@Howard, I believe that you can not give up, you need to look and notify on the collection of signatures people willing to buy shoes at all USA forums about Star Wars, share on Facebook, notify to reconstructions group (Scout troopers, Endor Rebel Soldiers etc), to Star Wars maniacs & fans and everywhere, people willing to buy these badass shoes do not miss I think. 1,000 people are not so much. Better to resume production of Sierra snickers by Hi-Tec. Btw, I know That Endor Rebel Soldiers have these shoes as Arnold in Commando movie and also in other movie I heard, These shoes are great. Do not give up, but you need to connect the forces. I from Europe rather I not make anything in case this shoes, but in the USA you have more opportunities, I suggest you for first, make a questionnaire/market research, how many people are willing to buy these Sierra Sneakers shoes. Remember that nothing is impossible.
PS - sorry again for my weak english, I hope guys understand me what I wrote.Thx.
Cheers
Thomas