Rancourt & Co. – Brilliantly Handcrafted Footwear

“Handsewing a lost art?  Not here in Maine”… says the Rancourt & Co. landing page on their website.  And they’re not kidding.  Rancourt & Co. was one of the vendors at American Field in Boston over the weekend and the proof was in the pudding.  Ray, the on-site shoemaker and Mountain Dew tasting captain, meticulously pumped out pairs of perfect …

Redfeather Snowshoes – Hike Recreational Showshoe

It might have been a light winter in terms of snow, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t a whole lot of people praying for it. Redfeather Snowshoes and their “Society for the Preservation of Winter People” pledge to smile in the face of sub-zero windchills, hone in on their hot chocolate making skills, carry their own tire chains, and never look down …

Oakstreet Bootmakers – Field Boot

Leather and canvas unite to create a moccasin construction boot that will perform in mountains, street, or field – as the name suggests.  Brown Horween® Chromexcel®  leather and olive waxed canvas upper provide a unique material combination that will make even the most discerning shoe connoisseurs happy.  Not only does it offer style, performance and versatility, but the super durable …

Oakstreet Bootmakers – Navy Suede Red Brick Sole Trail Oxford

How do you improve upon an absolutely perfect shoe?  You make it in suede. There are a few similar offerings from Oakstreet Bootmakers, but the Navy Suede Red Brick Sole Trail Oxford (NSRBSTO, too bad it doesn’t make a cool acronym) outshines them all and is the new must-have offering from Oakstreet.  The Horween® suede is super high quality, will …

UNIONMADE x New Balance MIA Collection Launch Party

If you’re in San Francisco you’ve got to check out the UNIONMADE x New Balance launch of their Made in USA footwear collection tonight, July 9 from 6pm – 9pm (yes, pm was clarified for all you early birds). The exclusive collection features the classic silhouettes of the 1300, 998 and 991 models. Each model features all new colorways that …

Made in USA New Balance

Too cool not to post.  Guy in Starbucks this morning rocking some New Balance shoes he got at Nordstrom.  Pretty easy way to strike up a conversation and great marketing by NB.

Yuketen – Loden Shell Cordovan Penny Loafer

Everyone needs a go-to pair of penny loafers… you might as well have one of the best. These foot surrounding masterpieces are designed by Yuketen and meticulously handmade in Maine. The upper is genuine Shell Cordovan (which is rare and comes from the skin of a horse’s ass, seriously) from Chicago’s Horween Leather. It’s unlined on the interior, and you …