Moccasin Musings
MUKLUK- A high calf boot worn in the Canadian Arctic and is
made from sealskin. Traditionally, it was worn by the Inuit before spreading
south to First Nations peoples.
Over time, voyagers and pioneers saw the value and adopted the style to suit
their purposes.
Today, the mukluk has evolved its way to the fashion halls of North America.
Gone is the soft sole and replaced by rubber, allowing excellent traction in
snowy conditions. Now, sheepskin fleece line the mukluk which allows the boot
to wick away moisture as quick as a cat. Sealskin as moved over to moose hide
as well as other leathers. As an adornment, tassels and pom poms were added for
extra flair. Recently, starlets can be seen wearing the boots as a fashion
accessory. Sports enthusiasts have made good use of mukluk in winter sports
such as snowshoeing. In fact, snowshoe boots are a very close relative with the
original mukluk worn by the Inuit. You can still find Inuit mukluks in Northern Canada but just try to buy a pair that doesn't cost you an arm and leg or maybe two legs to
purchase.
So if you want a light and warm as well as durable boot, grab yourself a pair.
You'll never regret it.
QUOTE of the DAY
"The future depends on what we do in the present"
Mahatma Gandhi
Gene Sanderson is owner, with his wife, Shirley, of Marie Shoes.com. Marie Shoes.com has been selling quality moccasins, mukluks and slippers around the world since 2006.
made from sealskin. Traditionally, it was worn by the Inuit before spreading
south to First Nations peoples.
Over time, voyagers and pioneers saw the value and adopted the style to suit
their purposes.
Today, the mukluk has evolved its way to the fashion halls of North America.
Gone is the soft sole and replaced by rubber, allowing excellent traction in
snowy conditions. Now, sheepskin fleece line the mukluk which allows the boot
to wick away moisture as quick as a cat. Sealskin as moved over to moose hide
as well as other leathers. As an adornment, tassels and pom poms were added for
extra flair. Recently, starlets can be seen wearing the boots as a fashion
accessory. Sports enthusiasts have made good use of mukluk in winter sports
such as snowshoeing. In fact, snowshoe boots are a very close relative with the
original mukluk worn by the Inuit. You can still find Inuit mukluks in Northern Canada but just try to buy a pair that doesn't cost you an arm and leg or maybe two legs to
purchase.
So if you want a light and warm as well as durable boot, grab yourself a pair.
You'll never regret it.
QUOTE of the DAY
"The future depends on what we do in the present"
Mahatma Gandhi
Gene Sanderson is owner, with his wife, Shirley, of Marie Shoes.com. Marie Shoes.com has been selling quality moccasins, mukluks and slippers around the world since 2006.
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