RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine

[Luscombe]

I'm missing where you posted these, do you mind reposting a pic?

I was curious about the Virginia leather a couple years ago and bought some scrap hide from Rancourt. It's super thick; I ended up making a hanging document sleeve that I still use:

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Sure, Here you go. These are arrival pictures and then after some sun bathing I really like the heft of the leather. I hope the color will continue to patina into a nice caramel.

In the top down photo, the shoe on the right looks shorter to me. It is even stamped 10 while the other shoe is stamped 10.5. I sent them back and Scott said they were the same size. Others have posted here that there seems to be lots of inconsistencies between the shoe makers at Rancourt. Some seem to sew them loose on the last and others more tight. I have several pairs in the same size and they all fit differently. As a result, even though I like the slip on styles I will never order a pair from them.

 

[Erikdayo]

Since we are posting pictures More pictures of the Essex from yesterday.

and yea. It seems like a combination of different shoemakers over there lasting differently in addition to different leathers lasting differently. So it creates a fair range of variance which has been no problem for me except when it comes to loafers.

 

[Erikdayo]

And the Byron boots from yesterday. Before I swapped the laces. Thinking of throwing some leather laces on these. The eyelets are large enough. The boots seem to have less instep room than my Grant Stone and Alden boots. Probably would pair better with thinner socks.

 

[Luscombe]

I have a pair of Essex in Black and love them. I don't wear them often enough. That Aspen sole is just sublime.

I saw this post the other day on Twitter about Brunswick Boots and fell in love. I sent a note to Scott today at Rancourt to see if these can be ordered directly from Rancourt since Huckberry doesn't offer narrow widths.

 

[SmoothLefty]

I like the way you think!
Care to share your selection and criteria?

I'll post a few collection pics once the Eastports come in but I have...

- Camp Mocs (Carolina Brown)
- Camp Mocs (Bulldog Tan - custom)
- Blucher Mocs (CXL)
- Beefroll Penny Loafers (Bulldog Tan - custom)
- Horsebit Loafers (Tan)
- Eastport Penny Loafers (Dark Brown)

 

[Luscombe]

I'll post a few collection pics once the Eastports come in but I have...

- Camp Mocs (Carolina Brown)
- Camp Mocs (Bulldog Tan - custom)
- Blucher Mocs (CXL)
- Beefroll Penny Loafers (Bulldog Tan - custom)
- Horsebit Loafers (Tan)
- Eastport Penny Loafers (Dark Brown)

Thanks for sharing. It is always interesting to see what other guys are wearing/buying.
I can't wear slip-ons especially hand made without trying them on first. Even the lace up Rancourts fit differently based upon different cobblers. That said, they all fit me well and I have very hard to fit feet. Rancourt and Whites are the pretty much the only shoes that fit me well. I have been wearing Rancourts for the last 3-4 years

I have a few pairs of Ranger mocs and Read Boat shoes

Clymer 2
Ranger Moc (Carolina Brown CXL, Natty CXL, Essex)
Downeast
Read Boat shoes Natty CXL
Acadia Chukka Bison

Some day I may get a pair in Kudu

 

[hammerhead_corvette]

And the Byron boots from yesterday. Before I swapped the laces. Thinking of throwing some leather laces on these. The eyelets are large enough. The boots seem to have less instep room than my Grant Stone and Alden boots. Probably would pair better with thinner socks.

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Awesome boots. I almost ordered these, but I went with Carolina Brown instead. My brown Red Wings are pretty beat up and I felt brown boots are a bit more versatile.

 

[Erikdayo]

First day wearing the Baxter ranger mocs in Essex today.

the comments made about the LH soles were right. These are very very bouncy. I felt like I was walking on jello at first, but I’ve gotten used to it.

provably will take me a while to darken these up, but they look great brand new too.



I also swapped the Byron boots to leather laces. I feel they look better now, but I’d like to get the same brown leather laces Rancourt uses on the flint kudu ranger mocs. Will have to see if they’ll sell me a few pairs that are long enough.

 

[hamercha]

Since we are posting pictures More pictures of the Essex from yesterday.

and yea. It seems like a combination of different shoemakers over there lasting differently in addition to different leathers lasting differently. So it creates a fair range of variance which has been no problem for me except when it comes to loafers.

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Erikdayo,
How is it in terms of comfort?

