Can moccasins be resoled?
Re-sole: As long as you have not worn a hole in the leather, your Medieval Moccasins can be resoled. When you wear through the sole, stop wearing your shoes and ship them to us!
What are moccasin soles made of?
A moccasin is a shoe, made of deerskin or other soft leather, consisting of a sole (made with leather that has not been “worked”) and sides made of one piece of leather, stitched together at the top, and sometimes with a vamp (additional panel of leather).
Do moccasins have rubber soles?
Moccasin shoes, wether driving or loafer style moccasins can come with a crepe or rubber sole. This blog outlines the differences between the two different sole options we offer at Leather Moccasins.
How thick should leather be for moccasins?
Medium thickness leather (3-4 oz. weight) is recommended for most soft-soled moccasins. Patterns should be laid out on the hide so the pieces go with the grain of the leather, so the moccasins will be uniform.
How do you soften hard crepe soles?
Crepe rubber soles can become hard at low temperatures, but this can be avoided by storing the shoes at a temperature between 20-25C. If the soles become hard, you can place the shoes on a warm radiator until the crepe rubber is soften again.
What does Relasting a boot mean?
You can return your boots or shoes to us and for $40.00 we will “Relast” them… meaning wetting the leather, and then allowing the boot to dry while on the last. Following “Relasting”, the leather is then dressed with the appropriate leather care product, bringing it back to as close to new as possible.
What is the difference between moccasins and slippers?
Are moccasins slippers? Moccasins are often assumed to be slippers. However, while slippers can come in moccasin styles, moccasins aren’t always for indoor use; they can be formal or casual footwear – for outdoors or in.
What side of leather do you use for moccasins?
The membrane side, or the sanded side of the leather that was next to the muscle, will become the inside of your moccasins. The grain side, or the smooth side of the leather, will form the outside of your moccasins. Most of the items you’ll need should be available at either a hardware store or a craft and hobby store.