RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine

[eljlakers]



This has probably been brought up before, but do you guys shoe tree your handsewns?

I don't. I feel like they stretch the width too much and part of the lure of handsewns are the glove-like fit.

 

[Canadianguy]

That makes sense. I certainly don't want them to get stretched out. Thanks! Kind of feels weird not using shoe trees for what's not exactly an inexpensive pair of shoes but I guess I'll get over it.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



This has probably been brought up before, but do you guys shoe tree your handsewns?

Dark olive looks great! I think you'll be happy with that RLH sole.

I have at times (I have really good intentions about show care and then tend to get distracted...), and haven't noticed it to be detrimental. Not sure about CXL stretch there is always a wild card. But maybe get a shoe tree that's a size smaller than the shoe, if possible and then you'll get some of the benefits of the cedar and the shape without stretching...

 

[Canadianguy]

Thanks @FrankCowperwood, that's not a bad idea about getting smaller trees. I might occasionally use a pair that I got for my wife but of course she never uses haha.

 

[TactileOne]

Looking at the new Knox Boot on a 115 last. Does it fit true to size?

 

[Canadianguy]



Looking at the new Knox Boot on a 115 last. Does it fit true to size?

According to an email I just received from Rancourt introducing the Knox boot, the 115 fits TTS.

I might have to put a pair in suede on my wishlist for 2017; they look pretty great.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



Looking at the new Knox Boot on a 115 last. Does it fit true to size?

I'd say so. I tried a pair once and something about the instep didn't work for me personally. But otherwise I think true to size should work.

 

[coolarrow]

Redwings made by Rancourt today:

 

[Canadianguy]

Enjoying my olive ranger mocs:

 

[coolarrow]

Unlined espresso shell loafers on peel and press waiting room carpet:

 

[nils4]

How do you think the Knox will compare to the AE First Ave's?

 

[pima1234]

How do you think the Knox will compare to the AE First Ave's?

 

[nils4]

Do you think the Knox is as dressy as the First Ave? I can't tell from the pictures.

 

[RTD1]

http://www.rancourtandcompany.com/men-s/men-new-releases/greenwood-blucher.html

Quote:
Anyone know if this is a true shrunken grain leather or embossed?

 

[Bakes11771]

http://www.rancourtandcompany.com/men-s/men-new-releases/greenwood-blucher.html


Anyone know if this is a true shrunken grain leather or embossed?

Dunno for sure, but the email they sent that promotes this product launch suggests that its embossed.

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=766275afc64718332df0fc4d2&id=6319baec97&e=6aa5022c4a