Brew Cutlery: a piece of stainless steel utensil craftsmanship that combines each fork, knife, and spoon with a bottle opener.

       

Company Name: Brew Cutlery
What is it? Brew Cutlery infuses the two finest pleasures in life: Beer & Food. A perfect bottle opener is integrate into each piece of cutlery. 
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/1efdNWF
Progress: 

Charlie Hustle: The Negro League Collection Review

 

BACKGROUND

Product Name: The Negro League Collection

Value Proposition: Perserving the old school... one t-shirt at a time!

Company: Charlie Hustle

Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/1c736e9

Company Website: http://charliehustleshop.com/

Kicktraq Profile: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/charliehustle/charlie-hustle-the-negro-league-collection/

KICKSTARTER RESULTS

Charlie Hustle (Kansas City, MO) completed their 30-day Kickstarter Campaign successfully with over $23,000 from 385-backers. There was a short period there where it did not seem like the Charlie Hustle team was going to pull it off but they received a big boost in support and finished the campaign on September 30th, 2013 with $3,737 more than their original funding goal. 

I am still waiting to receive my shirt but am very excited to check it out. The photos make the shirts seem very high-quality with great attention to detail. The Charlie Hustle team posted an update a couple days ago that they have started shipping their products out. So hopefully I receive my package soon so that I can leave my review.  

CONCLUSION:

I was very excited when I finally received my shirt, Brooklyn in Triblend Royal Blue. The fabric is soft, print is bright and well done, and the fit is proper. I wear an XL typically and this shirt fits perfectly. The custom neck labels are also a nice touch. 

Overall, very happy with the entire process since backing the project several months ago. I was always well informed of the progress of shirt production via Kickstarter Updates that were well spaced out - not too many or too few. I look forward to adding some more Charlie Hustle shirts to wardrobe and recommend you do the same!

Review of RIDEBRO Shoes

REVIEW OF RIDEBRO SHOES

BACKGROUND:

Product Name: RIDEBRO Shirts

Product Value Proposition: Eco-friendly Vegan shoe with a barefoot feel.
Company Name: RIDEBRO: Ride | Surf| Live Simple
Company URL: http://www.ridebro.com/
Kickstarter Campaign URL: http://kck.st/12hGpIQ
Kicktraq Profile: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1415842870/ridebro-eco-friendly-canvas-shoe-with-a-barefoot-f/

KICKSTARTER RESULT: 

RIDEBRO (Boca, Raton, FL) ended a 40-day Kickstarter campaign with $28,912 from 335-backers from around world. Their goal was $27,000 so they cut it pretty close but were ultimately successful.

PROS:

- shoe canvas is organic  - no animal products were used in the making of RIDEBRO shoes

shoe packaging is made from recycled material

- despite being made form organic materials, the shoe is very lightweight while also feeling very sturdy

- perfect for wearing on quick errands, walking to the store, to the beach, or any other place that you don’t want to throw on a bulky pair of shoes and socks

- the colors of the shoes are very bright and true. For some this might be a con but I enjoy the bright colors

CONS:

- the shoes run small, I would say about a size small. I wear a size 12 in EVERYTHING and the size 12 RIDEBRO shoes I got leave my toes feeling extremely squished

- the back heel of the shoe feels awkward against the back heel of my foot, almost like the back of the shoe isn’t high enough

- if I don’t wear socks with RIDEBROS, the edges of the shoe scrape/cut my heel. I hope this ceases once the shoes are broken in but that hasn’t happened yet

FINAL REVIEW:

7 out of 10: I love the idea behind the shoe, making shoes from organic materials and packaging them in recycled materials is a brilliant idea.  Not only are RIDEBRO shoes a brilliant concept but the execution was also done well.  I was very impressed by the look and feel of the shoes when I first opened the package and was excited to wear them but was extremely bummed out when I tried them on and realized how small they fit.  If you are looking for a nice looking, sturdy feeling pair of shoes that can be worn on the go (errands, beach, walk, etc) then RIDEBRO shoes are perfect for you, just be sure to order a size up!

Review of Sioux City Wood & Leather Watch

           
Product Name: Sioux City Wood & Leather Watches
Company Name: Sioux City Watch
Company URL: http://siouxcitywatch.myshopify.com/
Kickstarter Campaign URL: http://www.kickstarter.com/watches-made-from-all-natural-bamboo-and-oil-stain
Kicktraq Profile: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1647389569/watches-made-from-all-natural-bamboo-and-oil-stain/

KICKSTARTER RESULT:
After a 39-day Kickstarter Campaign that ended on July 9th, Sioux City Wood & Leather Watches was successfully funded after receiving $30,760 from 325 backers, $18,760 more than their original goal.

REVIEW:
Score: 9 out of 10. I love, love, love this watch. I have owned wood watches and I have owned leather watches, but this is the first time I have owned a wood AND leather watch. The concept is beautiful and the design flawless. I wear my 52 mm Bull Sioux City Watch a few times a week and receive compliments on the watch often. Every once and a while a person is amazed by the wood and leather concept, which is exactly how I felt when I first stumbled across the Sioux City Watch Kickstarter page.

I have now had this watch in my possession for a little over two months month and there is very little wear and tear, mainly on the leather which is totally fine because I think leather products look better with some aging. You can tell by the feel of the leather band and bamboo wood body along with the design on the watch face that they took their time in designing the watch. The clock mechanisms are accurate and I only had to change the time once but that was due to the time-change.

Overall, I am very happy with this watch. I am a big proponent of guy's wearing watches and I am very happy I added this watch to my collection. I have backed other watch products on Kickstarter and have been very disappointed with the product I received in the mail, such as the Big Face Woody by NFNT, but the Sioux City Watch did not disappoint one bit.

I actually met some of the Sioux City Watch team at the 2013 Surf Expo in Orlando, FL. Everybody at their booth was extremely friendly and you could easily sense their passion behind their product. Even though it was a bit of a surprise to see Sioux City watches at Surf Expo, I was not the least bit surprised to see they have been successful so far because they offer a very high-quality watch that is unlike anything else out there on the market right now.