The story of Prickly Pair starts in Costa Rica, a popular destination for surfers and travelers. In Costa Rica if you're not prepared, you can end up hurt and miss out on the fun to be had, surfing, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. Founder and creator Jason Barbaria realized that there was a need for a shoe that helped you get ready for such a trip. With the idea in mind, he enrolled his twin brother Anthony, who loves making new things, to whip up some samples - and as such Pickly Pair was born.