The ARCH Lightweight Running Shoe Project
A project in Memphis, TN by Chris Burns000days
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The ARCH Project will create a new design to fill the void of transitioning from heavier running shoes to more natural running shoes.
Backers: 46
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75
Funded: $3,446 of $3,000
Dates: Jan 21st -> Mar 1st (39 days)
Project By: Chris Burns
Backers: 46
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75
Funded: $3,446 of $3,000
Dates: Jan 21st -> Mar 1st (39 days)
Project By: Chris Burns
$3,446
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 1 @ 01:03 -0500 GMT
114%
of goal
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Latest News
23 Minutes To Go... Thank You 
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Instead of writing one of my long posts, please refer to my website www.arch-usa.com. I have created a backers page that will remain on the site for as long as I operate ARCH and I've added an updated blog post on the home page that gives you all the... (Read More)
29 Hours Left and I'm Very Nervous
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I updated the project homepage one last time before the funding period expires. While the project is currently funded, I've lost a couple of supporters along the way. Attrition is always expected, but being so close to the funding level, losing... (Read More)
Navy Field Day & Final 4
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Free Online Survey for Color Selection
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Revising the website and getting ready
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I was just told yesterday by the manufacturer that I could make 4 different colors which is GREAT!!!! I do have to increase production to 120 pair, which means I actually come out of my pocket for some of the shoes, but like on the Shark Tank, they... (Read More)
Shoe sizes and Shirt sizes
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are winding down on the Kickstarter project and it is my goal to be the fastest shipped Kickstarter fashion project ever. I guess it's my way of showing people what they missed out on. I will use Kickstarter as my blog primarily for updates... (Read More)
@Annie Lin, this ones for you...thanks for the idea.
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I just received a tweet about making women's shoes: Annie Lin @annielin 25m @archbyccb bummed you don't have an option for women's size 6 : ( I responded quickly with this post: Chris Burns @archbyccb 14m @annielin if I could get 30 women's... (Read More)
The Push to Reach 100 Backers
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
102% Funded, but we're not done. Let's get 100 backers! On 2/19/2014 ARCH reached it's funding goal. I am very excited and humbled. This is a great feeling, but with 8 days remaining, people can withdraw funding and ARCH will drop below it's funding... (Read More)
102% Funded! We're not done yet!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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91% Funded, 9 Days Left, I believe... so here are-
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
better mock drawings for you to make a more informed decision about which colorways you want made. Remember I will only be able to make 3 colorways, so your input is critical to which colors are actually made. Please leave comments below on this... (Read More)
Thanks for the Feedback! One last push...11% to go
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you who wrote me e-mails and on Facebook about which shoe you would like to be the next model. The CG097III will be the production model when this project funds. Introducing the Colorways for the CG097III With this information the... (Read More)
Another Decision CG097 or CG097III
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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12 Days Remaining... More exciting than NBA All Star Weekend
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
80% funded and we are coming down to the wire. I say we to include those of you who have supported the project. You guys have kept me motivated to get this project funded. Instead of resting and hoping, I'm resending those e-mails again, with the... (Read More)
68% Funded with 15 days remaining!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Discussions of demise have dissipated. My friends over at Ola have shared the project and I'm hoping that the project will begin to get shared more and actually fund. I've given 4 years of my life to ARCH and just when I'm getting to the point where... (Read More)
16 Days and stuck on 63%
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
What's up everybody? I hope everyone is well. As it stands, not a single Memphis news outlet has written about me. I know they didn't write about me in the last 4 years, but I thought I could get through during this Kickstarter. Without any support... (Read More)
Finding Your Place as a Brand
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This is not really an update as much as it is a blog post. I typically write these type of posts on my www.arch-usa.com/blog site, but I'm in the middle of this campaign and all of my correspondence has to be here because I'm working on garnering... (Read More)
18 Days left and I can see the light...
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Over the Hump on Hump Day!
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are finally 51% funded. While that's still a long way from 100%, there are still 23 days left. According to Kickstraq we should fund, but I don't want to rely on hopes. I want people to show the same level of interest in my brand as you have done... (Read More)
45% Funded 24 days to go...Let's Get It!
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to those who have backed the project. This has really been difficult to deal with. I've reached out to so many different outlets to share my project and rejection is mentally tiring. I've also reached out to peers with very little success.... (Read More)
39% Funded 27 Days Left (Time waits for no one)
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I had a really long post to write to question why some projects do so well vs other projects of a similar nature and I deleted it. My project isn't about comparing myself to another company. Just because two other running shoe companies are... (Read More)
I just funded another running shoe company and I'm proud of it.
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I didn't give a crazy amount of money, but I did pledge my support. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3over7/the-wool-runners-no-socks-no-smell Why would I do this? Because on their Facebook page they have 491 Likes. I have over 900. They have 27... (Read More)
29 Days left and I feel pretty good.
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been working on ideas as if every one of the packages available were going to fund. I think the great thing about Kickstarter is that it gives you the potential to reach a lot of people to possibly help build a brand. Getting people to know who... (Read More)
Another Milestone Attained and Wondering Happens
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The project is over 1000 dollars and is 34% funded! This is a far cry from the previous Kickstarter and it seems that the project should fund without any problems, but I still need your help in getting the project funded to 50% (and 100% of course)... (Read More)
Surpassing the last
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you who have pledged your support to ARCH. We have 32 days left and I hope we can continue at this pace or faster to reach the goal for funding. There are a lot of packages left for supporting the project, so please share the link.... (Read More)
Adding A Static Page for Kickstarter
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
It's Day 3 of the Kickstarter project. Well, Day 3/4 and the initial excitement is waning and there wasn't one pledge yesterday. I saw this with the previous Kickstarter, and it worried me then, and it worries me now. I have never really been the... (Read More)
Day 3 Update...
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Boxing using the Kinect Nothing fancy to post today. Yesterday's workout in the ARCH lightweight shoe was Boxing using the Kinect. My goal when using the Kinect is to stay on my toes to work the legs and to torque and rotate my core along with... (Read More)
Day 1 and it looks good!
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
ARCH CG097II in Crawford Blue/ Colt Red- White I was going to do a video post, but I'm not super comfortable in front of the camera. The first day is in the books and if the pace continues, the project will undoubtedly be funded. I am positive and I... (Read More)
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