Beefroll Penny Loafers LH

The Beefroll Penny Loafers LH represents Rancourt & Co.'s commitment to evolving their most iconic style while maintaining traditional construction methods. Priced at $338, the LH variant commands a premium over the standard Beefroll Penny Loafer due to the advanced sole technology and enhanced comfort properties. The shoe has been the company's best-selling style for decades and continues the Maine shoemaking tradition that began in 1967.

The Beefroll Penny Loafers LH utilizes genuine handsewn moccasin construction, a traditional American technique maintained by Rancourt & Co. for over 55 years. The construction process involves hand-stitching the leather upper without the use of pre-punched holes, allowing craftspeople to adjust the leather fit during assembly. This traditional method creates the characteristic flexibility and comfort that moccasins were originally prized for.

The shoe features an unlined leather construction that allows direct foot contact with the inner leather surface, enabling the material to warm and gradually conform to the wearer's foot shape over time. Built on Rancourt's most traditional handsewn moccasin last, the design incorporates a classic round toe profile that is slightly narrower than other styles to provide a tailored fit appropriate for both casual and dress-casual occasions.

The distinctive beefroll construction creates the characteristic rolled seam around the toe area, giving the loafer its name and classic aesthetic. A natural leather midsole provides structural support and works in conjunction with the Lactae Hevea outsole to create a balanced platform that maintains the traditional moccasin flexibility while offering enhanced comfort and durability.

The defining feature of the LH variant is its Reltex Lactae Hevea crepe sole, made from 100 percent natural latex rubber sourced from virgin hevea milk harvested in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The sole material undergoes a specialized 12-day curing process that creates a unique alveolar microstructure containing an infinite number of microscopic air bubbles that function as natural shock absorbers.

This handmade sole technology is manufactured in France by Reltex using a world-unique process that requires more than 50 hand operations to complete each individual sole. The resulting structure provides exceptional comfort characteristics that have earned recognition from medical professionals who recommend Lactae Hevea soles for their protective care of the foot through perfect pressure distribution.

The natural latex composition creates soles that are flexible, durable, and exceptionally comfortable while maintaining weather resistance that makes them suitable for year-round wear in wet conditions. The inherent properties of the material resist hardening over time and provide immediate cushioning underfoot, distinguishing the wearing experience from traditional leather-soled loafers.

The Beefroll Penny Loafers LH is available in multiple premium leather options, with Heritage Brown Chromexcel being the most popular choice. The Chromexcel leather is sourced from Horween Leather Company in Chicago and features the company's proprietary oil and wax blend tannage that creates distinctive pull-up characteristics and natural grain patterns.

Alternative leather options include Natural Chromexcel, which displays the undyed natural color of the leather and develops a honey-colored patina with wear, and Black Chromexcel for more formal applications. Specialty options include Khaki Orion Fleshout, which provides a different texture and appearance while maintaining the same construction standards.

All leather options are hand-selected by Rancourt artisans to ensure quality and consistency. The unlined construction allows the natural characteristics of each leather type to be fully experienced, with the material gradually molding to the wearer's foot shape during the break-in period.

The Beefroll Penny Loafers LH is available in American men's sizes ranging from 6 to 13, with width options including B, D, E, and EE to accommodate various foot shapes. This comprehensive sizing range provides 48 different size and width combinations, reflecting Rancourt & Co.'s commitment to proper fit across diverse customer needs.

Due to the unlined leather construction, the loafers tend to run larger than other Rancourt shoes and typically require ordering a half-size down from normal sizing. The initial fit should be snug as the leather will stretch and conform to the foot over time. The genuine handsewn moccasin construction creates a flexible upper that adapts to foot movement while maintaining structural integrity throughout the wearing period.

The Lactae Hevea sole provides immediate comfort from the first wear, eliminating the typical break-in period associated with firmer sole materials. The combination of flexible upper construction and cushioned sole creates a comfortable wearing experience suitable for extended periods of use.

The Beefroll Penny Loafers LH continues the three-generation tradition of Maine shoemaking established by the Rancourt family since 1967. Rancourt & Co. operates from their Lewiston, Maine factory, maintaining the same facility and many of the same techniques that have defined American handsewn moccasin construction for over half a century.

The genuine handsewn moccasin construction represents a time-honored American tradition that Rancourt & Co. has preserved through changing manufacturing trends. The company's skilled craftspeople maintain techniques passed down through generations, including the hand-stitching methods that create the characteristic moccasin toe construction and the precise fitting required for proper comfort and durability.

The Beefroll Penny Loafer design itself has remained Rancourt's most iconic and best-selling style for decades, representing both the company's heritage and their commitment to continuous improvement through innovations like the Lactae Hevea sole technology. This combination of traditional construction with modern comfort enhancements exemplifies the evolution of American heritage footwear.