Farewell to Timpers: the inclusive sneaker brand closes its doors
The Valencia-based company Timpers, known for its inclusive footwear, has announced its permanent closure. After eight years of activity, the brand has decided to end its business venture. Timpers was not just a sneaker store, but a social project that sought to provide visibility to people with disabilities.
What made Timpers special was its unique design. Its sneakers were designed so that blind people could "see" them with their hands. The brand used different textures and the Braille system on its products to make them accessible to everyone. This philosophy turned the company into a benchmark for inclusive design in Spain.
However, the current economic situation has forced the management to make this difficult decision. As those responsible for the project explained, the increase in production costs and the large investment required to attract new customers have made the business unsustainable in the long term.
Despite the closure, the Timpers team feels very proud of the journey they have taken. For nearly a decade, they have demonstrated that fashion and inclusion can go hand in hand. The news has caused sadness among its followers, who value the positive impact the brand has had on society and the world of entrepreneurship.
With this farewell, a company that was born with the goal of breaking physical and social barriers disappears. Timpers says goodbye by thanking everyone for the support received over these years and leaving a clear message: disability should not be an obstacle to creating projects with human and social values.