See Manhattan On Your Feet Fall Feature: Manitobah Mukluks rock for Fall with new suede hand beaded fringe mocs and hand etched leather boots!
You know Peachy Deegan's number one reason to love Canada is because she loves hockey. Well, she has found one more reason to love our neighbors to the North: Manitobah Mukluks. Though it may hit 90 degrees today in Manhattan, that is no reason to not start paying attention to your fall wardrobe! These are total quality and look fabulous with a pair of khakis and a preppy top, and if you get yours now you'll be the first to have a pair before they sell out! They are totally comfortable and casual. Obviously you want to protect them first with Atsko:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/09/atsko-shoe-and-boot-fast-dry-repellent.html because especially if you spill your Peachy Deegan on them it will wipe off like a charm. But you wouldn't spill THAT, now would you?!
“Stitch by stitch, bead by bead, we tell the story of our people.”
About the owner:
Sean McCormick, a Métis entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Manitobah Mukluks. Since its inception in 1997, Sean has guided the company from a small local business trading in the fur and tannery industry to a premium producer of Aboriginal footwear and accessories for markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. Sean was born and raised in Manitoba; he resides on an Organic farm in Pine River, Manitoba and is an avid outdoorsman. Peachy remembers reading in the Hartford Whalers programs many years ago that her friend Dave Tippett is from Manitoba so we like it there! That was our first memory of Manitoba. Now Dave is in Phoenix and Manitoba is on our feet.
What does the name “Manitobah” mean?
The name Manitobah originated in the languages of Aboriginal people of the Prairies and in the Anishinabeg languages, describes the “Great Spirit”.
Manitobah Mukluks Key Sales Points and Differentiators:
• Authenticity: - Aboriginal owned
- Involved in Native communities
- Rich in tradition and history
• Made in Canada: - Unlike other brands, our products are made in the same place from which our designs are inspired
• Functional - Vibram partnership
- Entire foot bed of all our mukluks are wrapped in 100% sheepskin
What does it mean to be “Aboriginal owned” and “Made in Canada”?
Authenticity…our history, inspiration, leadership and workforce comes directly from the heart of the original people of Canada where many of our designs have been used for centuries. In a world of mass production and global trade many of our customers also choose Manitobah because we are “Made in Canada”. Being Aboriginal owned means that we are helping to keep rich traditions in Aboriginal art and culture alive by ensuring economic viability in remote communities and by supporting the following important organizations and programs:
- Center for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD)
- Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
- Artist Support: we are dedicated to supporting Native artists with the goal of ensuring that thousand-year-old traditions are not lost.
About our Product
What are Mukluks & Moccasins?
Simply speaking, Mukluks & Moccasins are names used to describe the traditional footwear worn by the original people of North America. Their intended use was to protect the feet from harsh conditions. The choice of design and materials acted as a way to distinguish between tribes. For a detailed history on Aboriginal footwear we recommend you to visit The Bata Shoe Museum - Virtual Museum Canada online exhibit here:
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Ground/english/index.html
Manitobah Mukluks is an Aboriginal owned Canadian company that produces some of the world's finest authentic Aboriginal Mukluks, Moccasins and accessories available at better boutiques around the world. All of the products are made at the factory in Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA. We love it when products are made in NORTH AMERICA!!!! Canoe Mocs are hand stitched and hand beaded, genuine leather uppers with Vibram sole.
“Stitch by stitch, bead by bead, we tell the story of our people.”
About the owner:
Sean McCormick, a Métis entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Manitobah Mukluks. Since its inception in 1997, Sean has guided the company from a small local business trading in the fur and tannery industry to a premium producer of Aboriginal footwear and accessories for markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. Sean was born and raised in Manitoba; he resides on an Organic farm in Pine River, Manitoba and is an avid outdoorsman. Peachy remembers reading in the Hartford Whalers programs many years ago that her friend Dave Tippett is from Manitoba so we like it there! That was our first memory of Manitoba. Now Dave is in Phoenix and Manitoba is on our feet.
What does the name “Manitobah” mean?
The name Manitobah originated in the languages of Aboriginal people of the Prairies and in the Anishinabeg languages, describes the “Great Spirit”.
Manitobah Mukluks Key Sales Points and Differentiators:
• Authenticity: - Aboriginal owned
- Involved in Native communities
- Rich in tradition and history
• Made in Canada: - Unlike other brands, our products are made in the same place from which our designs are inspired
• Functional - Vibram partnership
- Entire foot bed of all our mukluks are wrapped in 100% sheepskin
What does it mean to be “Aboriginal owned” and “Made in Canada”?
Authenticity…our history, inspiration, leadership and workforce comes directly from the heart of the original people of Canada where many of our designs have been used for centuries. In a world of mass production and global trade many of our customers also choose Manitobah because we are “Made in Canada”. Being Aboriginal owned means that we are helping to keep rich traditions in Aboriginal art and culture alive by ensuring economic viability in remote communities and by supporting the following important organizations and programs:
- Center for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD)
- Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
- Artist Support: we are dedicated to supporting Native artists with the goal of ensuring that thousand-year-old traditions are not lost.
About our Product
What are Mukluks & Moccasins?
Simply speaking, Mukluks & Moccasins are names used to describe the traditional footwear worn by the original people of North America. Their intended use was to protect the feet from harsh conditions. The choice of design and materials acted as a way to distinguish between tribes. For a detailed history on Aboriginal footwear we recommend you to visit The Bata Shoe Museum - Virtual Museum Canada online exhibit here:
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Ground/english/index.html
