The Shorey family has been making moccasins for generations, beginning with Harry Smith Shorey, a handsewer for L.L. Bean in the early 1900s, who also ran his own craftsman and repair shop in Burlington-Lowell. Today, they continue his fine tradition on the Quoddy Trail. In Downeast Maine, near the shores of the Passamaquoddy Bay, they make traditional moccasin styles using the same time-honored techniques and quality materials.
Each process is done by hand — cutting, skiving, stitching, and handsewing. All of Quoddy's styles have in common a one-piece vamp, which wraps around the entire foot. This is handsewn to the "tip" with locked stitches to ensure comfort and durability, the two most important benefits of moccasin construction. All styles, soled or unsoled, have full leather sock liners (not just half) and heel padding for added comfort and cushioning.
While leather properties vary slightly with every hide, each pair demonstrates Quoddy's philosophy: attention to detail and no shortcuts.
2 style of Quoddy Trail Grizzly boots with Chrome or Crepe wrap, are now available in Kapok and new webshop, www.ka-pok.com
