1890-1950 Shoepac Moccassins or Larrigans
These shoepac moccasins are based on various designs offered during the first half of the 20th century from sporting outfitters of the period. These had a long lifespan, remaining popular from the last decade of the 19th century up through the 1950s. They are ultra-quiet in the woods, and allow for excellent foot feel, allowing you to avoid sticks that may crack and startle game. The design originates with native Americans in the 18th century and was popular among Canadian hunters for hundreds of years. The eyelets and laces are really the only thing that makes them clearly 20th century in style. These moccasins also make the perfect camp-shoe. With the laces open and loosened, they will easily slip on for a midnight bathroom trip, while being tall enough to protect your pant legs from the dew. They are lightweight, and collapse completely flat, allowing them to be rolled up in a bedroll for packing as a backup shoe.
Available in D, E and EE widths. (Please be patient with us as we work on getting all sizes in stock.)
Our version is made from a tough, full-grained, oil-tanned leather for comfort and durability. They need to be regularly treated with a natural nourishing products such as Huberds Shoe Grease, or Sno-Seal. Because of the materials used and the nature of these boots, you WILL need to commit to a break-in and nourishing period to make them as comfortable and durable as possible. These are not a plug-and-play shoe. They need a little maintenance and care, but they will last a significantly long time if they are properly treated.
Durability and care:
PLEASE NOTE: These are true moccassins. They are made of a smooth outer layer and a thicker inner layer. With care and proper use, they will last a long time. They are meant for wearing on GRASS, FOREST FLOORS, IN CANOES, ETC. They are NOT meant for wearing on PAVEMENT, CONCRETE, GRAVEL, and the like. Hard, rough surfaces will wear these out in days, flat. Always put them away dry, and grease them after every use with Huberds Shoe Grease or Sno Seal.
Note about sizing:
These Larrigans run true to size, but are meant to fit SKIN TIGHT.. If you're in a relatively temperate location and only plan to use wool socks in them, order your normal size. If you plan to add a modern insole, I recommend going up a half size. If you are planning to do a full shoepac setup for cold weather, which would include adding a wool felt slipper boot inside, you'll probably want to go up two whole sizes. We do not currently have wool felt boot inserts available. The standard size is E width. We also have a wide version, and we have some of our first-run, which are a narrow D width.