Rancourt & Co for Need Supply Co

Rancourt continues to be my favourite american maker of moccasins (my Eastlands are made by Rancourt). They're hot as hell now and making mocs and loafers for so many brands and shops. I think, they're even still offering the option of having made-to-order handsewns made. Something I've been thinking quite a bit about having made. I would probably go for a classic ranger moccasin in natural Chromexcel leather with brass eyelets and their French-made Lactae Hevea sole from Reltex. This would be a classic looking and very wearable ranger moc, indeed.

BUT then I saw these monsters that Rancourt made for Need Supply some time ago, and was immediately enthralled. Then I figured that I should probably wait a bit and see if it would go away. But I just looked at them again, and I feel like a fat kid at a Cold Stone Creamery screaming "GOTTA HAVE IT!!" 

 Classic nylon boot laces add a rugged touch

 That stacked leather heel/counter and ripple sole from Vibram look great together.

Arrow Moccasin

If you're into moccasins or handsewns, as they're also referred to sometimes, you've probably come across moccasins from Arrow. Arrow is one of these small, family owned companies, that live a quiet existence, making extremely good products one at the time - at a good price even - and catering to a small, niche audience - mostly in Japan, it seems.

There hasn't been spent a dime on their website and ordering from them isn't really easy, however you can have your mocs made to your specifications. I like some of the make-ups, that I've seen over the years in Japan. My favourite is probably the ring boot with the crepe sole, however I for wearability I would most likely go for the regular moccasin.
I've pairs from Eastland (Rancourt), Quoddy, Yuketen, Russell Moccasin, and probably others, but I've still to invest in a pair from Arrow. I can't help but wonder, why I haven't done so yet.

Take a look at these stitches. Sewn by hand one stitch at the time.

The leather is very thick, but still very pliable, so it will mould to your feet.

This is a beast.