Crosskix Footwear, a new athletic footwear company based in Portland, OR, has launched their 40-day
Kickstarter campaign (ending May 7, 2013). The Kickstarter campaign is designed to pre-sell the brand’s first designs to start production.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the campaign had $56,407 pledges from 1,008 backers.
In a statement, the company said it offers “the perfect mix of style, comfort, and most of all,
functionality, and is a superior alternative to Crocs and other brands
in the foam composite footwear category.”
Unlike other EVA
shoes that are made with just one mold, Crosskix shoes are made with
separate components. Crosskix said this allows the shoes to be more flexible,
resulting in a fit and wear comparable to fabric-made sneakers. Crosskix
shoes only weigh 7.5 oz., making them lightweight and comfortable
for multiple uses including leisure, exercise as well as work.
The shoes also have special air and water drain holes, keeping feet cool and dry and
allowing water to enter the shoes and drain easily without having to
take them off. The shoes are made of
soft composite foam that is 100% recyclable.
“We believe there’s definitely a void in this category for a more
sportier, stylish, and functional shoe,” said Eric Saligumba, founder,
Crosskix Footwear & Apparel Co. “Our goal was to design a shoe that
everyone can proudly wear for multiple uses, and of course, look good
while doing it.”
