Senator Collins Congratulates Team USA Footwear Makers in Lewiston

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Lewiston, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafters in Lewiston to meet employees, tour the production facility, and congratulate the company on being chosen again by Polo Ralph Lauren to make footwear for Team USA in the 2024 Olympic Games. This is the fourth time Rancourt & Co. has been chosen to produce footwear for Team USA.

“It’s wonderful to see Rancourt & Co. continue to receive national recognition as they carry on Maine’s legacy of fine craftsmanship,” said Senator Collins. “Our entire state is proud to cheer on the Americans competing this summer on the international stage as well as the Mainers who outfitted them.”

The white suede buck shoes produced by Rancourt & Co. were worn by Team USA athletes as they first entered the stadium in Paris. All materials used to make the shoes are U.S. sourced and are hand-stitched using a method first developed by the company’s founder, David Rancourt, in their Lewiston Factory. Rogue Industries in Standish was also among the companies chosen to outfit athletes and made the belts for Team USA.

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