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The Penobscot is a classic "beefroll" penny loafer - so named for the signature stitch detail on the sides. The upper on this particular iteration is an absolutely bonkers western floral print embossed Horween chromexcel. In person, the stamping effect is beautiful. Trapped in and around the print are all the oils naturally embedded in the chestnut colored chromexcel. This gives the shoe a handsome and delightfully peculiar variegation up close, while at a distance it appears to have a slightly ruddy burnish. They are truly in a class all to themselves.
Like all Epaulet Sewn by Hand footwear, the toe is hand-stitched and a padded footbed runs along the interior; and, if the sole wears out, a cobbler can easily replace it. This shoe is lined with soft glove calfskin.
CHROMEXCEL LEATHER
Natural Chromexcel 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 with very subtle shade variations. This "natural" color sits between a light tan and a medium brown. The oil under the surface gives the leather a handsome "burnished" look, and the color casts change as the leather is worn.
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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