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The Penobscot is a classic "beefroll" penny loafer - so named for the signature stitch detail on the sides. The upper is gorgeous Horween Chesapeake leather stitched to a handsome single-leather sole. This versatile style is easily dressed up or down and can be worn year-round. If the sole wears out, a cobbler can easily replace it. The toe is hand-stitched and a padded footbed runs along the interior. The leather is lined with soft glove calfskin.
What more can be said about the classic beefroll penny loafer, other than it's perhaps the most versatile, easy to wear, and comfortable leather-soled shoe out there-- nearly flawless in it's beautiful simplicity. We're delighted to add this fittingly unassuming, yet refined, medium brown color to our assortment.
CHESAPEAKE LEATHER
Chesapeake is a soft cowhide from Horween Leather in Chicago, a family-run tannery that dates back to 1905. It's produced using a bark retannage from a proprietary recipe, and then genuine hot stuffed with a blend of natural oils and greases. The resulting "pull-up" leather yields a rich, deep finish that reveals subtle shade variations with wear.
Chesapeake is the "unfinished" verison of Chromexcel. It's initially made in the same way, but less sealant is applied in the final steps. As a result, the leather is softer, lighter feeling, and more apt to change color with age.
MOCCASIN CONSTRUCTION
Epaulet Sewn by Hand footwear uses genuine moccasin construction. With this, a continuous piece of leather forms a secure bond around your foot. It's an intricate process that requires extensive hand-labor and years of experience. But the result is well worth it. With true moccasin construction, the shoe can easily mold to the exact contours of your foot - yielding a final product that's extremely comfortable and satisfying to wear.
SIZING
Epaulet Sewn by Hand shoes run generally true to size. However, as they feature handsewn moccasin construction, they will conform to your feet. It's important to consider how you'll wear them.
If you intend to mostly wear your shoes or boots with thin socks or barefoot, we'd recommend ordering 1/2 size down from your typical dress shoe size. This would be roughly equivalent to our sizing recommendations for the Alden Barrie & Tru-Balance lasts. So, if you typically wear a 10D in dress shoes, order a 9.5D. The majority of our customers choose to do this.
If you intend to wear your shoes or boots with substantial socks, then we recommend ordering true to size. This would be roughly equivalent to the Alden Leydon and Aberdeen lasts. So, if you typically wear a 10D in dress shoes, order a 10D.
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