The Story Of Dr. Dom

Dominique’s commitment to family is the anchor behind everything he builds. Long before Old Sole, long before the clinics, research labs, or creative work, he saw leadership first at home—as a husband, a father, and a man of God.

He’s married to Khalliah Grace Bryant-Tull, a marriage and family therapist whose work in Jacksonville is as impactful as it is heartfelt. Her grounding presence, her insight, and her partnership shape much of the intention behind his work.

Dominique is also a father to two children who quietly influence the direction of his purpose. His son, Ari Anthony Tull, has already found his way into the creative world—appearing naturally in the Colors Collection as a reflection of the joy and authenticity Dom hopes Old Sole always carries. His daughter, Ellah Faith Tull, is young, curious, and growing fast, reminding him daily why legacy and stability matter.

For Dominique, faith is the blueprint. Following Christ informs how he leads his home, how he moves through the world, and how he defines fatherhood. The same principles he brings to his family—patience, accountability, service, and love—show up in his work. Every project and every long night spent designing, printing, or refining is ultimately rooted in creating security, opportunity, and strength for the people God entrusted to him.

"You're Doing Gods When You're in Your Bag"

Dominique Shane Tull is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists—but his path has always been more than just medicine. It’s about movement, history, and design.

Born in Nashville, TN, Dominique’s early academic career began at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology. His passion for rehabilitation deepened while interning in the Constraint-Induced Therapy Lab under Dr. Edward Taub and Dr. David Morris, PT, DPT, which led him to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, graduating in 2018. He then continued on to complete his Orthopaedic Residency and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida from 2018-2021.

During PT school, Dominique took an orthotics course in 2017—a moment that planted the first seed for Old Sole. He realized how expensive, bulky, and unfashionable orthopedic footwear was, and he believed there had to be a way to merge biomechanics with artistry to create something better. At first, it was just a thought: Could footwear be functional and stylish at the same time?

In 2019, that thought evolved into purpose. While taking "Thinking on Your Feet," a continuing education course taught by Dr. Tony Bare, PT, DPT, Dominique discovered how footwear could truly optimize foot function in ways no shoe had before. This realization sent him deeper into research, exploring how gait mechanics, pain reduction, and design innovation could come together to create a shoe that doesn’t just support movement—but improves it.

Dominique’s work has always been rooted in community. His biggest goal—both personally and professionally—is to uplift, support, and revitalize Black communities in Jacksonville and beyond. Every project he touches, whether it’s footwear design, education, or creative storytelling, is tied back to that mission.

He believes deeply in the power of education and community, and sees them as two of the strongest pillars for real, lasting change. That belief shows up not only in his designs and research, but also in the spaces he helps create. As a co-creator of Wind Down Wednesday, Dominique uses community-driven platforms and events to bring people together, celebrate local culture, and build connection across the city.

The cultural references in his design, the stories he chooses to tell, and the aesthetics he gravitates toward all reflect the history, resilience, and creativity of his own community. And as Old Sole grows, his aim is to turn influence into impact—using the resources and capital generated through his work to create meaningful economic opportunity and long-term revitalization in Jacksonville and beyond.

The purpose is simple and unwavering:

to uplift the people.

Everything else flows from that.