Leather-Moccasins Blog

You love these slippers so much, you bought them for your spouse, because the same pair are available in men’s and women’s sizes. Together, you listen the crackle of the fire and the snow gusting around the house. Steam curls from your mug and you settle into your favorite corner of the couch. You’re safe and warm. You have each other. And your Laurentian Chief mocs.

All Bastien moccasins are crafted on the Indigenous Huron Village reservation in Wendake, Quebec, where descendants of the Huron-Wendake tribe continue the artistry and skill of their ancestors.

Bastien’s 21199 moccasin boots are authentic in heritage, materials, concept and craftsmanship. You’ll notice and appreciate the difference. Naturally.

Traditionally, the Canadian "identity" has been hard to define. Jokes abound, of course. We say "eh" a lot. We like our Timmies. We are a country of bacon, poutine, hockey, and apologies, with a few moose and a maple leaf or two thrown in for good measure.

All of this may be true (and it is!) but what exactly does it mean to be quintessentially Canadian?

Let’s look at the Laurentian Chief brand 743INDL moccasins and find out...

The 137597 are a pair of men's moccasin ankle boots that have been our best seller for quite some time and we want explore why in this blog. Like all our genuine moccasins, they match with any casual outfit and are also durable, flexible and comfortable. So let's take a closer look to see what makes these crepe sole moccasins so highly sought after compared to some the other great ones we have to offer.

Summer is here and although many love wearing their moccasins barefoot outside and in the house, some people may have started to notice that their feet or favorite shoes are now starting to stink. What to do? What to do? If that's you, not to worry. We are here to tell you the good news that you don't have to set aside your favorite mocs just because the warm weather is here. We have a few products that can help you with your stinky feet or smelly moccasin problem.

Happy 150th birthday Canada! If you want to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday right down to the soles of your feet we have just the shoe for you. Comfortable, stylish and made from natural leather, our Canada 150 moccasins are a perfect way to celebrate Canada this year. Laurentian Chief has really outdone themselves this time. We are pleased to have suede maple leaf moccasins in sizes for men, women, juniors and kids, just in time for Canada day.

The heart of any Pow Wow is the drum. It is its beat of the celebration in which all the dancers move to in order to honour Mother Earth during every dance at the Pow Wow. A big part of any Pow Wow is the dancing competition portion. Some of the bigger Pow Wow's have significant prize money awarded for the dance competitions. Let's take a closer look at the different dances involved in most Pow Wows.

Traditional moccasins are extremely comfortable and stylish to wear. However due to the fact that the laces are made of leather, many people have a hard time tying them together in a way that looks good and stays secure. It can be frustrating to have to constantly tie your leather moccasins up, when one of the reasons you likely enjoy wearing them is because they are slip on shoes. It can also be a hassle to constantly have to retie your child's moccasins if they are constantly coming undone with all the wear and tear kids do, running and crawling around. The good news is there are 3 different ways you can try tying your moccasin laces that are less likely for them to come undone.

American Indian handcrafted moccasins have never been more alive or dynamic for your feet. They continue to be one of the most gratifying and exciting forms of footwear to wear because authentic Native Indian Moccasins combine age-old tradition, innovation and talent. It is gratifying to know that purchasing and wearing traditional Native American footwear helps to continue the expression and livelihood of American Indian artisans and the preservation of our country's only indigenous footwear. The classic moccasin footwear is undoubtedly influenced by centuries of history, combinations of intrinsic spirit with timeless, attractive appeal.

Let's take a moment to clarify some terms in the moccasin world as there are several shoes that claim to be moccasins when in fact they are not. A moccasin is a heelless shoe made completely of soft leather with the sole brought up and attached to a piece of U-shaped leather on top of the foot. Worn and designed firstly by Native Americans, traditional moccasins have evolved over time. Today, genuine leather moccasins can be found as driving moccasin shoes, soft sole slippers or hard sole loafers. Each were created for a different purpose. Let's find out the difference between the three and why you might wear them.