Moccasins the new black pump

It has been a few years now since I have sworn off high heels. I saw a post similar to this picture, that showed how unnatural your foot is in a heel. Even a small heel. So I donated all my heels and moved towards much flatter footwear. However, giving up the pain of gorgeous shoes meant that I had to settle for rather boring and kinda ugly flats.

Turns out people up here have that problem licked. Moccasins and mukluks. Moccasins are the short version of mukluks and mukluks are generally for outside (although I do see people wearing a hybrid inside that is mid calf). Before moving here I would have said a moccasin was a slipper- to be worn at home in the morning. I was wrong. People here wear moccasins at work and it makes so much sense.


As anyone who works in an old office building knows, the coldest part of you is your feet. This takes care of that problem. It also makes your co-workers really stealthy as there is no tick, tick, tick of a heel. In fact when I do wear even a bit of a heel, I sound like a clodhopper compared to the moccasins.

Moccasins are not quite as expensive as a Jimmy Choo but they are not cheap. You would expect to pay between $350-$550 depending on the leather, type of fur trim and the amount of beading. I am definitely saving up so that I can combine warmth, style and supporting local artisans into my work attire.
*The photos are a smattering of what is being sold here on Facebook pages.