MUKLUK-a better choice

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.

Why Shop at Marie Shoes.com?

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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.

How To MeasureYour Feet For Moccasins

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Not only may your weight change as you age, but surprisingly your feet
change also. With this fact in mind, it is important that you find the
right size to wear for fit and of course, comfort. You can do the
measuring yourself but it speeds up the process if you can have another
person’s help with the measuring. If you find the right shoe size, you
have found the right MOCCASIN size also.


How to measure your feet.


Tip: Take your measurements at the end of the day, when your feet are their largest.

1. Place a piece of notebook (8 1/2”X 11”) blank paper on the floor.


2. Make sure you stand on the paper wearing the socks or stockings you will wear with your moccasins.


3. With a pencil held vertically, draw a mark at the end of your heel.


4. Do the same at the tip of your longest toe.


5. Mark the sides of your foot at the widest part.


6. Now, measure your other foot using the above method. You may need another notebook size piece of paper.


7. To find your size, measure the heel-to-toe mark and use an
inch-to-size table that can be easily found on the internet.  For
example, if you are a woman and your foot measures 10” long, you will
wear U.S/ Canada size 9 shoes.


8. To find your width, measure the marks for the widest part of your
foot and again use an inch- to-size table. For example, if you are a
woman with a U.S. size 9 length and your width measures 3 3/4” you will
wear a medium width shoe size.


9. If your measurements are between two sizes, or you find one foot’s
measurement larger than the other, always move up to the larger size.


10. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CHARTS ARE A “GUIDE” TO FINDING YOUR
SIZE. SOMETIMES YOUR ACTUAL SHOES SIZE AND THE GUIDE SIZE ARE NOT THE
SAME. IF THIS IS THE CASE, USE YOUR SHOE SIZE.


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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Quote of the Day


"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits"

Albert Einstein

DO NOT PUT MOCCASINS OR SLIPPERS IN THE DRYER!!!

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HINTS

DO NOT PUT MOCCASINS OR SLIPPERS IN THE DRYER!!!

• While still damp, condition the moccasins. Dry in a warm dry place, not in direct sunlight.
• Condition your moccasins as needed, to prevent the leather from becoming dry.
• It is important to note that from the very first time you wear or treat your moccasins, you will change their look. Don't let the likelihood of a slight change in color prevent you from taking the best care of the leather.
• Place your footwear in a safe place if you are near dogs or cats. They think the footwear is ideal for chewing.

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.

HOW TO ADJUST THE WAY BOOTS FIT

Moccasin Musings

There are few ways to adjust the fit of a pair of boots/ mukluks.

Boots too small or tight:

If the snowshoe boots/ mukluks are too tight and has an insert, it can be removed or replaced with a thinner insert. Thinner socks can be worn if the boots are too tight. Remember snowshoe boots/mukluks will stretch to "form fit" your feet.

Boots too large:
Heavier socks can be used. A thicker insole insert can also be substituted.

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. 

Put on your moccasins for Earth Day

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On this day in history, April 22, 1970, the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, U.S.A. was launched - Earth Day!  Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs to put the environment on the political agenda. 

Earth Day is celebrated annually since, now a world wide event.  So, put on your moccasins and go out and celebrate Earth Day, be part of the nationwide demonstration of concern for our environment. It’s not too late to care.

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.

Moccasins Approach " Working Like A Beaver"...

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"There are many old-fashioned phrases or sayings, and many old wives tales that turn out to be true!  But, what do they look like?  On YouTube, this week, we watched a video of a family of beavers restoring their house of sticks.  Time was of the essence in this beaver family’s life.  The river ice had been merciless in pressing, and rubbing and crunching their little beaver house over the winter but spring was on the cusp and with it a reprieve from the elements was imminent in the form of Chinook winds.
Chinook winds blow up from the south and soften the intricately woven, but now frozen, sticks making up the beaver house.  When Mr. & Mrs. Beaver feel those winds a’ blowing they get to work.  Up out of their den they pop with a mouthful of sticks, sticks sharply pointed at either end.  They carry the sticks a short jaunt across the ice to their exposed house rooftop and immediately begin any repairs needed.
They know from inherent experience that time is short.  They know that the length of time Chinook winds blow, warming the rooftop and allowing repair work to take place, will be short lived.  Mr. & Mrs. Beaver stop abruptly but quickly acknowledge the cameraman and as instantly slough off his presence as a necessary evil and get to work prying and stuffing and jabbing their repair sticks into place.  They are videoed working incessantly and with engineering supremacy to get the job done.
This YouTube video gives meaning in real time to the phrase “working like a beaver” – if you know this, you know how to work!
See the whole story at http://biggeekdad.com/2011/06/the-beavers/#.UOB0qzJP9a0.gmail

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.