6.5 / D / Black,
6.5 / E / Black,
9 / D / Black,
9 / B / Black,
9 / E / Black,
9 / EE / Black,
11.5 / D / Black,
11.5 / B / Black,
11.5 / E / Black,
11.5 / EE / Black,
9.5 / D / Black,
9.5 / B / Black,
9.5 / E / Black,
9.5 / EE / Black,
10 / D / Black,
10 / B / Black,
10 / E / Black,
10 / EE / Black,
10.5 / D / Black,
10.5 / B / Black,
10.5 / E / Black,
10.5 / EE / Black,
12 / D / Black,
12 / B / Black,
12 / E / Black,
12 / EE / Black,
11 / D / Black,
11 / B / Black,
11 / E / Black,
11 / EE / Black,
13 / D / Black,
13 / B / Black,
13 / E / Black,
13 / EE / Black,
8.5 / D / Black,
8.5 / B / Black,
8.5 / E / Black,
8.5 / EE / Black,
8 / D / Black,
8 / E / Black,
8 / EE / Black,
7.5 / D / Black,
7.5 / E / Black,
7 / D / Black,
7 / E / Black,
6 / D / Black,
6 / E / Black,
Horsebit Loafers - Black Calf
Rated 4.7 out of 5
23 ReviewsBased on 23 reviews
$378.00
Description
Each pair of our classic horsebit loafers is skillfully crafted using traditional techniques. As as greater level of sophistication we have crafted ours from hand burnished Italian calfskin and given them a full leather lining for added structure and support. Each pair is bottomed with our watertight leather outsole, it is oil treated for water and abrasion resistance. The signature snaffle bit hardware that gives this loafer it's name is made from nickel plated antique brass in Japan.
The horsebit loafer is another one of those timeless pairs of shoes that embodies the preppy or Ivy style of dress. One of the first styles of shoe to bridge the gap between dress and casual, some would say that you never wear these loafers with socks. They are best paired with dress slacks or chinos with a polo or oxford shirt.
Genuine handsewn moccasin construction. Made in Maine, USA
Features
Uppers crafted from hand burnished calfskin
fully leather lined with tan cowhide
Nickel plated solid brass snaffle bit
leather midsole
watertight oil-treated leather outsole
leather heel with full rubber R&C logo tap
Genuine handsewn moccasin construction
Made in Maine, USA
Details
Our Ready Made Collection is comprised of our best selling styles that we venture to keep in stock year round. We are only able to stock our best selling sizes so it is possible your size may not be in-stock. In that case you can place your order and your shoes will be made for you in 6 to 8 weeks.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase you have the right to return the unworn pair of shoes within 60 days of receiving the item for a refund or store credit.
Our most traditional handsewn moccasin last. Classic round toe, slightly narrower for a tailored fit with our Loafers. Order your normal Rancourt size. Sizing Guide
I really love the shoes. They are very high quality, and quite comfortable. They are much more substantial in terms of weight and sole thickness than a black pair I own from another brand, famous for their horsebit loafers, so these can be worn year round. And maybe even (gasp) with socks in colder weather. They will clearly last for a very long time. The craftsmanship doesn't surprise me, as I own several other pairs of Rancourt shoes. My only complaint is that it took a very long time to receive them. I did have to send a pair back as they were a bit big, but even that first pair took 6 months to arrive. The exchange then took another 6 months, so about a year of waiting for the final product. Granted, I did buy them during their summer pre-sale, I know they are handmade, and it is a small company, but even so it seemed excessively long. The communication was mixed: always very polite when I inquired about the progress, but a repeated chorus of "not much longer, but longer than we thought..." each time I checked in. I almost cancelled the order several times because of this, as it felt like I was continuously being offered excuses for the delays. But I have them now, and the shoes are pretty spiffy. If it hadn't been for the year long wait, this would absolutely be a 5 star review.
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I have been wearing the Weltline Penny Loafers in a size 9.5 E for a few years and the Horsebit Loafers fit me exactly the same. The shoes were snug out of the box, but broke in easily on the first day and are quite comfortable. I highly recommend them and will likely get more colors in the future.
These loafers are very well made. I own bit loafers from a number of other companies, and these are by far the nicest ones I own. I had a size down 1/2 size, and they fit perfectly. Very nice leather and fantastic construction.
