Global Leader in Barefoot Technology to Offer Traditional Handmade Bushman Sandals, Bring Awareness to Original Human Movement and Funds to Support Namibian Community
Press Release – LOS ANGELES — May 10, 2016 — Vivobarefoot, a leading global producer of barefoot shoes, announced today the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for the handmade original bushman SAN-dals. The 30-day campaign is set to raise $100,000 to produce a limited edition of SAN-dals in Namibia, in an effort to help revive the ancient bushman craft, support the local community and bring traditional bushman sandals to the U.S. market. Kickstarter pledge levels range from $15 to $7,200, with all profits to be reinvested back into the local Namibian community to maintain the village, purchase staple foods, and create a famine fund for drought years.
Vivobarefoot was launched as a stand-alone brand in 2012 by seventh generation shoemakers Galahad and Asher Clark on the premise of making shoes that allow feet to do their na…