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Horsebit Loafers - Black Calf

Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 23 reviews
$378.00
Free Shipping & Returns in the Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48)
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
average rating 4.7 out of 5
Based on 23 reviews
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91% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
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23 Reviews
Reviewed by Thatcher Steven T.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Beautiful shoes, but a very long wait for them!

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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Rancourt & Co.

Hello Thatcher,

Thank you for the review! Your support and feedback is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Rancourt & Co.

Reviewed by Kevin D.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Perfect Fit

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.

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Reviewed by Aaron S.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Good purchase

First time buying, my boss has a pair of penny loafers n I wanted to fit in. Happy with the purchase. I’m rich stepin it!

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Reviewed by TC
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Great Loafer

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.

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Reviewed by Colton T.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Classic and stylish!

Ordered these during the spring pre order and they were well worth the wait!

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