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Sixshooter · 11 July 2012, 12:19 PM

Just got a new pair of Boat shoes via Fedex a bit ago. I have been searching for a good quality pair and came across these (even though I don't own a boat lol). Rancourt is a company out of Maine and all of their shoes are handcrafted. They are MTO but it only took a little over 2 weeks to receive them. You just print out a handy little "fit kit" on their website and measure yourself.

They are very comfortable right out of the box and fully rebuildable when the time comes. I must say they are a HUGE step up from the Sperry Topsiders I had previously. The quality is outstanding. I'm in no way affiliated with the company, I just thought I would give a heads up for anyone looking for some nice casual shoes if you haven't heard of them. They also have many other styles and options available.

www.rancourtandcompany.com

mannyv11 · 11 July 2012, 12:38 PM

Those look amazing. I might have to pick myself up a pair thanks for the tip. :)

warren G. · 11 July 2012, 12:45 PM

great stuff. I have a pair of Quoddy, and it is one of my favorite casual shoes. Sadly, it got really really popular for the past couple years. So the price went up, and the wait is really long now.

STEELINOX · 11 July 2012, 12:47 PM

Ordering !

Sixshooter · 11 July 2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by warren G.

great stuff. I have a pair of Quoddy, and it is one of my favorite casual shoes. Sadly, it got really really popular for the past couple years. So the price went up, and the wait is really long now.

When doing research on these shoes I came across Quoddy as well. And while they look like wonderful quality, I also heard the wait was much longer as you mentioned. And I'm impatient...

Tri-Tip · 11 July 2012, 01:47 PM

I haven't seen anyone wearing those here in California for at least 15 years.

Sixshooter · 11 July 2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I haven't seen anyone wearing those here in California for at least 15 years.

I guess it's mainly a easy coast thing. Although they are quite popular down here in the south as well!

Dr. Robert · 11 July 2012, 03:56 PM

The good old "Sperry Topsider" look.......if you haven't seen them on the west coast...you are old....the young college/high school kids in Calif. are wearing them now.

Cato · 11 July 2012, 05:48 PM

Classy!

Demosthene · 11 July 2012, 06:15 PM

Those look like exact duplicates of my Sperry topsiders!
Out of interest what makes them a “HUGE step up”?

Sixshooter · 11 July 2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Those look like exact duplicates of my Sperry topsiders!
Out of interest what makes them a “HUGE step up”?

Just the overall build quality is night and day. Sperry originated in Maine as well I believe, but have since been produced in China. Although I believe they still have a line that is made domestically, and I have heard they are good as well.

floater156 · 11 July 2012, 11:19 PM

I love my pair of Allen Edmonds Eastport

floater156 · 11 July 2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Those look like exact duplicates of my Sperry topsiders!
Out of interest what makes them a “HUGE step up”?

Sperry shoes fall apart so quickly - cheap quality.

Sperry · 11 July 2012, 11:48 PM

Thank you so much for posting this.

There has been a resurgence of American shoe manufacturers,
and it is great to find another source for USA shoes.

velobran · 12 July 2012, 12:01 AM

Those look really nice and I've heard good things about Rancourt & Co. Another couple of options are yuketen and quoddy. All are handmade in the NorthEast. I think Eastland has a handmade line too now called Eastland of Maine.

For me Sperrys last less than a year with regular/consistant use. The handmade route should give at least double or triple the life with many pieces being repairable if you choose to do so.

azguy · 12 July 2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I haven't seen anyone wearing those here in California for at least 15 years.

I know, I wore those in the 1980''s while hanging at the Kennedy compound on Cape Cod.............
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Sixshooter · 12 July 2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

Thank you so much for posting this.

There has been a resurgence of American shoe manufacturers,
and it is great to find another source for USA shoes.

Your very welcome

Silvio Mosiello · 12 July 2012, 12:44 AM

Wow nice I like!

mtrunner · 12 July 2012, 12:50 AM

Looks like a great company with a quality product. I like supporting the small guys!

Sixshooter · 12 July 2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

Looks like a great company with a quality product. I like supporting the small guys!

Definatley

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	The good old "Sperry Topsider" look.......if you haven't seen them on the west coast...you are old....the young college/high school kids in Calif. are wearing them now. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Thank you so much for posting this. There has been a resurgence of American shoe manufacturers, and it is great to find another source for USA shoes.

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velobran "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 48	Those look really nice and I've heard good things about Rancourt & Co. Another couple of options are yuketen and quoddy. All are handmade in the NorthEast. I think Eastland has a handmade line too now called Eastland of Maine. For me Sperrys last less than a year with regular/consistant use. The handmade route should give at least double or triple the life with many pieces being repairable if you choose to do so.

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Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	Wow nice I like!

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