Posted by Jones Bootmaker on Sep 02, 2021
For a practical and preppy twist nothing hits the brief better than a faithful pair of moccasins, you may consider the faithful moccasin to be a shoe that is reserved for casual settings but with a little style know-how you’ll be slipping them on for work, the weekend, and everything between.
With the return of the 9-5 and special occasions back on the agenda, we need a pair of shoes that stick to their guns where comfort is concerned (our love-affair with our house slippers will never truly be over.)
Whether you’re devoted to classic dressing, or you prefer something a little more casual, moccasins will form the solid foundation to every well-considered wardrobe. As timeless (and comfortable) as it gets, moccasins are the ultimate footwear choice that promises to ease us into every agenda.
A genuine moccasin is crafted with a single stretch of leather which forms the insole and the quarters of the shoe, another stretch of leather gathers at the edges of the quarters to create the classic apron seam.
The driver moccasin is the most popular choice of footwear amongst gents, flexible, comfortable, and breathable the driver sole is usually characterised with rubber pebbled studs, exposing the traditional leather moccasin construction. The rubber sole or studs will extend above the heel to protect the shoe and add further grip, particularly when driving
Today, moccasins are famed for their unrivalled comfort and casual silhouettes, often crafted in soft leathers, nubucks, or suede, they’re made to give supple support that fits your foot’s form, so you can wear your mocs straight out of the box.
Considered the oldest form of footwear, moccasins are best known to be a traditional shoe of the Native North American population, however it is believed that the moccasin arrived in the North America over 30,000 years ago from Asia, where they were adopted by Native tribes and adapted to suit individual terrains and climates. Built from soft, supple animal skins, the moccasin was constructed without a hard sole to allow its wearer to feel the ground, making minimal noise
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOAFERS AND MOCCASINS?
Characterised by its lace-less design, the loafer is generally constructed with sections of leather and finished with a sturdy sole, whereas a moccasin is traditionally crafted from a single piece of soft leather which starts underneath the foot or the sole of the shoe and is then built around the foot, meaning there are usually less seams than the loafer.
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