Short & Sweet

This blog excerpt was taken from our store: Moccasins Canada. To read the entire article please click here.

They say good things come in small packages.

That’s because small is fun.

Small is cute.

Small is special.

Especially if we’re talking about Laurentian Chief’s half-size Rabbit Fur Mukluks for women.

Sometimes, in winter, you don’t want or need a tall or bulky boot. You want something warm, of course, but also something stylish and kicky... a statement piece. At 8” from sole to cuff, these "mini" mukluks are shorter than full height mukluks, but slightly taller than ankle boots. They are as sassy and full of personality as they are cozy and beautiful. Handcrafted with fur-wrapped mocha brown suede, short mukluks hug your feet in soft, cozy warmth. The interior is thick with fleece lining and a comfortably spacious footbed, while the treaded Italian Marron outsole ensures steady footing in snowy conditions. They may be small in stature, but these mini mukluks are the height of luxury. The mellow suede vamp is beautifully hand-stitched with beaded details that sparkle like snow. A wide band of genuine rabbit fur trim lends a sumptuous, yet natural look in the tradition of winters past. You know what else is small but significant? Small businesses.

Laurentian Chief’s Rabbit Fur Mukluks are made in Canada, in the outskirts of Quebec City. The Indigenous-inspired footwear has been manufactured by Eugène Cloutier since 1945, a local company that now employs approximately 80 workers. Many of their local leather artisans work from home to put the finishing touches on the stunning line of moccasins and boots.
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