A Kickstarter Worth Supporting

I know, I know, everyone has a crowdsourcing thing out there right now, and sure, most are really worthwhile. But I can say with 100% confidence, that this one is truly worth supporting.


My friend Annie was an architect that decided she wanted to make shoes. Her company Mohop hand makes these shoes here in America and they are amazing comfortable to wear. I speak from experience, as I own three pairs of varying heights, all made from reclaimed wood and tied with changeable ribbons (or whatever else you want to put on there). The tie system is awesome because you can swap them out and tie them in dozens of ways, so with one pair of shoes, you really have many pair since they can be endlessly customized.


I supported her campaign (and no, she didn't ask me to write this... I'm doing it because I believe in her!) and in turn will be getting pair number four as a reward. So tell me, when was the last time you got a handmade pair of gorgeous shoes, made in America, for only $45? Seriously, this is a win-win situation for everyone!


Watch the video above, check out her page with all the info on rewards, press she's received, her back story, and loads more, then pick a level to support her! The time is running out and she's SO close to her $50K goal, which will enable her to manufacture more shoes using a high-tech system that will allow her company to grow and have her shoes show up in shops around the world.


I think all of us who hand make our goods find stopping blocks in the cycle (bras, undies, socks, shoes) and when you can get over one of those hurdles and find something handmade in those categories, it feels amazing. Check out her page and support her (and reward yourself) before it's too late!