Shoes - Planet-Friendly, Handmade in the USA.
A project in Agua Dulce, CA by Nicora Johns000days
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Our 2013 Debut Shoe Collection: Handmade Quality, Locally Sourced & Produced with 100% Eco-Conscious Materials.
Backers: 347
Average Pledge Per Backer: $232
Funded: $80,351 of $72,900
Dates: Jun 19th -> Aug 18th (60 days)
Project By: Nicora Johns
Backers: 347
Average Pledge Per Backer: $232
Funded: $80,351 of $72,900
Dates: Jun 19th -> Aug 18th (60 days)
Project By: Nicora Johns
$80,351
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 18 @ 03:30 -0400 GMT
110%
of goal
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Latest News
Want to be a shoemaker? Masters tribute (2 of 2) 
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
My first professional training happened at Bonney & Wills School of Shoemaking in Ashland, OR. I now have a lifetime apprenticeship with the school and can't thank them enough. It's because of the school, I learned how many parts really go in... (Read More)
We made it! Now an intro... to the Shoe Masters who made it all possible. (1 of 2)
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Kris & Harry Kistorian are the father son shoe-making team who took a chance on us and gave us the facilities to make our shoes. Now, we are pretty much family and I can't thank them enough for taking a chance on eco vegan shoes. Thank you... (Read More)
Custom Kicks
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Start getting ready for your order! You can do it one of two ways... 1: Name a color & we will style the rest or 2: You can customize every single feature of the shoe...if you're in the second category it's time to start getting ready. There are... (Read More)
Check it out: The world is ready for responsible fashion!
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Press this Week:Refinery 29 The Kind Life with Alicia Silverstone Girlie Girl Army Liberty Mutual - Responsibility Project In depth interview with the founder Marilu Henner Radio Show - Interview is still streaming Thank you all for helping us clean... (Read More)
Radio show tomorrow!
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a friendly reminder to listen in to us on the Marilu Henner radio show tomorrow. Interview will be streaming all day. www.marilushow.com Thank you pledgers! Nicora Johns (Read More)
The perfect fit
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful pledgers! Since we want your shoes to fit perfectly, we have a couple of suggestions if you are unsure of what size to order. All of our sizes are standard US sizes, but you're probably used to wearing a different size in different... (Read More)
Where your Money Goes
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Wanted to take the opportunity to share our pricing chart with you wonderful giving folks, because everyone deserves to know where their dollars are going! With the Nicora Johns kickstarter, we are trying to configure the pricing on our shoes so that... (Read More)
Tune in to NJ on the radio
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear amazing backers, Thank you for your ongoing support as we head into the home stretch of this campaign. We have a lot of plans for our last 10 days including an appearance on the Marilu radio show next Tuesday with Marilu Henner, health &... (Read More)
Meet an NJ shoemaker
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Edwin, Master of sewing and materials. He has taught me countless techniques and has vastly improved my Spanish as well. Edwin has been making shoes in the US for decades, he's originally from Guatemala. He's a father of 3 and has definitely... (Read More)
Meet an NJ shoemaker
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Teresa. She's been making shoes in Southern California for 20 years. I asked her what people need to know about shoemaking and she said, "People don't understand how many steps it takes to make a shoe, it takes many hours. So when you buy a... (Read More)
Sandals are available now!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Newsflash: Leroys, Sallys & Virginias
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We have found ways to add more custom features free of charge thanks to our amazing sole materials partner, Vibram USA. Please see below for all your customizable features & start planning out your shoe. CUSTOM OPTIONS: 1) Pick your upper... (Read More)
Dear Leroy purchasers,
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the request of pledger (Carlos) we are adding an option! The Leroy is now available with a NO HEEL option. The heel itself is now only 1/4 inch high, but now you get to take it or leave it. Just let us know when we send you the order form.... (Read More)
Dear FIRST 110
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Meet a NJ Shoemaker
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Giish has been making shoes for 73 years and has made shoes in 4 countries. Now he is working with Nicora Johns. At one point in his career he was managing 150 workers and making 6000 pairs a week, he has even made shoes for royalty, but now orders... (Read More)
Dear FIRST 96 backers!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a great week for US Eco shoemakers! Please follow us on Instagram or Twitter if you don't already. :) @nicorajohns. FOR THE MEN: We did a photo shoot with eco-fashion enthusiast Matt Skiba from the band Alkaline Trio. He wore them in... (Read More)
Thank You Offer for our Pledgers
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Our first week! (Shoes, Press, and Progress!)
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been an amazing first week! Only 380 pairs to go to reach our goal! During the week, we did some photo shoots with 3 compassionate fashion ambassadors in music: Andy Hurley of Fall Out BoyDavey Havok of AFIHunter Burgan of AFIAlso! Big news... (Read More)
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