Our Story

Hi, I’m Scotty, the founder of Stride Tribe.

There was a point in my life when everything around me felt like it was falling apart. I was lost, confused, and angry.

I used to laugh off depression, I thought it was an excuse. Then I found myself not caring about anything, convinced everyone was against me, sleeping all day just to escape the anxiety in my chest. I’d sit still and my thoughts alone would send me into full-blown panic attack until I’d end up in derealization, watching life like I was dreaming or in 3rd person.

Everyone around me kept telling me what I should do, what was best for me. That only made it worse. I felt like I was slipping away. Like I was about to lose control of everything, including myself. And there was nothing I could do to just snap out of it.

One day, I decided I had to try something. I couldn't find a reason as to why it even mattered, but I forced myself to commit to it anyway. Running was the only thing I could think of that didn’t require anyone else, didn’t need fancy gear, didn’t need approval. So I ran.

I remember being out in the woods staring at the trees, trying to ground myself. Just trying to feel something real again. Slowly, it started to work. The panic stopped. The anxiety quieted down. Life stopped feeling like a dream.

Running gave me control of my life again. Doctors tried to give me medication, but I told them I’d rather run. Even when I fell out of the habit, I always came back to it. Not because I was good at it. I’m still not. But because it meant something deeper to me than just pace or performance.

Eventually, I realized I wasn’t alone. There were so many people out there carrying their own weight, facing their own demons, quietly running through it. I wanted to create something for us. A place where the designs actually mean something. Where the gear reminds you why you started. Something to help you keep going when things get heavy.

That’s why Stride Tribe exists. This isn’t a brand. It’s a home for people like us, a recognition.

The stories people have shared with me are powerful. They remind me why I started this in the first place. This Tribe has inspired me more than I can put into words, and I hope it keeps doing the same for others.

Every single order is packed by me. Every thank-you note is written by hand. Every email or DM is me replying. This is real. I want it to be the best it can be, and it wouldn’t be anything without the Tribe.

Thank you for being here.

We’re all out there, outracing our shadows, and lighting up the dark one stride at a time.