Mazatli Footwear
Campaign Introduction:
Help us bring back the Dual-Toe-Post Sandal of Anahuac by supporting our fundraiser campaign for equipment and materials.
$5,335
Funds Raised
$5,335
Funds Raised
$4,500
Funding Goal
$4,500
Funding Goal
Aug 2019
Ended
Aug 2019
Ended-
East Los Angeles, CA
$5,335
Funds Raised
$5,335
Funds Raised
$4,500
Funding Goal
$4,500
Funding Goal
Aug 2019
Ended
Aug 2019
Ended-
East Los Angeles, CA
Campaign Story
Our Story
Our story begins in Anahuac (MesoAmerica, Mexico), Mazatli Footwear is a custom-made high performance unisex athletic huarache sandal designed with the "Dual-Toe-Post" technology of the Anahuac people to offer better support and comfort.
Our company name Mazatli comes from the word "Mazatl" which means deer in the Aztec language, Nahuatl.
Over the past year I have designed and tested our Mazatli Sandals across hundreds of miles of terrain and now want to start sharing them.
My goal is to start a footwear company that focuses on creating sandals Made in East Los Angeles that let your feet work naturally and comfortably using the Dual-Toe-Post footwear of Anahuac.
I'm asking for community support to take Mazatli Footwear to the next level. In order to increase production of these custom-made Dual-Toe-Post sandals that honor the Anahuac people.
"Inspired by Aztec footwear (artifacts and codixes) from Mexico"
By backing this campaign, you will be helping an East Los Angeles entrepreneur, purchase equipment and materials, including an industrial JUKI walking-foot sewing machine that will bring these beautiful and fully functional sandals from the past into today's world. Together we can launch Mazatli Footwear and create jobs in East Los Angeles.
"The Dual-Toe-Posts actually feel better than the single toe post, it helps distribute the toe pressure more efficient than a single toe post. The Aztecs knew this and that is why they wore Dual-Toe-Post sandals 500 years go."
To celebrate and thank you for your support, I will be making the sandals available to the public for the first time ever. Mazatli sandals will only be available through our fundraiser campaign for the time being. You can be one of the first to wear our Mazatli Sport Huarache Sandals! I’ve also designed some limited edition Mazatli branded rewards just for this campaign.
Community Inspired
Over the last couple of years I learned a lot about my community. I learned that they really care about their history, culture and huaraches. And that’s why I decided to build this company and to make huarache sandals that reflect the culture of Anahuac and East Los Angeles.
The Mazatli Athletic Huarache Sandal was an idea that came to me 2 years ago while hiking around some trails on my single toe post sandals (single toe post/thong sandals after a while begin to hurt).
I simply wondered, "Why can't I hike comfortably wearing my favorite sandals?" Looking for inspiration, I turned to my knowledge about the Aztecs, the Mayans, the Toltecs, the Zapotecas, the Mixteca, etc... who built entire civilizations wearing these special type of sandals.
I made my first prototype out of cardboard and that's when I knew that this idea would work.
I then created a more functional and aesthetic design so that it fits comfortably and performs well on both trails and sidewalks. I refined the engineering a bit more and there it was, the Mazatli Athletic Huarache Sandal.
A year later I began making the Mazatli Athletic Huarache Sandals out of my garage. In the last year, I have continued to refine my business and the sandal design as part of the OmniWorks ESTEC LA Incubator at East Los Angeles College.
Design Specs
Functionality
Designed after ancient huarache sandals with a modern twist. Mazatli Footwear Sandals use a functional strap system to allow for easy micro adjustments to fit, soft webbing straps, and high-tech SoleTech soles.
Our Quad Bracing System
We designed Mazatli Footwear Athletic Sandals to use a circular patent pending Quad Bracing System in a unique way that enables distinct control over both both toe posts and ankle strap tightness. This control ensures a custom and comfortable fit.
SoleTech Rubber Sole
6mm in thickness with knobby nubs for increased traction. Built from foot forming neoprene rubber composite. They begin to form to the shape of your feet after a day of wear.
