This blog excerpt was taken from our store: Moccasins Canada.
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There’s a grace that comes with honouring the details of our daily lives.
Small joys. Simple pleasures.
For me, it’s the scented steam that curls up from a hot cup of tea in the morning. It’s the right song on my playlist in the car, as I drive into the sunshine of a golden afternoon. It’s the wind sending colourful leaves cartwheeling across my backyard.
It’s sliding my feet into a pair of extra soft, fleece-lined moccasins.
Laurentian Chief’s fringed suede mocs are a special kind of cozy; the kind of little luxury that makes you stop to look around and count your blessings. They feel like home, as soon as you put them on.
The beauty of Laurentian Chief moccasins is definitely in the details.
Thoughtfully designed, their rich, chocolate brown suede is trimmed with woven braid at the ankle and a deeply fringed cuff. Suede piping extends around the u-shaped vamp, with pinked edges, and the exquisite hand-beaded, leaf adds a special authenticity. Relaxed and free of laces, they slip easily on and off and look as good with upscale casual wear as they do with your favourite pyjamas.
The premium suede is velvety smooth, with a generous fit for a comfy, casual feel. The plush fleece interior is gentle and warm against bare toes... these are classic curl-up-by-the-fire moccasins! But I love that they’re not limited to being indoor slippers. The rubber crepe outsole means they can also be worn outside for walks, running errands, or simply watching the world go by.
My most favourite detail of all? Laurentian Chief moccasins are 100% manufactured in Quebec, Canada and have been since 1945. Inspired by Indigenous footwear, the fine craftsmanship and hand-finishing techniques have been passed down through three generations of local leatherworkers.
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