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Does anyone wear moccasins for woodswalking? I enjoy mu Uggs in the winter and find them surprisingly comfortable, even for longer walks. I am wondering if hiking boots are as necessary as we think they are?
 
I am wondering if hiking boots are as necessary as we think they are?
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i have thought about getting some moccosins, but i haven't yet. i typically go barefoot about 8 months out of the year now, including in the woods quite a bit. when i'm not barefoot i'm typically wearing sneakers or sandals, most often flip-flops.

the only time i wear boots anymore is in the winter for the extra insulation.
 
Ever try South African made "Veldskoen or " Vellies"? It is a Moc style bush shoe that is lightweight and 1000 stronger than Mocs. They are made from Kudu etc leather and most have a very small heel and some are flat soled. Extremely comfortable. If you watch the Outdoor Channel, you will see these shoes worn by all South African professional hunters. Google them.
 
Before I forget, "Veldskoen" is an Afrikaans word meaning "bush shoe".

Also the South African Rand US Dollar exchange rate is great at the moment - about 8 to 1, meaning you can get these great outdoor shoes really cheap. a Real bargain!
 
I have a pair from Russell moccasin company. They are excellent but I find the soles are a bit thin for rocky hikes. Depends on the trail.

http://www.russellmoccasin.com/boots_stalkingtracking/boots_stalking.html

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oro08 said:
how about these? always wanted to get a pair too.

http://www.carldyers.com/
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Have had a pair of dyer mocs made by Walter, Carl's brother both long past on. A pair of lace up mocs, and a pair of rendenvouz mocs. All have had the double sole and have had 2 pairs resoled. Wear like iron, very comfortable even walking on rock. can get slick at times. Can smell when warmed up due to process. Highly recommended. I believe the family made the boots for the Linburg flight.
 
MBtull,

I just realized I may have hijaked your thread a bit. I am sorry. I don't think thousands of years in Indian tech lies. You don't NEED hard soled rubber style boots.

TF
 
Though I build many of my own moccasins these days (mostly brain-tanned moose hide); my wife and I own several pair from both Carl Dyer's, and Arrow Moccasin. I highly recommend both of these fine companies. For woodsrunning, make sure to order the double-soled moccasin, in whatever model you choose - worth the extra cost for the added comfort. The double soles on my Dyer's are a good 1/2" thick and easily resist the most difficult ground conditions.

I wear a 6", or lower, double-solded moccasin around camp, and about an 8" moccasin for bowhunting or scouting the woodlands. During the living history rendezvous and historical trekking activities, we select a moccasin flavor or style to match our persona (must be period correct). I line my winter moc's with wool for mukluk warmth. :)
 
I've got a pair of bison hide stealth trackers from Sodhoppers that I've been hiking in for the past five years (provided the weather isn't too brutal).

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If the soles on mocs are a bit thin for rocky ground, make a pair of tire tread or conveyor belt sandals to put on over the moccassins in such spots.
 
Another satisfied customer wearing Carl Dyer mocs right now. I wear the canoe style a lot and the rendezvous style hiking-both have double soles. The canoe mocs were bought in the 70's and resoled once. They are slick when wet.
 
Talfuchre said:
MBtull,

I just realized I may have hijaked your thread a bit. I am sorry. I don't think thousands of years in Indian tech lies. You don't NEED hard soled rubber style boots.

TF
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You do not NEED the help of a good dentist either.
 
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Guy, excuse my ignorance. Why does the moccasins have soft thin soles? Does it have a special advantage or it is just the style?

God Bless
 
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