Moccasins for the trail?

Those arrowmoc's look like what I need. Double soles, laced, sheep skin lining. Perfect. Well, perfect except for the price :o

As for Moc's and moisture, I have no experience to draw from, but I think I'd just want to treat them with mink oil and "waterproof" the fibers so they stay supple aren't affected by the water, but I wouldn't want to completely seal them. I'd rather have something that breaths well and dries fast, theyre going to get filled anyway if you encounter water deeper than 3 inches.

It's my understanding that concrete is really hard on Moc's, sidewalks are a lot rougher than the smooth granite in the Shield, but I'm sure other areas have sharper rocks which could do a number on them.

Darteres, what are the advantages of the different styles (Pucker, center seam, side seam)?

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be making my own. A few more local shops to check out, but I have a feeling they're all going to have the 'round the house' moccasins. I can get them custom made locally, but I forgot to inquire about the price, maybe it wont be too bad, I'll have to see though.

Anyone know where to get sheep skin though? The fellow at the Indian "trading post" store said they don't use it because it's too expensive, which I dont really get, there are a lot of sheep in MB, what are they doing with the rest of all these lambs I've been eating?! Might have to make some calls to the farms, or trade for some with the Hudderites.
 
eyeeatingfish said:
how do moccasins survive the urban life walking on concrete sidewalks and such?
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I haven't worn mocs for years, but when I did...

I would paint the soles with a coating of Shoe Goo. (Shoe Goo, if I'm not mistaken, is the same as Goop.) When the coating would start to wear, I'd simply paint it again.
 
My favorite way to hike is to go barefoot. Your feet eventually get strong enough so that everything stops being so "loud" and it starts to feel really nice. I like to feel the earth under me and have a nice natural stride.
 
Ankar Sheng said:
Darteres, what are the advantages of the different styles (Pucker, center seam, side seam)?
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I just like the look of the center or side seam ones better than the "pucker" style ones. Those look more like slippers to me and wouldn't let me feel as manly when I'm stalking through Wal-mart :D.
 
Ok, so I'm totally late to this party.

This whole "you need shoes to support your feet" is crap. You don't need arch support. You don't need a lifted heal. Google around, you'll find plenty of info.

Here's a good start in a mainstream magazine.
 
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