Maine Company Making Shoes For U.S. Olympic Team [VIDEO]
Team USA will be sporting Maine-made shoes during the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro this summer.
The special red, white and blue leather boat shoes are being made by Rancourt & Co. in Lewiston, the Sun Journal reports.
Ralph Lauren, which is making Team USA's uniforms, reached out to Rancourt & Co. about making the shoes in April 2015.
Rancourt & Co. has been making private-label shoes for Ralph Lauren for the past seven years, according to Rancourt & Co. President Michael Rancourt.
Olympic athletes from the United States will wear the shoes during opening and closing ceremonies.