ABOUT HOPS

Hops Sportswear Ltd is a family owned Business based in Melbourne Australia. 2 years in the making this original brand was dreamt up in New Zealand, developed in Australia, designed in Italy and built in China. Hops was launched in November 2007.

Matt Kaipuke a former point guard who played in the New Zealand NBL is the founder and CEO of Hops. Pietro Pellicelli Kicksguide artist of the year in 2005 is the Chief designer of Hops. Pietro is based in Italy. Both Matt and Pietro are Ball players 1st and business men 2nd and are both passionate about designing top quality shoes at affordable prices.