase

In-depth research based on the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textile & Apparel, partnering with CTC to frame the technical requirements and the brand vision.
Nov 2020

Initial sample creation

Partnering with footwear experts around the world to kick off the design and development process.
March 2021

First prototype phase

Sampling of AF version 1 with a well-known footwear factory based in China. Creating a first set of samples for the testing phase.
July 2021TOKYO 2020

Olympic field testing

Samples tested under real conditions during the Tokyo Olympics. Feedback gathered from professional athletes and the testing institute.
Dec 2021

Design revisions

Incorporating feedback and test results. Refining the design and technical features, leading to versions 2 & 3. Further testing and refinement.
Jan 2022

Final sample sign-off

The final samples are ready for bulk production, offering modern colorways that cater to contemporary tastes.
Jun 2022

Pre-sales

The formal pre-sales process begins. Accounts start to see the momentum behind the future of fencing footwear.
Dec 2022

Production and delivery

Production complete. Top-quality fencing shoes delivered to our first customers worldwide.
Mar 2023

Second collection: Paris 2024

After strong sales and great feedback, we begin working on our second collection, gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. More innovation to come.

Community

We are always by your side

Our brand is created by fencers, for fencers. We are dedicated to not only providing top-quality gear but also to connecting with our community. We love meeting you, hearing your feedback, and building this together.

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