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Team USA to wear made-in-Maine shoes

May 11, 2016 United States
Team USA to wear made-in-Maine shoes
Team USA is going to have red, white and blue boat shoes made in the US during the summer Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro

According to the local press Ralph Lauren, in charge of the team’s uniforms, has contracted with Rancourt & Co. in Lewiston to produce the casual leather shoes to be worn by athletes at the opening and closing ceremonies.



The red, white and blue shoes will be worn by 1 100 US  Olympians and Paralympians athletes, and will be available on sale for roughly 350 US dollars at Ralph Lauren stores.

Image credits: NBC

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