Nice review!! The best review I’ve seen. As a Mainer, I loved it but I also thought it incredibly accurate!

@jessupsays

9 ай бұрын

You honor me. A Maine Man with such a compliment. Thank you! Your people certainly know how to make some amazing boat shoes.

I have been wearing my Rancourt boat shoes for several years. They are the best. A couple of years ago I had them resoled by Rancourt and I am sure they will last me several more days.

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

I presume you mean decades not days! Hahaha. I'm looking forward to owning mine so long! Love that they can be resoled. Makes it even nicer to wear.

The made in Maine sperrys are in fact made by rancourt

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

Are they really? Makes complete sense 🙂

Enjoyed your review. I also got the same exact pair during the crowdfunding. Rancourt makes the best boat shoe. I like their look more than Sperry. I think maybe the toe is a bit more narrow and it looks more stylish to me. I also have a pair made from Horween Essex that I bought in 2015. They are holding up great and well worth the full price I paid back then. The Essex ones seem to be discontinued now, unfortunately. I love breaking both pairs out in the warm weather, and have worn them all over the US and even a couple trips to Europe

@jessupsays

5 ай бұрын

Lots of amazing points! Fantastic points. They're just so comfortable aren't they. Sperry are a good first pair, but as a last forever you can't go past rancourt. I'm always tempted by another pair, just cause I like my first pair 😂 but don't need it

@Danlikescheesteaks

5 ай бұрын

@@jessupsays yes the Essex ones especially fit like a glove since they are well broken in. And I actually have a pair of Sperry Gold Cups too and they’re definitely nice but not nearly as nice as the Rancourts. The leather is much better on Rancourt. Sperry is definitely a good value for the price, though. For a boat shoe in between Sperry and Rancourt, I like Sebago Docksides. Not made in USA, unfortunately, but still nice shoes.

@jessupsays

5 ай бұрын

@frogwater0 again great points. For me the interest is owning a piece of made in maine, so I wouldn't buy elsewhere from brands that offer that. They just do it properly. And yeah that's how you get that glove like fit. Make me want to wear them!

@Danlikescheesteaks

5 ай бұрын

@@jessupsays Oh I definitely agree on that! I buy USA-made whenever I can. In fact, that's how I found Rancourt in the first place. Before I bought my first pair, I only knew Sperry. When I want to buy something, I usually check for USA option first. If I can't find USA-made then I will usually look for Europe, and mainly just trying to avoid China after that.

@jessupsays

5 ай бұрын

@frogwater0 hahaha 🤣 yes I agree. I look at made in Aus/ NZ first. Then UK / USA usually.. then europe. because European wages are sometimes similar to Chinese, not the same lol, but similar. Though the products are sometimes better, again not always!

I wear moccasin construction shoes only. I am addicted to it but there are not many of those shoes nowadays.

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

They're comfy, cool and look good. Quoddy do some, Whites have some now? Russell Mocs? They're not that common you're right. A shame really!

hey brother, what brand are your beige chinos? Are you going to do a chino review soon? keep it up!

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

Hey man, I believe they're from Informale. They're the pair I got after searching for ages! Good thinking I'll add it to the next videos I put out!! Link for the chinos informale.com.au/collections/trouser/products/t140-army-chino-american-khaki

I have the same issue of the small toe box with Rancourt.

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

So glad I'm not alone! It doesn't bother me, but I know its a weird sensation if you're not expecting it.

😄 I love my *"boat shoes"* as when walking on concrete and then walking on gravel (stones) _I can't feel the difference_, also they are Goodyear Welted and the can last over 10 year if well looked after *Saphir* shoe care products, if you can't afford use *Kiwi* shoe care products! 😁

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

They're certainly a comfortable and useful shoe aren't they! I use Saphir too, certainly seems to make a huge difference to the overall lifespan, though we all start with Kiwi products! (as a kiwi myself its a mark of pride!)

@jonathonshanecrawford1840

Жыл бұрын

@@jessupsays They are a comfortable shoe for $270 (NZ) they are well worth the price! Having said that for any man starting out in life, could buy a "cheap" pair of shoe to stat off, and then save up for a pair Oxford's ($470, Loake 200B), also a pair of boat shoes too! What's your option?

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it all depends on what you're using them for. These are fantastic as weekend shoes, but I can't imagine they'd suit all workplaces (though some these days). There are so many new brands making quality shoes at a reasonable price, my favourites at the moment are Meermin (budget) and Carmina (Premium). Though my personal go-to brand will remain Crockett and Jones at this stage! Luckily we have a few options here in AUS, I struggled to find anything welted living in Auckland!

I own a pair of original Rockport Boat Shoes oily USA tanned leather handstitched on the last since more than twenty years, the best shoes i ever bought. Now the Rockport Shoes are terrible, made in India, bad quality can kill a product for ever.

@jessupsays

6 ай бұрын

So, so true. And they continue to do so. BUT it also allows for good brands to stand out, which Rancourt do.

The siping is pronounced SYping.

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I never heard anyone say it out-loud! SY-ping! Thank you!

@G17-911

Жыл бұрын

@@jessupsays sure thing. Take care.

Sperry is now a low end shoe

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

Thats true, but its sometimes all you can find here in AUS. If you're lucky they're Gold Cups. Maybe MiUSA. But unlikely.

@paulm283

Жыл бұрын

You mean the new ones they are crap nowadays?

@jessupsays

Жыл бұрын

Some are.. it depends which you're looking at

You need to show the shoe more than your mug mate.

@jessupsays

7 ай бұрын

Fair enough