RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine

[madhat]

"If they'd be willing"
I've asked about a Pamola/Knox height version of the Dresden boot mocs, and Scott said there is no pattern for that boot to be made that tall. So it could take a little longer.

Don't ask if you are not ready to hear "yes"

I decided to jump in on the Brightons and did not need them to make a pattern for a 1 off, size 15 ultra tall Moc boot. *yet



I am infatuated with the comfort, fit and finish of Rancourt products AND incredibly appreciative of their decision to make a some test pairs in my size. So will be thinking on this.

Ugh. You're quite the bad influence! I don't NEED another pair, much less a one off extra tall pattern...
Or another non-shell boot, but all this Brighton talk is hard to ignore...

I'm thinking I might need to inquire about a navy shell boot rather than a longwing like I've been considering... that's an expensive Rancourt though!

 

[madhat]

Right now my pair of AE Daltons are the tallest boots I have. How much taller are these than the Daltons?

It FEELS taller, but I just checked. They're near as makes no difference the same height. :/ I might need that taller boot now! I've gotten so used to the HM, Liverpool, and Cronmok heights that I didn't realize my shelved Daltons are higher! The Bowery is a bit taller than the Rancourt, but being a zipper boot is much looser in the shaft

 

[BagleyBrown]

Right now my pair of AE Daltons are the tallest boots I have. How much taller are these than the Daltons?

About an inch Difference

 

[madhat]

Bison and tweed.

 

[audog]

Bison and tweed.

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Very nice pairing.

 

[audog]

Huckberry Carolina Brown boots back from Rancourt repair. Frankly it looks like they just put a little brown shoe polish on them, still a bit mismatched as far as color goes, but maybe a bit better than they were to begin with. I think I am just going to have to live with them. Pix 1 - before repair, Pix 2 - after

 

[audog]

The Wolf boots and leaf removal from deck. Autumn is a great time of year for boots and clothing, not so much for leaf removal and yard work.

 

[madhat]

My caramel shell belt arrived! I'm quite happy. I'll have to shorten it a bit (wearable now, just too far passed middle hole), but as I planned to convert it into a style that will allow me to swap between silver and gold tone buckles it's of little concern.

One thing of note, that's neither good nor bad, just different: Rancourt used full grain leather as the liner. This makes the belt thicker than others, such as my AE shell tabs.

 

[BackInTheJox]

My caramel shell belt arrived! I'm quite happy. I'll have to shorten it a bit (wearable now, just too far passed middle hole), but as I planned to convert it into a style that will allow me to swap between silver and gold tone buckles it's of little concern.

One thing of note, that's neither good nor bad, just different: Rancourt used full grain leather as the liner. This makes the belt thicker than others, such as my AE shell tabs.

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Looks great! I have considered pulling the trigger on one of those myself.

 

[madhat]

Finished modifying my new belt; shortened and made to where I can swap buckles. Chicago screws will be hidden by belt when wearing, obviously.

 

[audog]

Rancourt/Huckberry Bison Wolf boot for some of the afternoon. HM's got muddy and wet so are drying

 

[madhat]

Shell belt and bison boots for casual Sunday afternoon

 

[audog]

Shell belt and bison boots for casual Sunday afternoon

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are those the Huckberry bison or direct from Rancourt?

 

[Bentley]

Bison and tweed.

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That looks great.

Well done.

 

[madhat]

are those the Huckberry bison or direct from Rancourt?

They're my MTO pair. I didn't chase the huckberry pair since I had these on order in EE. i woulda otherwise!

That looks great.

Well done.

Thanks!