RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine

[FrankCowperwood]

Also, slightly too big you can work with. Slightly too small you can't.

I think you'll be fine.

 

[Canadianguy]



Also, slightly too big you can work with. Slightly too small you can't.

I think you'll be fine.

Good point. I guess I'm just a little nervous because shipping costs to canada are insane ($36 USD for one pair of shoes) so I'm really hoping to get it right the first time. Many thanks for your input.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



Good point. I guess I'm just a little nervous because shipping costs to canada are insane ($36 USD for one pair of shoes) so I'm really hoping to get it right the first time. Many thanks for your input.

I hear you. Wrong fit is no fun.

Not that you really want to get into this, but I believe Rancourt can last the shoe down to a smaller size during a resole.

 

[Canadianguy]



I hear you. Wrong fit is no fun.

Not that you really want to get into this, but I believe Rancourt can last the shoe down to a smaller size during a resole.

Cool, that's good to know.

 

[i10casual]

Can someone help me with a question on sole structure. I have a Baxter and it is very comfortable on the balls of my feet maybe due to the leather midsole. I'd also like to buy a Classic Ranger with natural Chromexcel and the new red sole. Is this Classic sole as comfortable as the Baxter? I have the Westport Loafer without the leather midsole and it's rough on the feet if used outdoors for long distances. I'm looking for a city and country shoe.

 

[BackInTheJox]

Cross post, here are my Rancourt shell pinch penny loafers. So so comfy. Love these.

 

[coolarrow]

Cross post, here are my Rancourt shell pinch penny loafers. So so comfy. Love these.

Agree on the comfort. Been wearing these a lot due to the 90+ degree days we've continued to have. Note to self: need more unlined shell in my life.

 

[Allen Dreadmon]

Mine are getting better with each wear. I've been trying to get the excessive dye/polish off with a rag and I think mine have mellowed out a bit since I got them. Are all Rancourt shell known for being with shiny (almost plastic-y)?

 

[wdahab]

Natty shell boat shoes today. These are getting really nice and beat up. "Burnished." Almost done with these for the season.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

@BackInTheJox Those look great.

@wdahab That's some nice looking natty shell. Bit of a departure from the shell shoe photos we see where it's hard to tell that they've ever been worn.

 

[makewayhomer]



Mine are getting better with each wear.  I've been trying to get the excessive dye/polish off with a rag and I think mine have mellowed out a bit since I got them.  Are all Rancourt shell known for being with shiny (almost plastic-y)?

They dye som of their own colors so it's certainly possible.

 

[Kahuna75]

so I finally snapped a few pics with a pair of Sperry...sorry didnt have a chance to snap pics against sebagos

bjge difference is the more narrow footprint of the Rancourt which is now what i believe leads to that bow look in the middle of the shoe. Also you can clearly see how curved the Rancourt is and how much more uniform the sperry is.

I know it sounds like i dont lime the rancourt but that is not the case..I really love wearing them...just happen to like the classic sperry shape better.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Interesting. I see what you mean.

 

[kbadgley84]

Did rancourt ever make a shell cordovan for club Monaco?

 

[irbe]

I don't think so, they only did leather and suede