Kickstarter
Exclusive: Waterproof Knit Footwear Maker Vessi Reportedly Talking to Potential Investors
Vessi debuted on Kickstarter in 2017 with "the world's first 100 percent waterproof knit shoes."
Sneaker Startup Lets Wearers ‘Walk on Water’
Hygra, a new sneaker line based around a water-based midsole cushioning system, launched on Kickstarter this…
Sheertex Owner Launches Quick-Drying Swimwear
SRTX has taken to Kickstarter to promote a new knit technology which dries in half the time of conventional…
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Italian Luxury Startup Launching Apple-Leather Sneaker on Kickstarter
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Peloton Instructor Emma Lovewell Designs Custom Jeans for Sene
The lineup which features a light wash called the "Emma Blue" and '90s-inspired distressing is available now…
Stony Creek Colors Brings Natural Indigo Dye Direct to Consumers
The campaign offers IndiGold in many reward forms, most notably as an Easy Indigo Dye Kit, along with other…
How TikTok Helped This Denim Kickstarter Reach its Goal in 9 Hours
Osian Gwynedd launched his denim venture on Kickstarter after promoting on TikTok and reached his goal within…
Finnish Startup Aims to Raise $1M+ for ‘Climate Neutral’ Coffee Sneaker
Rens Original's Nomad sneaker features an upper made from a 50/50 blend of recycled coffee yarn and recycled…
3D-Printed Kickstarter Sneaker Riffs on Aerospace and Opera
Materials used in Me Next sneakers are designed to eliminate harmful shockwaves during walking or running…
Sneaker Kickstarter Uses Carbon Fiber to Double the Lifespan of Running Shoes
According to Hann Shoes, its carbon fiber-suspension technology extends the lifespan of its running sneakers…
Hong Kong Startup Turns to One of the World’s Oldest Shoes for Inspiration
Inspired by sagebrush bark sandals, Lonowear used tree bark-derived yarn to craft the uppers for its…
Merino Wool Sneaker Kickstarter Follows in Allbirds’ Footsteps
Talent Jogger's crowdfunding campaign resembles the 2014 Kickstarter Allbirds' co-founder started two years…
How Slow Jeans Intends to Fast-Track Hemp in Denim
Slow Jeans launched a Kickstarter campaign debuting jeans made of Himalayan hemp, a natural fiber known for…
This New Sock Brand Takes Aim at Denim Fans
U.K. sock brand Denim Star offers Italian-made socks with an indigo-inspired twist.
Kickstarter Campaign Raises $600K for Versatile Lightweight Footwear
Blurring the line between shoe and sock, the Skinners 2.0 can be used for short runs, workouts, yoga…