Episode 12: District Vision—Max Vallot & Tom Daly on the Intersection of Mindfulness, Relationship & Running
On this episode of Into the Well, I speak to Max Vallot and Tom Daly, co-founders of District Vision. The New York-based brand sits at the intersection of mindfulness and performance, having created a range of eyewear initially made for runners. As the longtime friends have grown their business, they have also grown their spiritual practices, creating a unique relationship between themselves and the industry. Both came from fashion, working with large global brands and now are channeling their holistic abilities into creating a brand that is much more than a brand, putting on unique workshops, events and creating a wider range of products from footwear with Salomon to healing bowls with Incausa. On this episode they share their journeys from Germany to New York and what the new landscape looks like for the mindful athlete and how they work together.
Max Vallot & Tom Daly
District Vision make tools for mindful athletes, starting with performance eyewear just a couple years ago—creating products that are equally function-first and performance enhancing. They take a holistic approach to athleticism and the idea that mental well-being is the foundation of every form of physical exercise.
“The more you quiet things down, the clearer things become. If you’re making space in the mind, you’re making space for ideas and creativity, ideas come more naturally.”