Colors
Mazatli Footwear Sandals come in 7 different strap colors and we'll be adding more in the near future! Colors:
Sizing
Mazatli Footwear Sandals are custom-made to the size of your foot. If you consider your feet or toes strangely shaped in any way then our custom fit will work especially well for you.
Custom Fit
The fit of any running/hiking sandal is important. After the campaign closes we'll email you with directions for measuring the length of each foot in centimeters. Then we will build you a pair customized to your exact foot dimensions for no added cost! The better your measurements the better your sandals will fit.
Delivery of Rewards
No need to worry about sizing or colors when you make your pledge. After the campaign closes a survey will be sent to you via email to confirm your delivery address and to obtain your color preferences and sizing information. We expect all rewards to be delivered within 3 months of the close of the campaign, but will do our best to deliver to you as soon as possible. We’re just as excited to get them to you!
Satisfaction Guarantee
We want you to love your Mazatli products. Your feedback will help to make our sandals even better. We will work with you to resolve any sizing and fit issues.
Campaign Rewards
$15
Mazatli Footwear Stickers
You'll get a set of Mazatli stickers, a $10 credit towards a pair of Mazatli Footwear sandals, and your name up on Instagram.
$35
Mazatli Footwear T-Shirt
You'll get a Mazatli Footwear T-Shirt with front & back graphics, stickers and your name up on Instagram.
$45
Mazatli T-Shirt & Keychain & Stickers
You'll get a Mazatli Footwear T-Shirt (front & back graphics), Stainless Steel Caribiner Keychain, stickers and your name up on Instagram.
$60
One Pair of Mazatli Athletic Sandals
You'll get one pair of Mazatli Footwear Sandals (Mazatli Sport Huarache Sandal) with black or custom color straps, stickers and your name up on Instagram.
$100
One of Everything
You'll get a one pair of Mazatli Footwear Sandals (Anahuac Sport Huarache Sandals), plus T-Shirt, Stainless Steel Caribiner Keychain, stickers and your name up on Instagram.
$250
The Mazatli Custom Experience
Watch your sandals get made! Come to the Mazatli workshop and work with Jorge to create your fully customized Mazatli Footwear Sandals (Anahuac Sport Huarache Sandals), followed with lunch or dinner at East L.A.'s El Gallo Grill... plus T-Shirt, Stainless Steel Caribiner Keychain, stickers and your name up on Instagram.
Campaign Contributions
| Name | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Minogue | Boise, ID | June 12, 2019 |
| Alyssa De La Rosa | Scottsdale , AZ | June 14, 2019 |
| Felix Hernandez | Los Angeles, CA | June 14, 2019 |
| Maria Gurrola | Whittier , CA | June 14, 2019 |
| VERONICA Raygoza | Compton, CA | June 15, 2019 |
| Mercedes Barajas Tondre | Los Angeles, CA | June 15, 2019 |
| Anonymous | East Los Angeles, CA | June 16, 2019 |
| Samuel Castillo | Costa Mesa, CA | June 16, 2019 |
| Anonymous | Los Angeles, CA | June 22, 2019 |
| Jorge Luis Gurrola | East Los Angeles, CA | July 04, 2019 |
| Kim Vincent | Laramie, WY | July 05, 2019 |
| Raul Corral | Maywood, CA | July 05, 2019 |
| Beatriz Prado | Huntington Park, CA | July 06, 2019 |
| Daniel Montenegro | Montebello, CA | July 07, 2019 |
| Luis Blas | Stanton, CA | July 07, 2019 |
| Rosaly Ramos | Commerce, CA | July 08, 2019 |
