Rider Boot Company

Finally!  Took longer than anticipated, but looks like it was worth the wait.  My friends at Horween and I got together to come up with a custom color of Shell Cordovan for John Gilbert and his crew in Seattle.  We called it Walnut, and it turned out great.  On the train from Richmond tomorrow….should be there next week.

Also, we have made 2 runs of RBHB1 (Hobo Boot) in the Tuscan ‘Reverso’ Calf which have just left Italy, and we should have out to Seattle in a week or two.

Cheers -

Ron

More boots are arriving.  My friend Stephane at Blake & Goodyear (http://www.facebook.com/BlakeAndGoodyear) has just recived a run of RBCB3 in #6 Shell Cordovan. 

In Japan, Strasburgo and Baybrook have received more roughout chukka’s, Hobo Boots, Scotch Grained chukka’s and Reverso Boots.

And, last but not least, for our Ladies customers…..who may happen to be in Sofia, Bulgaria, well, a few Black Calf Numbers await at Gio Metodiev:

Thanks All -

Ron

ps – USA new goods info coming next week.

until further notice.  Unfortunately, we were not able to organize a delivery that fit with what I confirmed this Summer, and a start with this program in November/December is not something I want to do.  Just too late in the Season.  At this point I have cancelled my production agreement with the factory in Maine.  I am contacting all those with reservations on file, as I will be receiving NO more merchandise at this time.  I appreciate all those that have expressed interest in what I planned out of Maine, but it’s just not going to happen this Season I am sorry to say.

I continue to support Rancourt & Co Handsewers in Lewiston, and if you see them out there anywhere, do not hesitate to consider – great handsewns made by great people.

Cheers -

Ron

Started working up my style, leather, and color details for Spring 2011 this week……Chromexcel will again be a good part of what I end up making.  I want something new – but not crazy/stupid new – and have put these swatches into the process:

The un-marked swatch is ‘Natural Beaufort Chromexcel’, and I like that alot.  The others are ‘Aniline Chromexcel’ & I’m weighing the Chicago Tan against the #25 at this point.  Lapis Blue I’ve already decided is a go.

Also, took a decent picture of the new ‘Walnut’ shell cordovan from Horween.  This color is going on 2 boots headed to JGilbert Footwear as soon as we can get them done and in the air.  We expected to have these on the market by now, but the shells got tied up in Customs in Italy during the August Holiday period, so we are still working on them in the factory.  Won’t be long – and I think worth the wait; it’s a great new color.  Thanks to Nick Horween for helping get this one put together.  Cheers -

Posting a reminder…..coming up on the Fall 2010 Trunk Show at Leffot, which will be October 1st from 12 – 7 and October 2nd from 10-3.  Please join Steven Taffel and I as we accept MTO boot requests as well as show off ‘Range #1′ of the RB handsewns I’ve been working up with Mike and Kyle Rancourt in Lewiston, Maine.

Some random grabs:

We look forward to seeing you there and, as usual, if there are any special requests in advance (or to set an appointment), please let myself or Steven know.  Happy to help and set something up pre-show.  Thanks!

Ron