leather moccasins

Native American shoes

Leather moccasins are soft shoes made from tanned animal hide, originally crafted by Indigenous peoples of North America.

The leather forms both the sole and upper, typically stitched together with a distinctive puckered seam.

Modern versions range from traditional handmade styles to mass-produced casual footwear: She slipped on her leather moccasins to walk the dog.

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G