A moccasin is a soft leather shoe consisting of a sole and sides stitched together at the top. It has a soft, flexible sole and decorated upper. Moccasins were traditionally worn by Native Americans and Canadians for outdoor use. There are different styles depending on the terrain, like hard-soled moccasins for rocky plains. A driving moccasin is a modern version with added rubber tabs. Moccasins provide foot protection while maintaining flexibility and comfort.

2. 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). The sole is soft and flexible
and the upper part often is decorated with
embroidery. Though sometimes worn inside, it is
chiefly intended for outdoor use, as in exploring
wildernesses and running.

3.  In the 1800s, moccasins usually were part of a
Canadian regalia. The most common style is
that of the Plains Indians moccasin.
 The eastern Indian tribes wore soft-sole
moccasins, for walking in leaf-covered forest
ground. Moccasins are usually all brown, the
same color.
 Moccasins protect the foot while allowing the
wearer to feel the ground. The Plains Indians
wore hard-sole moccasins, given that their
territorial geography featured rock .

4.  Apron sewn to thevamp with heavy thread.
 Characteristic of hand sewing given agood appearance.
 True moccasin has no insole, with upperextending
across forepart under the foot.
 More materials will be consumed may be30%.
 Comfortableand expensive shoeas more leather is
consumed.
 Most widely used as formalshoe.
 A wide range of styles can be derived from this design.

5. • A driving moccasin (driving moc) is a
contemporary version of the traditional Native
American moccasin with the addition of rubber
tabs on the sole. The addition of rubber-pad sole
adds to the versatility and longevity of the shoe
while maintaining the flexibility and comfort of a
traditional moccasin.

6. • There are many variations of the sole including:
i. Rubber-dotted' - These have a uniform covering of
small, round rubber pads.
ii. Separated Pad - These have larger, flat rubber pads
separated by only small areas.

7.  Commonly referred as a "Mock Toe", the
boots are normally combined with hard
rubber compounded soles. The moccasin
toe work boot is a widely known style that
reflects the Native American moccasin.
Normally by weld stitching two pieces of
leather or fabric, the pattern creates a U-
shaped design around the toe box.

8.  The moccasin has a single layer section forming
the insole and quarters. The last is put in the
insole and a vamp “apron” stretched on top of the
last. The stretched apron is stitched to the
gathered edges of the quarters around the last
creating the characteristic look. The outsole is
then either attached by cement or by stitching.

10.  Although sturdy yet flexible the construction
with a single vamp is not very water proof since
the seam line offers a path for water to get in.
There are silicone coated thread and other
treatments to improve water resistance but
eventually this will wear off. To deal with this
situation either a double vamp or a triple vamp
construction can be used.

11. • Made by leather
• At bottom profile mudguard cover the waist
area.
• And the rest half is lasting margin (18 mm inside
and 20mm outside)
• Insole are inserted into upper by force lasting
• The piece is moulded upwards from the under
surface of the last.
• An apron is then stitched to the gathered edges
of the vamp and the sole is stitched to the base
of the shoe.

13. • Same as stuck on construction
• Cement Construction (also known as 'Stuck on
construction' in the UK) is used for lightweight
and flexible shoes and the outsole is stuck to the
upper by adhesive.
• Bonwelt is another variation with its
distinguishing feature being a strip of welting
attached by stitching or cementing to the top
edge of the insole. The shoe is then flat lasted.
• This is not a true welt construction wherein the
welt is attached to the rib of the insole.