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Post by ickes on Jan 11, 2019 12:25:45 GMT -6
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Post by Ambassador on Jan 11, 2019 17:16:18 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Jan 11, 2019 18:55:29 GMT -6
Good ol' Johnny Knoxville.  |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 11, 2019 20:49:37 GMT -6
Good ol' Johnny Knoxville. This!!! This is the look I'm going for when I go to Sicily and meet my Wife's family for the first time! |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 12, 2019 12:42:48 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Jan 12, 2019 20:34:48 GMT -6
I have a pair of the Rancourts. They're okay, and comfortable, but kind of caught between Vans/Chucks and Oxfords/Wingtips in that awkward no mans land.
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Post by DigDug on Jan 13, 2019 9:38:38 GMT -6
I have a pair of the Rancourts. They're okay, and comfortable, but kind of caught between Vans/Chucks and Oxfords/Wingtips in that awkward no mans land. I think that's what I need. A brown leather seems like it might be the happy medium. I know I like the chromexcel leather. I like the idea of a CP style sneaker but also like the Chucks. Need a style that can pass as a shoe. That can climb a trail or step into a church |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 13, 2019 9:41:00 GMT -6
bentin which Rancourts do you have?
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2019 11:23:24 GMT -6
DigDug the leather Chucks are exactly that. Why are you against hightops? I found them btw, and on sale.as there's only a few sizes left. I'll post a link
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2019 11:25:34 GMT -6
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2019 11:30:35 GMT -6
They make them in brown, black and grey.
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Post by DigDug on Jan 13, 2019 14:46:31 GMT -6
DigDug the leather Chucks are exactly that. Why are you against hightops? I found them btw, and on sale.as there's only a few sizes left. I'll post a link Not against them, just find them a little to hot come spring/summer |
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Post by bentin on Jan 13, 2019 18:08:42 GMT -6
bentin which Rancourts do you have? These, which actually look nearly identical to the Natiral Chromexcel's after a few dozen wears. |
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Post by DigDug on Jan 17, 2019 21:07:23 GMT -6
Decided I'll pick up a pair of the Rancourt Heritage Lows in Natural Chromexcel. And a pair of Converse 70s lows (sorry ickes no high tops, that's what Boots are for  . The Rancourts will age like no other sneakers out there. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2019 21:18:31 GMT -6
Well, not quite as well as the Essex, hehe.
And I've been switching back and forth between high and low 70's as our weather vacillates and an surprised how much easier the highs are to take on and pull off than the lows. Also easier to lace to where they won't need to be retightened later.
I'm split about 50/50 between highs and lows but will likely replace my lows with the wildly more comfy Vans Pros slip ons and Chimas as they wear out and keep the highs. Not a fan of Vans highs, but may need to try the Mids.
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Post by DigDug on Jan 17, 2019 21:38:51 GMT -6
Well, not quite as well as the Essex, hehe. And I've been switching back and forth between high and low 70's as our weather vacillates and an surprised how much easier the highs are to take on and pull off than the lows. Also easier to lace to where they won't need to be retightened later. I'm split about 50/50 between highs and lows but will likely replace my lows with the wildly more comfy Vans Pros slip ons and Chimas as they wear out and keep the highs. Not a fan of Vans highs, but may need to try the Mids. I'm thinking hot summer, lows will work better. I didn't mention this before, but I have the Rancourts heritage in the high top (or what they call Mid). They have been my go to pair this winter since we haven't had any snow (that's going to change this weekend with a foot+ coming). Decided that I might as well go with the American made leather and construction (show those Italians how it's done) |
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Post by bentin on Jan 17, 2019 21:49:25 GMT -6
Absolutely. I like my Rancourts, just wear the sneakers less than any of my other Rancourts dress shoes or boots.
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Post by ickes on Jan 18, 2019 10:29:08 GMT -6
Well, not quite as well as the Essex, hehe. And I've been switching back and forth between high and low 70's as our weather vacillates and an surprised how much easier the highs are to take on and pull off than the lows. Also easier to lace to where they won't need to be retightened later. I'm split about 50/50 between highs and lows but will likely replace my lows with the wildly more comfy Vans Pros slip ons and Chimas as they wear out and keep the highs. Not a fan of Vans highs, but may need to try the Mids. Actually now that I think about it I'm the same. When it comes to Chucks I prefer the high tops, when it comes to Vans I prefer the low tops. I do own some Vans high tops but my collection of Vans is probably 90% low. |
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Post by bentin on Jan 18, 2019 11:05:49 GMT -6
Yeah, the Vans soles are great for me, but I really need a mid or high for mountain biking and just revert to Five10's which are too ugly for non bike duty. These just look stupid.  I've also determined that non Pro Vans are like non 70's Chucks and best avoided. I give in on some Vaults, but still find that my Pros are both more comfortable and hold up better. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 18, 2019 12:52:15 GMT -6
I definitely agree that the Pro's are Vans version of the Chuck 70's in terms of upping the comfort level. It's mainly all I will buy now as well unless there's a cool one off color combo or version made that doesn't come in a Pro.
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