| Heinz Medina | Gustine, CA | July 08, 2019 |
| David Nava | San Gabriel, CA | July 11, 2019 |
| Celine Vazquez | Montebello, CA | July 13, 2019 |
| Celeste Vazquez | Montebello, CA | July 17, 2019 |
| Diane Sontum | Laramie, WY | July 17, 2019 |
| Mason Vincent | Laramie, WY | July 19, 2019 |
| Arturo Ramirez | Rancho DomÃnguez , CA | July 19, 2019 |
| Debbie Gorski | Laramie, WY | July 24, 2019 |
| Patsy Millan | Los Angeles , CA | July 25, 2019 |
| Patsy Millan | Los Angeles, CA | July 25, 2019 |
| Kyra Moulton | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | July 25, 2019 |
| DAVID SILVA | TORRANCE, CA | July 26, 2019 |
| Jacqueline Jones | Long Beach, CA | July 26, 2019 |
| Miguel Leyva | Los Angeles, CA | July 28, 2019 |
| Jen Risley | Keene, NH | July 29, 2019 |
| Gerardo Salas | Hacienda Heights, CA | July 30, 2019 |
| Margarita Clement | Sherwood Forest, CA | August 02, 2019 |
| oscar mollee | ALMERE, Flevoland | August 04, 2019 |
| Anonymous | Whittier, CA | August 06, 2019 |
| Anonymous | Monterey Park, CA | August 09, 2019 |
| David R. Morin | Monterey Park, CA | August 10, 2019 |
| oscar mollee | ALMERE, Flevoland | August 11, 2019 |
| Anonymous | Los Angeles, CA | August 12, 2019 |
| Kelly Haigler Cornish | LARAMIE, WY | August 12, 2019 |
| Elena Velarde | Los Angeles, CA | August 12, 2019 |
| Herman Velarde | Los Angeles, CA | August 12, 2019 |
| Christina Montalvo | SOUTH GATE, CA, CA | August 12, 2019 |
| Joe Des Barres | Los Angeles, CA | August 12, 2019 |
| Diego Griego | Fort Collins, CO | August 12, 2019 |
| Jessica Brauer | LARAMIE, WY | August 14, 2019 |
| Gerardo Erazo | Chino, CA | August 15, 2019 |
| Lissette Arceo | Los Angeles, CA | August 15, 2019 |
| Paul De La Cerda | Monterey Park, CA | August 16, 2019 |
| Andres Aguilar | MESA, AZ | August 16, 2019 |
| Misha Aziz | Los Angeles, CA | August 17, 2019 |
| Gallegos Humberto | Fontana, CA | August 17, 2019 |
| Brent Imai | Marina Del Rey, CA | August 19, 2019 |
| Jesse Marez | , CA | June 13, 2019 |
| Mercedes Tondre | , CA | June 13, 2019 |
| Efrain Higareda | , CA | June 23, 2019 |
| Anonymous | , CA | June 28, 2019 |
| Alexandra Chantax | , ca | July 03, 2019 |
| Efrain Higareda | , CA | July 12, 2019 |
| Frank Higareda | , | July 13, 2019 |
| Victor Gurrola | , CA | July 24, 2019 |
| Anonymous | , CA | July 25, 2019 |
| Chris & Julie COTTON | , Australia | July 26, 2019 |
| Arturo Ramirez | , CA | July 28, 2019 |
Campaign Updates
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16-07-2019
YAY! Mazatli Footwear Has Reached 30%of Goal
Just want to say a special thank you to our early backers, a big Thank You from the bottom of my heart… You guys and ladies came through when needed the most and i am most thankful for that. Our campaign continues and i am motivated to keep pushing forward.
Also it would be super helpful if you shared our campaign (using this link:Â http://c-fund.us/mi7) over social media or in an email to friends of yours that would want to be a part of this fundraiser. “Let’s bring Native back to Native America” ~ @brotherbear2017
Thank You!
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18-07-2019
Ancient Sandal Found In Utah featuring Dual-Toe-Post
Plain weave sandal featuring dual-toe-posts, AD 900–1100 Twisted yucca fibers was found in the Utah area in 1911 by the University of Arizona.
