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2. Moccasin Shoe
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 adorned with embroidery or beading. Though sometimes
worn inside, it is chiefly intended for outdoor use, as in exploring wildernesses and running.
Historically, it is the footwear of many indigenous people of North America; moreover,
hunters, traders, and European settlers wore them. Etymologically, the moccasin derives from
the Algonquian languagePowhatan word makasin (cognate
to Massachusett mohkisson / mokussin, Ojibwa makizin, Mi'kmaq mksɨn), and from
the Proto-Algonquian word *maxkeseni (shoe).
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3. • In New Zealand and Australia, sheep shearers' moccasins are constructed of a synthetic,
cream-colored felt, with a back seam and gathered at the top of the rounded toe. These
moccasins are laced in the front, and the lacing is covered with a flap fastened with
a buckle at the shoe's outer side. The fastener arrangement prevents the shearer's handpiece
comb from catching in the laces. Shearers' moccasins protect the feet, grip wooden floors
well, and absorb sweat.
• The word moccasin can also denote a shoe of deer leather adorned with laces.

4. Historical Background
• In the 1800s, moccasins usually were part of a Canadian regalia, e.g. a powwow suit of clothes.
The most common style is that of the Plains Indians moccasin.
• 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 and
cacti. The eastern Indian tribes wore soft-sole moccasins, for walking in leaf-covered forest
ground. Moccasins are usually all brown, the same color.
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5. Driving moccasin
• 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. 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.
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6. Driving Moc
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7. Work boot moccasin
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.
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8.  Plug (apron) sewn to the vamp with heavy thread.
 Characteristic of hand sewing given a good appearance.
 True moccasin has no insole, with upper extending across forepart under the foot.
 More materials will be consumed may be 30%.
 Comfortable and expensive shoe as more leather is consumed.
 Most widely used as formal shoe.
 A wide range of styles can be derived from this design.
Basic Features of Moccasin Shoe
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9. Moccasin Shoe
Fig: Moccasin Shoe
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Moccasin stitch
Apron

10. Apron sewn to the vamp with heavy thread
Apron
Apron sewn to
the vamp with
heavy thread
Fig: Moccasin Shoe
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11. Upper leather covering bottom
Upper
leather
covering
bottom
Fig: Moccasin Shoe
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12. Mocca cord hand stitch
Mocca cord
hand
sewing
Fig: Moccasin Shoe
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