Go anywhere, do anything

Rancourt & Co. Byron BootHorween Tan Bulldog
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Worn 6 months
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Worn 5 months
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Worn 4 months
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Worn 3 months
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Worn 2 months
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Worn about 1 month
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Not yet worn
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Not yet worn

Maker

Rancourt & Co.

Model

Byron Boot

Leather

Last

115 Last

US Men's Brannock: 9D

115 Last: 9D

Fits like the AE 65 (Park Ave) last

Sole

Purchased from

Rancourt & Co.

Order info

Lead Time: 1 day

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cold Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Snow

“Go anywhere, do anything" boots as Rancourt describes them. They handled yardwork, toddler soccer games, city walks, and light snow.

Leather

Horween Tan Bulldog
Durability

Horween Bulldog is a deceptively tough leather. When scraped, it keeps on looking like it used to. Not great for dramatic patina, but great if you don't want battle scars to stand out on what is a dressier boot style. This leather doesn't seem to be very common.

Fit

115 Last: 9DUS Men's Brannock: 9D
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Fits just like an equivalent dress shoe size, which is not at all surprising because Rancourt also uses this last for their dress shoes. The last is very comfortable but the Bulldog leather needed some break in. I expect the Chromexcel version of these boots to be comfortable out of the box.

Craftsmanship

Rancourt & Co. Byron Boot
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining
Clicking
Design

The stitching on the uppers is impeccable and the overall fit and finish is superb. Heck, they're even lined!

Sole & heel

Traction

It's the Vibram 430 mini-lug, there's not much to add. I personally found the mini lugs to provide modest but meaningful traction.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

These deliver excellent value for a USA made boot. Rancourt knows how to build a durable boot with Blake construction.

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