Manitobah (2024)

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We buy furs from tanneries, who buy them from a variety of farmers who sell the meat for food. In sourcing these furs; we're using materials that would otherwise be considered “waste” and utilizing them to make our moccasins and mukluks.

We buy furs from tanneries, who buy them from a variety of farmers who sell the meat for food. In sourcing these furs; we're using materials that would otherwise be considered “waste” and utilizing them to make our moccasins and mukluks.

Moccasins have a much more casual application and are oftentimes sported in warmer and more temperate climates. Mukluks are utilized in the great outdoors by the Indigenous people of the north. But they are becoming increasingly popular in modern day culture as more and more people are beginning to wear them.

Modern day moccasins and mukluks provide a stylish blend of culture and functionality as they can be worn day and night and are suitable for several occasions.

As a young Métis entrepreneur, Sean McCormick began Manitobah Mukluks with the vision of creating a successful company while benefiting his community. Today we continue that vision on a larger scale, as a global brand making a positive impact in Indigenous communities across North America.

Sheepskin: All Manitobah mukluks and some moccasins are made with Sheepskin Shearling in the foot bed. Sheepskin soothes the skin and caresses the foot, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. These unique insulating qualities of sheepskin have been known for generations.

As mukluks are soft-soled, and flex with the feet, they allow hunters to move very quietly. A wearer can run, tip-toe, and even dance in mukluks. They are also designed for use in the tundra. Mukluks weigh little.

In fact, they can actually be good for your feet because they provide support and cushioning. Additionally, mukluks are typically made from soft, breathable materials that won't cause any irritation or discomfort.

You Should Wear Socks With Moccasins If

A nice pair of thick cotton or wool socks will be just perfect for when the temperatures drop. There is an argument on if you should even wear moccasins in the winter as they are basically summer shoes.

Ours are all made out of one piece of leather, and then it just wraps around the foot like a sock." Moccasins were and are still worn for everyday purposes. In Cherokee-influenced moccasins, the flaps are decorated. "With the Plains tribes, they put beadwork that covered the entire shoe," said Anderson.

Can you wear mukluks in the rain? ›

While many of our boots and shoe styles are treated to be water resistant, this does not mean they should be worn in direct snow, rain or standing water. Knit/sweater boots especially should not be worn in snow and rain as this may stretch the knit, impact the fit, or ruin the sole.

Women's mukluks can withstand the harsh elements of winter, down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, while other women's styles are made for everyday wear to keep up with the latest trends. These full grain leather boots are ready for any snowy winter activity.

Moosehide, cowhide, and deerhide can all be used successfully for moccasins or mukluks. The thickness of the hide generally varies with the age of the animal. The idea piece of leather should be thick (so it is strong), but pliable so it can be sewn and gathered without too much difficulty.

The name “Manitoba” likely comes from the Cree "Man-into-wahpaow", which means "the narrows of the Great Spirit". The words describe Lake Manitoba, which narrows to half a mile at its centre.

75 years after our founding, Minnetonka remains a proudly independent, fourth-generation family-run business. On any given day, you can still find three generations of the Miller family hard at work — including Marshall, who's in his 90s and still actively involved!

Today, we still own and operate our factory in the Dominican Republic, where we continue to handcraft shoes, boots, slippers and accessories. We also partner with a select number of factories outside Shanghai, China, for manufacturing some of our other products.

We value this relationship and because of that we support sales going to their websites; still giving you the option to purchase directly from Muk Luks® if you prefer. Where is your product produced? Our product is produced in China. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

If the fur around your mukluk becomes dirty it can simply be wiped off with a dry or damp cloth. Otherwise you can lightly spray it with cold water and wipe clean as necessary with a sponge.

Mukluks are watertight boots of Inuit manufacture, suitable for walking on the tundra. The sole is made of sealskin and is sewn to tops of caribou skin. Sinew thread used in a blind stitch passing only halfway through the skin makes watertight seams. In winter and in cold weather, several pairs are worn simultaneously.