DRILLMASTERS was launched in 1985 by Jon Farbman, who set out to solve the problem of comfortable marching band shoes with dance-shoe-like flexibility that could stand up to the rigors of corps-style marching. Featuring the revolutionary Rolled-Heel® design so effectively helps students learn and perform that it was awarded patent protection. Styles of drill, marching, playing, and show designs have changed vastly, but for 30+ years Drillmasters has remained the dependable standard.