Areni 1 Footwear: The Brand 5,500 Years In The Making 🇦🇲

A project in Yerevan, Armenia by Cole Tashjian
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We handcraft lifestyle footwear that bridges the remotely ancient and the daringly modern
Backers: 211
Average Pledge Per Backer: $190

Funded: $40,035 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 10th (41 days)
Project By: Cole Tashjian
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Latest News

Care Kits and other Add-ons

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers!, In preparation for shipping your orders, we're putting together optional add-on packs for your shoes such as hand-carved wooden suede brushes and shining products. As we do this, we would love to hear from you with any ideas of things... (Read More)

We've cracked the 30,000 dollar mark!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Awesome Backers! Wanted to reach out again to thank you for helping us TRIPLE OUR GOAL! As the founder, I started with a unique vision for a shoe brand that celebrated the history of my ancestral home, Armenia, by offering a product that had a... (Read More)

Over 100 BACKERS!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again A1 fans! It's time to celebrate breaking the 100 backer mark, amazing! From the whole Areni 1 team, I wanted to commemorate this accomplishment by thanking you all again. As a small group of passionate people, it makes all the hard work... (Read More)

Worried about picking your size? WE GOT YOU!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! I've heard from a lot of you about size concerns, and am very proud to our announce we've partnered with a very clever tech company called ItFits!. We sent our shoes to their lab in Italy where they created models of each size we have... (Read More)

Already prepping our next production run!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Thanks again for supporting Areni 1 Footwear. I'm very pleased to announce that we're already ordering more materials for our Kickstarter Backer round of production. Here's a pic  of one of our fantastic craftsmen at work!  We love... (Read More)

Our Lifetime Guarantee Program is Finalized!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I've got some GREAT news to share today:  After getting our logistics partner on board, we've finalized the terms for our LIFETIME GUARANTEE PROGRAM! The oldest Armenian shoe stuck around for 5,500 years- let’s try and do even better! Here’s how... (Read More)

FUNDED IN 15 HOURS!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
WOW- we can’t thank you guys enough for your incredible support, it’s hard to believe we’ve hit our goal so quickly! I’m committed to rewarding your support with a truly special product. Your orders will ship in the month of October or... (Read More)

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