Such fact is interesting because it supports the theory that the Aztecs originated in the four corners area of the American Southwest. The Aztec language Nahuatl belongs to the Ute-Aztecan family of languages which also include the Comanche, Shoshone and the Ute people (also known as Hopi). Shoshone itself, which is spoken as far north as Salmon, Idaho.
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23-07-2019
How, Y'all doing? Mazatli Footwear Has Reached 37% of Goal
Muchas Gracias to all our backers…Â So far we have raised $1,600 dollars!!! And we got some latest developments!!!
Like a brand-new label embossing machine for branding the sole of each and everyone of our Mazatli Sandals. We’ve also acquired a brand-new polishing/finishing bench sander. The latest Mazatli Sandals are gonna feel and look even more tight.
But we are far from done with 2 more weeks to go and even more exciting developments. We need your help, it would be super helpful if you shared our campaign (using this link:Â http://c-fund.us/mi7Â or mazatlifootwear.com) over social media or in an email to friends of yours that would want to be a part of this campaign. Let’s spread da word, it’s time to celebrate the accomplishments of the Aztecs!
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25-07-2019
Woohoo!!! We have reached $3,360 - 72% of goal!!!
Muchos props to our backers and anonymous backers for making this a reality. 3 more weeks and the sandals will be on their way… Mazatli sandals will only be available through our fundraiser campaign for the time being. Don’t miss on the opportunity to get your pair of Mazatli’s at this early stage price point.
Thank You everybody for joining our campaign and if you can please share our campaign at mazatlifootwear.com over social media to friends of yours that would be super helpful.
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30-07-2019
We Got This!!!
When we first began our journey the horizon was unclear… but through perseverance we are almost there… let’s bring back the Dual-Toe-Post Sandal of Anahuac!!! Thank you soo much to all our backers, without you this would be impossible…
Also it would be super helpful if you shared our campaign (using this link: http://c-fund.us/mi7 or mazatlifootwear.com ) over social media or in an email to friends of yours that would want to be a part of this fundraiser.
Thank You!
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07-08-2019
$4,020 Raised So Far!!!
Just want to say thank you too all our backers! You rock!!! Just one more week to go in our campaign!!!
I can’t wait to get started making Mazatli’s… 🙂
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11-08-2019
YIPPEE! Almost There!
Yippee!!! We have reached $4,200 – 93% of goal!!! With 5 more days to go!!! Proof of Concept (Check), Market Validation (Check)… It’s a go sir, let’s launch Mazatli 🙂
Let’s spread da word… super helpful if you can share our campaign (using this link: http://c-fund.us/mi7 or mazatlifootwear.com ) over social media or in an email to friends of yours that would want to be a part of Mazatli.
Thank You!
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13-08-2019
We Dit It!!! We Did It!!! We've Reach 100%+ of Goal!!!
We have reached $4,675 – 104% of goal with 56 backers!!! With 3 more days to go!!! We did it!!! Thank you to all my wonderful backers we did it!!!
But let’s keep pushing… we on a roll… Shoe lasts? R&D for Baby Mazatli’s? More machines… let’s share this campaign near and far… Mazatli
Footwear is on a mission, bring back the Dual-Toe-Posts of Anahuac… you can share our campaign (using this link: http://c-fund.us/mi7 or mazatlifootwear.com ) over social media or in an email to friends of yours that would want to be a part of Mazatli.thank you
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16-08-2019
Campaign Extended Thru Sunday!
Wanting to make everyone could have their final chance to get those 1st Edition Mazatli’s before anyone else!
Share our campaign (using this link: http://c-fund.us/mi7 or www.MazatliFootwear.com ) over social media or in an email to friends of yours that would want to be a part of Mazatli.
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19-08-2019
Mazatli Footwear fundraiser reaches $5,335!!! Exceeding our goal!!!
