RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine

[gentpax]



I think it's more traditional vs nontraditional. I've handled the rancourts at work and theyre wonderful. straitforward designs with great options for customization. yuketen also offers a quality product (my guide boots are going on a year and I have loved them from day one. no break in problems, and theyre not even remotely close to wearing out). the design is a bit out of the ordinary but really thats a breath of fresh air if anything. I might end up picking up a pair of rancourts and a pair of the yuketen kiltie bluchers this season.
each shoe is worth its price, and having both isnt redundant if you pick models right

Paid half as much for a similar quality shoe from Rancourt. If you want traditional handsewns, I think it's the way to go. If you want zebra patterns or studded shoes -- then Yuketen fits that bill.

Will never buy Yuketen again, though. Had some quality control issues with them within the first month on some discoloration and stitching. The vendor went to bat for me and basically got the message back from Yuketen that there "was no issue" and suggested that using dark polish would fix the discoloration caused by some cement overspill. Even the vendor was a little nonplussed that Yuketen would not stand behind their goods and jump out with that "not our fault" kind of response on a pair of nearly $500 shoes. Chose just to wear them because I was dealing with a death in the family and not in the spirit to push an argument over shoes.

Judging from some of Kyle's FB posts, they've sometimes just replaced shoes sent in for repair. That's standing by product.

 

[dfagdfsh]

can anyone compare loafer sizing to alden barrie last? thanks

 

[MacktasticGDogg]



can anyone compare loafer sizing to alden barrie last? thanks

I bought the Rancourt beefroll penny loafer offered at Brooks Brothers at my Barrie last size (half size down from Brannock). I'm pretty sure it's made with chromexcel and was a little snug initially. But it stretched out within an hour or two of wear and is now not snug at all (owned it for a couple of months now). Once stretched out, I find it to fit pretty much exactly the same as the Alden Van last (I own two pairs of Van lasted Aldens).

 

[Kashiwa]



can anyone compare loafer sizing to alden barrie last? thanks

I bought the Rancourt beefroll penny loafer offered at Brooks Brothers at my Barrie last size (half size down from Brannock). I'm pretty sure it's made with chromexcel and was a little snug initially. But it stretched out within an hour or two of wear and is now not snug at all (owned it for a couple of months now). Once stretched out, I find it to fit pretty much exactly the same as the Alden Van last (I own two pairs of Van lasted Aldens).

I think the rule of thumb advice would be to go up a half size from your Barrie size. But as Mr. Macktastic states, there are other variables. First and foremost, I wonder how the Barrie fits you.

I went up a half size from my Barrie last size (which is 11.5d) and the beefroll fits well. Sticking with my Barrie last size would not be an option for me, since the shoe would undoubtedly be too short. That said, I think I could have gone with either a 12c or perhaps a 12.5c (quien sabe?). But I have slightly narrow feet with low arches. Plus, and in this I agree with Mr. Macktastic, I went with CXL and it does stretch. If I had it to do over again, I might go for some calf to avoid stretching. But my 12d beefrolls will work fine with some tongue pads.

 

[zippyh]

can anyone compare loafer sizing to alden barrie last? thanks

I bought the Rancourt beefroll penny loafer offered at Brooks Brothers at my Barrie last size (half size down from Brannock). I'm pretty sure it's made with chromexcel and was a little snug initially. But it stretched out within an hour or two of wear and is now not snug at all (owned it for a couple of months now). Once stretched out, I find it to fit pretty much exactly the same as the Alden Van last (I own two pairs of Van lasted Aldens).

I bought a pair of Ralph Lauren branded beefrolls in my Barrie size (10.5d). They fit out of the box but stretched like mad and are a bit too loose for me now.
I bought a pair of RL branded buckle loafers 1/2 size down (10d) from my Barrie and they were snug at first but stretched out.
So I bought a pair of Rancourt beefrolls from BB in size 10d. Those were painfully tight and there was no way I'd wear them long enough for them to stretch out so I returned them.
Bought another pair of RL branded beefrolls in 10d. They're not as snug as the buckle loafers but otherwise fit well.
Note: all of the above fits are sans socks.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

I've gone with 11.5 as well compared to 11 Barrie. You aren't getting the volume/room in the Rancourt shapes that you are getting with the Barrie last. As Kashiwa notes, though, an important variable is just how the Barrie size you wear fits you.

 

[jt2gt]

Epaulet (Rancourt made) Natural CXL Beefroll Pennys. Run pretty true to size for me (Im an 8 Alden Barrie/Van).

 

[emptym]



Perhaps the term you are looking for is "plug"? Venetian loafers in shell sound excellent.

That's it! Thanks.

Off topic, TS, saw your products highlighted on the Rancourt site and missed out on the nice looking natural denim you offered. I assume you've got a thread here at SF. I'll have to check it out to see if I can keep up to date.

They are very nice. I've suggested they reissue them with tan stitching like the old Levi's ones.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

^Well, if the moderator says so, then they have to do it, right?

Also, wearing brown CXL pinch pennies today. These are the 11.5Bs I ordered as an experiment. They fit very nicely. Will try to post a few photos soon.

 

[uninkco]

Just received my beefrolls in brown with tempest sole. Sized the same as my barrie (half size down from TTS). Snug fit now, but should be perfect with some stretching. Quality is top notch and the tempest sole isn't bulky or heavy. You can see from the pics that it doesn't add much to the sole and isn't heavier than my other loafer from what I can tell. I will definitely be ordering more shoes from Kyle and Rancourt... probably a suede make up the next go around. Any suggestions?

 

[knucks]

Nice. I should have gone with that sole, the leather one is far too slippery hah.

 

[Calikid]

Just received my beefrolls in brown with tempest sole. Sized the same as my barrie (half size down from TTS). Snug fit now, but should be perfect with some stretching. Quality is top notch and the tempest sole isn't bulky or heavy. You can see from the pics that it doesn't add much to the sole and isn't heavier than my other loafer from what I can tell. I will definitely be ordering more shoes from Kyle and Rancourt... probably a suede make up the next go around. Any suggestions?

Those look really nice... good choice

 

[uninkco]



Nice. I should have gone with that sole, the leather one is far too slippery hah.

yeah, I gambled on it with the help of Kashiwa and Kyle. NYC is not friendly to single leather soles imo.

 

[Winston S.]



Those look really nice... good choice

+1

 

[cking]



Just received my beefrolls in brown with tempest sole. Sized the same as my barrie (half size down from TTS). Snug fit now, but should be perfect with some stretching. Quality is top notch and the tempest sole isn't bulky or heavy. You can see from the pics that it doesn't add much to the sole and isn't heavier than my other loafer from what I can tell. I will definitely be ordering more shoes from Kyle and Rancourt... probably a suede make up the next go around. Any suggestions?

Are they regular brown or 'plainsman' brown?