Where can you buy a REAL Moccasin?

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iam.mike

Discussion Starter · Jun 3, 2020

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Back into my old boat shoes. Actually, it's time, I think to retire them.

I had noted that in recent iterations, Sperrys which had been moccasins, pretty much forever have gone to a new construction method.

The method: The uppers are folded under, stitched to the outsole (almost like a blakestitch) and then then the area in between the edges of the folded under leather have been attached by a piece of mesh fabric and then covered with a foam insole.

Externally, they don't appear any different. But, there's a totally different feel, almost like wearing a pair of athletic shoes rather than actual boat shoes.

Does any reader have a suggestion for a brand that still makes a real moccasin?

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Flanderian

· #2 · Jun 4, 2020

mikel said:
This question comes in by way of an email message:

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Back into my old boat shoes. Actually, it's time, I think to retire them.

I had noted that in recent iterations, Sperrys which had been moccasins, pretty much forever have gone to a new construction method.

The method: The uppers are folded under, stitched to the outsole (almost like a blakestitch) and then then the area in between the edges of the folded under leather have been attached by a piece of mesh fabric and then covered with a foam insole.

Externally, they don't appear any different. But, there's a totally different feel, almost like wearing a pair of athletic shoes rather than actual boat shoes.

Does any reader have a suggestion for a brand that still makes a real moccasin?

Thanks
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Can we help this gentleman out?

He might try looking at these -

https://gokeyusa.com/home/gokey-shoes/double-sole-moccasin/

Or these -

https://www.quoddy.com/collections/mens/products/grizzly-moc-1

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Flanderian

· #7 · Jun 4, 2020

scottfranklin said:
These all look lovely! How do they wear in urban environments (e.g. sidewalks, roads, etc.)? I don't mind resoleing every few years, as long as it's not outrageous, but am a bit of a heavy walker (scuff feet) and worry I'll wear through them in months, not years. Also, any tips on how the sizing runs?

I've never worn them for that purpose, and wouldn't. Those with just a leather sole, while lovely around the house, or in the backyard, or playing Chingachgook in the woods, would likely be made short work of by pavement. Fortunately, if you're willing to accept slightly less authentic versions, many makers also make them with soles better suited to that purpose.

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