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Opinions on Allen Edmonds CEO Justification for Non-US Boat Shoe Manufacturing
Posted by Ron under Daily Entries - Ron[8] Comments
Opinions on Allen Edmonds CEO Justification for Non-US Boat Shoe Manufacturing.
Interesting commentary. Suffice it to say, we’ve taken the opposite approach. I like Maine, and am very happy to be able to work with the folks at Rancourt & Co. in Lewiston. Does it cost more to do a true-moc handsewn in the USA? Of course. Is it worth it? You decide.
Ron
ps – anyone that thinks a brand moving production out of this country isn’t all about margin, well, you know what they say; ‘I’ve got a bridge……’.
ps2 – I am NOT doing a boat shoe. Quoddy does a great range of ‘em. I am, however, going to be rolling out some very classic handsewn loafers throughout the summer and into Fall 2010.
May 5, 2010
Finally. A fantastic Shell Cordovan boot (our #6 color) with Natural sole edge trim on the classic fitting 46 last.
RBBAL3 will retail for $995 and is available in Franco’s shop right now – updating the website asap.
Ron
May 5, 2010
in production at Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafters for Riderboot.
The ‘Maine Driver’ is made in un-lined #8 Chromexcel leathers from the Horween Tannery (of course), on a camp wedge sole and will be available on a limited scale (first run only 24 pair available) in whole sizes only, and will retail for $225. Of course, 100% handsewn moccasin construction made by the fine folks in Lewiston, ME.
We hope to have available in New York at the Leffot show on the 14th/15th of this month. Stay tuned.
Ron
ps – 4 pair were reserved yesterday, so 20 pair available from the first batch.
May 4, 2010