It all began with a dream… a what if moment… and a why not… Mazatli Footwear was born… i had no proof of concept or market validation nor money… but 64 backers later!!!! i asked the community and the community responded… “Bring Back the Dual-Toe-Post Sandal of Anahuac”
Really i thank each and everyone of you for believing in me and helping me along the way… your contributions really meant alot… i promise i wont let you down…
in the next 2 weeks i will be reaching to each individual backer for color and sizing info…Â
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23-08-2019
Good morning to all our wonderful Mazatli Backers...
Good morning to all our wonderful Mazatli Backers… just wanted to give an update, we are in the process of acquiring a Dematron Bartacker 430DL and its almost here just some logistics to figure out…but its almost here. In the meanwhile we will begin next week contacting all our backers. Have a wonderful weekend.
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06-09-2019
Bartacking Machine Is On Its Way
Just wanted to give an update, putting a purchasing order for industrial machines is quite a process, selection, preparation, shipping, customization for use… but its on its way… the Dematron Bartacking machine is on its way. Thank you for your patience as we begin the fulfillment phase of our campaign.
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14-09-2019
Good News!!! We Have Shipping Confirmation
Who said ordering Industrial Machines is easy as pie :)… learned soo much, logistics, factory preparation and delivery insurance is all needed before they can ship…
Buts its all done, delivery is expected on Wednesday 09/18/2019!!! To all my my backers i just want to say thank you for all your patience. The wheels are moving, material procurement has been established with suppliers, stickers are also expected to be delivered by end of week, keychains fabrication begins this monday and i’ll be picking up tshirts this friday. A survey of rewards will be sent this wednesday to every backer. Things are moving, thank you backers, lets get the Mazatlis out there!!!
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17-10-2019
Mazatli Sticker Packs Have Shipped!
just want to say thank you to my Mazatli Backers… things are moving… Tshirts should be ready tomorrow and ready for shipping next week… Sandal fullfillment survey to begin next week Monday… Stay Tune…
Jorge
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24-10-2019
Mazatli Sport Sandal Reward Fullfillment
Dear Mazatli Backers,
thank you soo much for your support… it hasn’t been easy but looks like we are ready to start producing… thank you for your patience…
first i want to share some instructions on how to measure your foot for a custom fit.
in order to get the proper fit for your Mazatli Sport Sandal i need two things
- your regular shoe size (in my case male 9.5USA)
- secondly, if you can trace your right foot using the instructions provided on the template, it will give a better idea on your exact measurements for a custom fit (optional, but would really help, take a picture and email it back to me)
and that’s it…
if you can reach back to me the sooner i can start on your sandal but rest assure i will reach out to you individually to get your measurements and color choice
once again thank you soo much…
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21-11-2019
Mazatli Update
Just want to share some good news, i was able to secure some new capital for material procurements and we have identified a new supplier and the order is in. We have started the rewards fullfillment and will continue to mail out tshirt orders tomorrow morning. Thank you for sticking with me. I will try and make it right as soon as possible.
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30-01-2020
just want to say sorry for the lack of communication
Mazatli Backers,
just want to say sorry for the lack of communication just been really busy with some hurdles that got crossed in my path but nevertheless Mazatli keeps pushing forward.
Original capital partner never came to fruition and i underestimated the intricacy of a foot’s geometry. Since then i have a taken a second job to help me keep Mazatli moving forward and i have looked into acquiring a set of foot lasts to help solve the unique geometry of a foot.
Will be picking up t shirts this Friday for delivery.
Rest assure i am committed to fulfilling every order and i thank you for your support.
Some orders are already in production. 🙂
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04-12-2020
Mazatli Footwear Update
Hi,
Finally at a point where i can deliver a quality good… sorry for the delay but i underestimated what production means… plus covid and other issues took a huge toll on us. My thoughts and prayers to anybody affected by this terrible situation, things do get better so we are strong to push forward.
Some rewards have already been fulfilled and i am currently in fulfillment mode.
I thank you all for your support, so far the progress on the sandals are nice.
I invite you to follow along our progress through our instragram account
Instagram:Â instagram.com/mazatlifootwear
I’ll be reaching out individually to remaining backers, thank you soo much…
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