Cassidy Red / Sundance Gold ― The Last Rios of Mercedes
Rios of Mercedes｜Cassidy Red & Sundance Gold
Good evening. This is cantáte Matsushima.
The other day, I spoke at length about Rios’s construction and aging process.
This time—Two special pairs, the final shipmentHere is the announcement.
By the way, have you ever seen the film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”?
These two pairs are models designed with inspiration from that film.
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Cassidy Red
COLOR: RED
SIZE: 8.5D / 9D / 9.5D / 10D / 10.5D / 11D
A pair inspired by Butch Cassidy, the protagonist of the film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”
Though an outlaw, his character—combining humor and wisdom—resonates with this distinctive color, red touched with pink.
A color that is passionate and powerful, yet carries a certain softnessIt is Butch himself.
The upper uses supple, thick combination-tanned calfskin.
Craftsmen have applied precise stitching by hand, shaping one of the sharpest pointed toes in the Rios collection.
The easy-to-wear heel, deliberately neither too high nor too slim, gives the feet a clean look and pairs beautifully with denim and slacks.
They create both a light step and a strong presence with every stride.
And after they have been thoroughly worn in,It would also be stylish to switch to an absolutely classic western heel.I think that is what it is.
A pair that lets you fully enjoy the pleasure of “raising” them over time.
The way it changes expression with the light is another appeal of this leather.
Vivid on sunny days, yet significantly deeper beneath the lights at night.
In time, the red settles, while the pull-up areas reveal pink undertones, developing into “your very own Cassidy Red,” a blend of pink, red, and burgundy.
These are not simply red boots.
A red imbued with the intelligence and passion of an outlaw.
A pair that will record its story while accompanying the wearer throughout their life.
・8-Tone Ombre Stitching – JOHN PAT
The stitching layers GOLDEN BROWN, GOLD, and CREAM from the outside inward.
・PERFS ON TONGUE
Depending on the size, the boots may come without perforations.
・A LONG TOE
The toe, shaped by carving the leather, is unique on every pair.
Even its irregularities are thrillingly stylish.
・Leather sole with a refined half-cut dress finish and traditional wood pegs
The substantial leather sole, lemonwood pegs, and lustrous half-cut dress finish bring the whole design into sharp focus.
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Sundance Gold
COLOR: GOLD
SIZE: 8.5D / 9D / 9.5D / 10D / 10.5D / 11D
Quiet and taciturn, yet capable of changing the situation in an instant once he draws his gun.
Yes, this is a golden pair inspired by the legendary gunslinger—Sundance Kid.
By combining suede and smooth leather in a color between camel and mustard, we created a contrast of light and shadow.
The sight of Sundance racing across the West, basking in the sun and kicking up clouds of dustA presence that seems to have translated it directly into color.
The soft, napped suede conveys warmth, while the smooth leather carries a composed sheen, reflecting his dual nature.
The raised low-part toe, like that of engineer boots, and the stable heel provide reassurance both on horseback and while walking around town.
Over time, the color deepens, and as it blends into the wearer’s life, its radiance only grows.
It is not merely a flashy gold, but “gold that gains trust with every experience.”
I would usually replace the soles with crepe or something similar, but for these two pairs alone, I think I will try wearing them with the leather soles as they are.
If I ever resole them, it will be with leather soles again. I can already picture it.
・Double Stitching – LUNA
GOLD double stitching inspired by the moon.
・PERFS ON TONGUE
Depending on the size, the boots may come without perforations.
・Leather sole with traditional lemonwood pegs
For a ROPER style that suits the open range, a rugged finish is more fitting than a half-cut dress finish.
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Cassidy & Sundance
Cassidy Red and Sundance Gold.
The final two pairs of Rios of Mercedes, made with “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” in mind.
RED is Butch: passionate and unconventional.
GOLD is Sundance: lighthearted, free, and legendary.
Though contrasting, the two were always together.
These two colors capture that relationship 그대로 in boot form.
The film’s final scene.
Just before the gunshots ring out, Sundance says.
“Hey, let’s go to Australia.”
Butch replies with a laugh.
“That’s right. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!”
The sight of the two men looking toward the future with smiles, even when cornered.
They are boots made by embodying that spirit.
These are not merely western boots.
Boots for moving forward toward tomorrow.
That is as far as I can take the story of Rios.
The rest is a story known only to those who wear them.
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (Final Scene)
Rios of Mercedes｜Release Announcement
Rios of Mercedes boots will go on sale from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13.
As quantities are limited once again, please be sure to take a look as soon as possible.
I will also be at cliché all day on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th.
We would be delighted to speak with you in person not only about Rios boots, but also about cantáte’s fall/winter collection!
Please take this opportunity to stop by.
cantáte Matsushima Shin
