THE WORLD'S FIRST BASKETBALL SNEAKERS 1892

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Kickstown
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Bringing back the National Treasure, the World's 1st Basket-Ball sneaker, designed in the year 1892 by the Colchester Rubber Co.
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Backers: 100
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98

Funded: $9,753 of $29,000
Dates: Aug 8th -> Sep 10th (34 days)
Project By: Kickstown
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Latest News

Hi Everyone...

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, we cannot thank you enough for your support! We are ecstatic to have reached 100 pledges. The fact that you all are willing to pledge your hard earned money to help support our endeavor means for to us than you will ever know! We... (Read More)

20% Funded

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, we are at 20% funded.. Kickstarter says if you can get that far you have a 62% chance of funding. We hope this is true for us! Don't forget to share this page and our story with anyone you think might be interested in a pair of these... (Read More)

World

August 18th - via: footwearnews.com
The Colchester Rubber Co. reportedly made the world's first pair of basketball sneakers a year after Dr. James Naismith invented the sport. (Read More)

Going Strong

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friend, thank you for all your support thus far in bringing back The World's First Basket-Ball Sneaker. We have one little favor to ask- please share and send your friends and family our way. We need about 350 backers to make our goal, if each of... (Read More)

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