Manitobah mukluks use Vibram soles
Manitobah Mukluks, which makes mukluks made from natural fur and leather, has given its shoes a new sole so that customers can wear the soft boots in all kinds of weather. The new line launched at The Collections at WSA in Las Vegas, which ran February 12-14.
“We have a loyal, fashion-conscious following who appreciate the look and feel of our footwear, but they wanted a sole that would enable them to wear their mukluks in all kinds of weather and conditions,” notes Josh Fine, vice president of brand and distribution at Manitobah Mukluks. “Vibram has the design and manufacturing experience to create just what we wanted—a modern sole that respected old traditions.”
The new rubber soles wrap around the wearer’s foot and provide added traction and performance as well as adding stylish tread patterns designed by a native artist, incorporating native symbols. The sole is thin and flexible enough to enable the wearer to feel the earth under foot.
“Manitobah works hard to maintain the traditions and authenticity of their footwear, so we wanted to provide them with a new sole that would blend stylistically with these classic mukluks,” said Chris Favreau, vice president of technical development for Quabaug, the North American manufacturer of Vibram products.
Manitobah Mukluks, a native-owned company based in Winnepeg, Manitoba, has produced traditionally styled mukluks since 1998. The footwear is sewn by hand at the company’s headquarters.
