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#26 2013-04-29 05:06:58

Taylor McIntyre
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

As star Ivy blogger The Weejun pointed out on the JS Facebook page - Beefrolls are pretty easy to find elsewhere, whereas a good American style Penny is pretty rare.

I also like the fact that they mention that they are constructed in the Traditional style. For a loafer this is that style - The smoother English & Italian styles came later. The Alden LHS, as I sometimes mention, is not a Traditional American loafer in style. It's deeply Anglo. Ten a penny over here at all price and quality points.

And I do love American style...

(Cue Sammy to point out that to say a thing is 'ten a penny' is inconsistent with them being available at various prices  wink  )

 

#27 2013-04-29 11:12:36

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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -


If you aren't seeing through all three eyes at once day and night you are up shit creek without a paddle. The Shooman

 

#28 2013-04-29 11:19:23

Drum Thunder !!!
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

Unless JS, specified, otherwise I, think, Rancourt use blake, welting.

From, their page

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Blake Welt Stitch Construction

The Blake construction was invented by American, Lyman Reed Blake, in the mid 1800’s. The beauty of the construction is in its simplicity, with a single row of stitching inside the upper attaching the outsole. Unlike

Goodyear welted shoes, the Blake construction has no rib attached to the innersole making it superior in flexibility.

With the Blake welt stitch construction we go one step further in that once the midsole or first sole is attached to the upper we then attach a second sole, also known as

the outsole, to the midsole with a welt stitching machine. Again since there is no rib attached to the innersole flexibility is not compromised but in this instance the two soles provide additional comfort and longer wear. As with all of our Blake stitched shoes they can be resoled.


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#29 2013-04-29 11:23:27

Armchaired
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -


�Careful with that axe Eugene.�

 

#30 2013-04-29 11:42:39

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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -


If you aren't seeing through all three eyes at once day and night you are up shit creek without a paddle. The Shooman

 

#31 2013-04-29 11:51:56

Drum Thunder !!!
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

Paging, Doctor Shoo.


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#32 2013-04-29 11:54:56

Sammy Ambrose
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -


If you aren't seeing through all three eyes at once day and night you are up shit creek without a paddle. The Shooman

 

#33 2013-04-29 11:59:27

Drum Thunder !!!
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

N,o I'm, fin,e with tha,t. Thank,s


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#34 2013-04-30 01:32:14

Taylor McIntyre
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#35 2013-04-30 06:42:44

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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

Who wouldn't want them a little cheaper? But I don't mind. I'll save a little bit. I JES GOTS TA GIT EM!


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#36 2013-06-22 08:45:02

4F Hepcat
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

Mine are on the way now.....in the post.

The online shop continues to grow too, the new shirts are looking good.


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#37 2013-06-22 08:57:41

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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

And, as I already knew, the problem with the arm and wrist size on the JSA shirts have been rectified and formally notified on the website!

Last edited by 4F Hepcat (2013-06-22 09:19:07)


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#38 2013-06-22 12:40:06

Sal
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

That's a shame - I've got short arms and JS shirts are the only ones where I don't have to get the arms shortened.

 

#39 2013-06-23 12:16:46

Leer R.
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

If they really are Blake Rapid welted, they are a bit pricey. But Rancourt is too pricey, that's for sure...

 

#40 2013-06-23 12:19:13

Leer R.
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#41 2014-10-24 16:58:17

woofboxer
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

It's taken me 18 months to get around to getting a pair of the JS Rancourts, so this post is not exactly hot news.

Cheap they are not, but my first impressions are that I'm delighted with my purchase. The leather is sumptuous and they offer slipper like all day comfort straight out of the box - one of the hallmarks of a well made shoe in my experience. The Weejuns/Sebago options certainly have their place in the scheme of things but these are a level or two above that,and they have the look of a well made product.  It is a lot of money to pay for a loafer in my book, but they are US made and I am very satisfied with them so far. Being strap loafers they are that little bit more dressy and therefore suited to a smart outfit. I have other loafers in the Woof armoury so needless to say I won't be wearing the Rancourts as a beater.


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#42 2014-10-25 14:00:48

SenorBlues
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Agreed Woof, they are things of beauty. You can really feel the difference in quality from a bog standard loafer when you hold them and put them on.


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#43 2014-10-26 06:57:02

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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

I heartily concur with the above, my pebble grains are a thing a beauty.


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#44 2014-10-26 11:34:32

4F Hepcat
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Re: John Simons Apparel Company Loafers -

Sadly, for my dainty feet, the double EE fitting is too wide.


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