RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine - Page 18

Originally Posted by herrmj 

Does Rancourt make all of the made in USA eastland shoes?

Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood 

Two photos of my #8 shell beefrolls. I have been wearing them a good amount since last August and have really done nothing to them other than wipe them with a wet cloth a few times. I'm going to give them a good cleaning and some Venetian Shoe Cream sometime soon, but I thought I'd post now to show how they look with some wear and very little attention.

Originally Posted by Kashiwa 

Nice beefrolls! Thanks for the pics!
Do you have shoe trees in them?
Do I need shoe trees for my cxl beefrolls?

Originally Posted by Kashiwa 

I was wondering that myself. Just a guess, but perhaps not all, maybe most? Was there a style in particular that you were interested in? You can always mail Kyle and ask.
The Eastland line raises interesting options and questions. I really like the tan suede on the chukka boots, and my hunch is that Kyle probably has some of that. There is also a chukka in "tan". Anyone want to take a stab at what that is?
http://www.eastlandshoe.com/product/mens+monhegan+usa+chukka+boot.do?sortby=priceAscend&refType=4

Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood 

I don't use shoe trees in them. These have received absolutely no special treatment. I am happy to beat these up and wear them as my casual shoe that's next to the door, ready to go.
That being said, I think shoe trees would be a fine idea, and should help keep the soles flatter. I've found that this unlined shell keeps it's shape we'll though and still feels sturdy almost a year in. definitely enjoying these.
Also, those burgundy suedes posted earlier look very nice. Sort like a smoking jacket for your feet.

Originally Posted by Simontuntelder 

Do you mean, what leather it is?
Probably one of the many variations of Chromexcel, that Horween makes. It isn't just one kind of cxl. There are many. It's definitely an pull up type of leather.
I can't believe, how shitty (pardon my french), they make the Monhegan look in their pictures. I have it, and it's my prefered footwear option at the moment.

Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood 

Two photos of my #8 shell beefrolls. I have been wearing them a good amount since last August and have really done nothing to them other than wipe them with a wet cloth a few times. I'm going to give them a good cleaning and some Venetian Shoe Cream sometime soon, but I thought I'd post now to show how they look with some wear and very little attention.

Originally Posted by Kashiwa 


I was wondering that myself. Just a guess, but perhaps not all, maybe most? Was there a style in particular that you were interested in? You can always mail Kyle and ask.
The Eastland line raises interesting options and questions. I really like the tan suede on the chukka boots, and my hunch is that Kyle probably has some of that. There is also a chukka in "tan". Anyone want to take a stab at what that is?
http://www.eastlandshoe.com/product/mens+monhegan+usa+chukka+boot.do?sortby=priceAscend&refType=4

Originally Posted by yslbitch 


^

they look like they are to small for you or something.  maybe its the pic.

Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood 

Could be the photo. Self-taken iPhone shot. I think there's often some distortion. On the other hand, this is not an elongated last. I'm wearing these TTS, and my toe is right at the end of the shoe, but there's absolutely no discomfort. I am waiting for delivery of a pair .5 up from TTS, so we'll see how they fit. I don't think the shape of these shoes is ever going to give you a very long look.

Originally Posted by herrmj 

I've had my eye on their ranger moc, but have been hesitant due to the "no returns" policy for sizing. The eastland branded model can be found through retailers with a better return policy, for example: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eastland-made-in-maine-falmouth-usa-boat-shoe/3207916. That olive cxl (I assume) looks pretty nice.

Originally Posted by Kashiwa 

I think you raise a good point. Rancourt MTO is fantastic, but not for everybody. And that leaves the stock model retailers like Eastland with a niche. It will be interesting to see how the increasing sales of Rancourt branded shoes transform their relationships with the many brands they have been supplying.

Originally Posted by Kashiwa 

These are nice.

Originally Posted by mothball 

I was just coming to post those--that's my order:) I like the way they turned out.