RANCOURT & Co. Shoes - Made in Maine

[Aenonymous]

Yesterday's pair enjoyed a VSC session. View attachment 1317270

Serious props to Rancourt for these 15D double thick Chromepak Pamolas - same boots as yesterday, but add the big green heel cup+ delete brogue on cap toe.
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Man, those are monsters (impressive monsters). How easy is it to drive in those - does that taller shaft with the thicker leather allow the foot to flex easy enough for the pedals?

 

[BagleyBrown]

Man, those are monsters (impressive monsters). How easy is it to drive in those - does that taller shaft with the thicker leather allow the foot to flex easy enough for the pedals?

I pivot on the heel to apply pressure to the pedal from a mid-foot point of the sole. Double soles are very rigid even at size 15d and I drive an Outback so I am up high. The whole boot just pivots slightly...there is not much give here.

I have 4 tall Pamolas. On first wear of the first one I ordered another and this was the 4th pair. They really dialed into my foot size and shape for these. They fit incredibly *fortunately* because they would be useless if they did not fit beautifully.

Pamolas again today!

 

[BagleyBrown]

4th pair of these Pamolas today, in brown Horween Bulldog leather.

Spoiler: Last 3 days of Rancourt Pamolas

 

[mreams99]

New arrival: Byron boot, in spruce kudu.

 

[BagleyBrown]

New arrival: Byron boot, in spruce kudu.

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Stunning, playful, love the color!!

These olive Eliots look close to same pattern:

 

[Joytropics]

Does anyone have the athletic trainers and can advise on fit? I love the vintage runner style but they always seem to fit weird on me. I guess athletic sneakers have evolved for good reason.

Bennett Trainer - Black Weston

The Bennett Trainer is built for comfort with laid-back style. The design is based on retro running shoes but constructed with modern materials and a slightly more modern aesthetic. The Bennett is your go-to casual footwear for work and weekends. Each pair is handcrafted from the finest leather...

www.rancourtandcompany.com

 

[biro]

Does anyone have the athletic trainers and can advise on fit? I love the vintage runner style but they always seem to fit weird on me. I guess athletic sneakers have evolved for good reason.

Bennett Trainer - Black Weston

The Bennett Trainer is built for comfort with laid-back style. The design is based on retro running shoes but constructed with modern materials and a slightly more modern aesthetic. The Bennett is your go-to casual footwear for work and weekends. Each pair is handcrafted from the finest leather...

www.rancourtandcompany.com

Have been considering a pair of those too. Would love to hear from anyone with experience.

 

[mdubs]

New arrival: Byron boot, in spruce kudu.

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Thosr look really cool. Reminds me a lot of Black Reverse Shell Cordovan.

-Mike

 

[madhat]

Thosr look really cool. Reminds me a lot of Black Reverse Shell Cordovan.

-Mike

That's exactly what I thought

 

[mreams99]

Thosr look really cool. Reminds me a lot of Black Reverse Shell Cordovan.

-Mike

I saw this leather used on another boot (non-Rancourt). It’s kudu from C.F. Stead, a Rancourt supplier, so I inquired about Rancourt making me a pair in this leather.
Due to minimum order quantity and shipping costs, they couldn’t order it in for me. But they found that they had a sample large enough to make me a pair.

I really like how these turned out.

 

[mdubs]

I saw this leather used on another boot (non-Rancourt). It’s kudu from C.F. Stead, a Rancourt supplier, so I inquired about Rancourt making me a pair in this leather.
Due to minimum order quantity and shipping costs, they couldn’t order it in for me. But they found that they had a sample large enough to make me a pair.

I really like how these turned out.

Good decision to pursue. Rancourt is awesome with trying to take care of customers. These came out really cool.

-Mike

 

[Pedlar]

Brightons indoors

 

[Bakes11771]

Does anyone have the athletic trainers and can advise on fit? I love the vintage runner style but they always seem to fit weird on me. I guess athletic sneakers have evolved for good reason.

Bennett Trainer - Black Weston

The Bennett Trainer is built for comfort with laid-back style. The design is based on retro running shoes but constructed with modern materials and a slightly more modern aesthetic. The Bennett is your go-to casual footwear for work and weekends. Each pair is handcrafted from the finest leather...

www.rancourtandcompany.com

Have been considering a pair of those too. Would love to hear from anyone with experience.

I have them, and even though I am generally a huge Rancourt fanboy, these I can not endorse.

The last is not sneakery, it's shoey. Not enough height in the toe, and there is no cuppage in the back of the heel.

One of the huge draws for me was the Reltex sole. I have always loved them, because I can be on my feet all day without getting fatigue.

Not sure what the problem is with these soles, but after a few hours my dogs are killing me!

My two cents.

 

[mreams99]

Brightons indoors
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I’m wearing my Brightons today as well.
Here’s an indoor shot. It’s amazing how much different these boots look in a different material.

 

[Pedlar]

I’m wearing my Brightons today as well.
Here’s an indoor shot. It’s amazing how much different these boots look in a different material.
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The way the medallion fades into the grain on those is fantastic.