Harrison Boot Redux

The Harrison Boot Redux employs genuine handsewn moccasin construction, a technique recognized worldwide as uniquely American. This traditional construction method involves hand fitting leather to a shoe form called a last, with shoemakers using simple tools to shape and tack the leather in place. Workers at Rancourt use a sharp awl tool to slice holes into the hide during stitching, rather than pre-punching holes, following the older and more traditional approach to moccasin construction.

The construction creates a wrap-around style with a soft sole, where a hand-sewn leather piece is stitched onto the moccasin-style sole. This method produces a flexible and comfortable boot that molds to the wearer's foot over time.

The Harrison Boot Redux is constructed from high-quality full-grain leather, with uppers primarily sourced from two renowned tanneries: Horween Leather Company and England's CF Stead. The boot is fully lined with full-grain cowhide leather for durability and comfort.

Available leather options include multiple Chromexcel varieties in Black, Carolina Brown, and Natural colorways. Additional options include Medium Brown Buckaroo leather, Charcoal Grizzly full-grain leather, and Khaki Orion Fleshout leather.

The boot features a mud guard, which is a protective strip of leather running above the sole. This design element helps protect against dirt, oils, and greases that can be easily wiped clean during use.

The Harrison Boot Redux is fitted with Vibram Cristy outsoles, which provide durability for outdoor use. The outsole complements the handsewn construction by maintaining flexibility while offering protection and traction.

The boot uses Rancourt's handsewn moccasin last with a classic round toe design. This particular last represents the company's longest and broadest toe box configuration for handsewn footwear, making it slightly longer and wider than the company's 114 and 800 lasts. The generous proportions are designed to accommodate the moccasin construction while providing comfort for extended wear.

All Harrison Boot Redux boots are manufactured in Rancourt & Co.'s factory in Lewiston, Maine, continuing a tradition of Maine footwear production that dates back generations. The company's current team of six hand-sewers has close to 200 years of combined experience, with some individual craftsmen having four decades of handsewing experience.

Rancourt & Co. was founded in 2009 by Michael and Kyle Rancourt, representing three generations of Maine shoemaking expertise. The company's heritage traces back to the 1960s when David Rancourt emigrated from Quebec to learn shoemaking in Lewiston. By 1967, David had opened his own factory producing handmade moccasins, with his son Michael joining the business in 1970.

The current company emerged when Michael and Kyle purchased the factory back in 2008 after previous owners announced closure plans. This buyback preserved both the facility and the traditional manufacturing methods that had been developed over decades.