 

[Luscombe]

First day wearing the Baxter ranger mocs in Essex today.

the comments made about the LH soles were right. These are very very bouncy. I felt like I was walking on jello at first, but I’ve gotten used to it.

provably will take me a while to darken these up, but they look great brand new too.

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I also swapped the Byron boots to leather laces. I feel they look better now, but I’d like to get the same brown leather laces Rancourt uses on the flint kudu ranger mocs. Will have to see if they’ll sell me a few pairs that are long enough.

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The RLH Aspen soles are the most comfortable IMHO. The RLH Crepe soles on my Downeast Mocs really bounce when walking.

 

[SmoothLefty]

I can't wear slip-ons especially hand made without trying them on first. Even the lace up Rancourts fit differently based upon different cobblers. That said, they all fit me well and I have very hard to fit feet. Rancourt and Whites are the pretty much the only shoes that fit me well. I have been wearing Rancourts for the last 3-4 years

Loafers/slip-ons are a tricky game, thankfully I haven't had an issue with Rancourt. Though the fits have varied model by model, I've found the leather stretches enough to conform to my foot quite well. I stretched out my Carolina Brown camp mocs to the point where I can fit orthotic insoles in them with thin socks or comfortably wear them with thick wool socks sans insoles. They were snug out of the box. The bulldog tan is a little less pliable but still comfortable and offers enough give.

I've had back problems for over twenty years and most days it's a challenge to lace up a pair of shoes. Loafers are a back-saver for me; I've tweaked my back while tying my shoes more times than I care to admit. I'd love to wear my ranger mocs more often but it's not in the cards. At least they'll last a very, very long time.

 

[Erikdayo]

Erikdayo,
How is it in terms of comfort?

I think Rancourt's handsewns are fantastic in terms of comfort. This Baxter Ranger-moc is no different. It might be a little warmer than some of the other ranger mocs due to being lined. The outsole I would say is more comfortable than a standard camp sole. I love the look of it too. As much as I love my regular flint kudu ranger mocs I definitely would consider custom ordering a pair with RLH soles or some sort of rubber half sole/full sole eventually. The leather midsole makes it all look better imo.

The RLH Aspen soles are the most comfortable IMHO. The RLH Crepe soles on my Downeast Mocs really bounce when walking.

I haven't tried the RLH crepe soles unfortunately. I was going to get some Sherman camp mocs but ended up canceling. I favor boots over handsewns so I've set my limitation on handsewns to 3 pairs for now. I definitely don't have much of anything bad to say about the RLH aspen sole. Just that there's a certain cushion and bounce to every step compared to what I'm used to. Any idea how the feel and durability compares to Rancourt's regular white crepe soles? I have a pair of Clymer 2.0s coming very soon.

 

[Luscombe]

I think Rancourt's handsewns are fantastic in terms of comfort. This Baxter Ranger-moc is no different. It might be a little warmer than some of the other ranger mocs due to being lined. The outsole I would say is more comfortable than a standard camp sole. I love the look of it too. As much as I love my regular flint kudu ranger mocs I definitely would consider custom ordering a pair with RLH soles or some sort of rubber half sole/full sole eventually. The leather midsole makes it all look better imo.


I haven't tried the RLH crepe soles unfortunately. I was going to get some Sherman camp mocs but ended up canceling. I favor boots over handsewns so I've set my limitation on handsewns to 3 pairs for now. I definitely don't have much of anything bad to say about the RLH aspen sole. Just that there's a certain cushion and bounce to every step compared to what I'm used to. Any idea how the feel and durability compares to Rancourt's regular white crepe soles? I have a pair of Clymer 2.0s coming very soon.

The Clymer 2's were my first Rancourt. They were the ones that sold me on the brand. My 2nd pair was the Baxter Ranger with the Aspen sole. I rank the comfort on those two as Baxter first and Clymer 2nd. The Baxter is sublime but slippery on smooth wet surfaces. The Clymer does not have as much bounce but has a cushion to it and is not slippery on wet surfaces. You will not be disappointed in your Clymers.

 

[mdubs]

Monday. Rancourt Navy and Brown Shell Cordovan Boat Shoes.

-Mike

 

[Erikdayo]

Won’t be trying these on until after work, but they look great. Probably won’t be my favorite shoes to wear during colder weather given the vents, but they’ll be right at the top for hot summer days.