Angles was founded in 2016 in Zlín, Czech Republic, a city with a long tradition of shoemaking, but today Angles shoes are manufactured in Portugal. Rayve is a newer brand created to offer urban barefoot shoes such as sneakers, something the company felt was missing from the market. The idea behind the shoes is to combine classic sneaker style with barefoot features such as lightweight construction, roomy toe space, a flexible sole, and zero drop for all-day comfort in everyday life.