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Makwa Boot

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
57 Reviews
Regular price$175.00
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Slip into the Makwa Boot with ease thanks to the bungee closure and walk like a leader. This waterproof boot features an intricate outsole design honoring a Warrior Spirit to guide the way forward with the footprints you leave behind.

About the Art
Since warriors are meant to go ahead so that the people yet to follow are safe, these footprints are meant to signal the people to follow. So, when you walk in these shoes, walk like a leader.

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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 57 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 41 Total 4 star reviews: 9 Total 3 star reviews: 4 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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57 reviews
  • G
    Greg
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Size Purchased Womens 11 / Mens 9
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    So fine

    The are so comfortable and easy on/off. Seem to be great quality. I have many pairs of moccasins none winterized…until now lol I love them. Would definitely recommend and purchase again!

    Oh and they match my dogs 👍

  • R
    Randy
    I recommend this product
    Size Purchased Womens 12 / Mens 10
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Comfort and Beauty

    I have had the Makwa for about 7 months now. They have many many miles on them already. These are my thoughts.

    Sizing: Definitely runs a little small. Kudos to Manitobah for advising immediately on the page.

    Comfort: This boot needed no break in time. Felt ‘worn’ immediately.

    Craftsmanship: Simply beautiful; has stayed waterproof; outsole has more traction and been more resilient than I thought; I feel connected to the ground when I am wearing them.

  • PM
    Paul M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Ok

    I love the look of these boots. The issue I'm having is sizing, the right shoe is way tighter than the left. Before saying maybe my right foot is larger than my left, I have not had any issue with other footwear in this regard. I'm hoping they can stretch a bit more, but won't hold my breath.

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    Rachel Jackson (Rachel J.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Size Purchased Womens 10.5 / Mens 8.5
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Great for the rain

    I absolutely adore these boots! They're great for rain (I wore them all winter in the California Redwoods and stayed dry), walking in the woods, bike riding, basically they've replaced my tennis shoes and my hiking boots for three seasons (sandals in the summer!) these are such a great all-around boot if you're not in extreme cold weather.

  • JH
    Jane H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Size Purchased Womens 8 / Mens 6
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Love my new boots

    So comfortable!

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Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! We make our moccasins and mukluks for everyone. By purchasing from us, you are participating in cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation. When you purchase from Manitobah, you are directly supporting Indigenous people and celebrating Indigenous culture in an authentic, meaningful way that helping us in our vision to create positive impact in Indigenous communities.

To make our brand more accessible, to support our social impact initiatives, and to allow us to compete with other global fashion brands, we produce our products in international ethical partner factories. Our factory partners that support our growing product line go through an in-depth 3rd party inspection and internal Social Compliance Audit. These high standards are continually monitored and respected. We are proud of our manufacturing policies and our ability to build capacity globally. We believe that our success as an Indigenous business has been due to our willingness to walk forward while honouring our past.

Manitobah Mukluks makes a variety of products that match Canada's diverse climates. We offer select styles of adult mukluks that are waterproof. Those styles are tagged online as waterproof and can be seen here.

Both styles of children's mukluks are waterproof. They have been treated with our AuthenTEC waterproofing system; treated hide and an internal flexible coating that is inspired by pine pitch and spruce gum. Manitobah conducts rigorous waterproof and temperature testing using a minimum 50,000 flex standard.

The rest of the adult mukluks are constructed with natural suede and leather which are not sealed and not considered waterproof. We recommend treating them with a leather/suede protector to help with water resistance and general protection. All of our MUKLUKS are insulated with sheepskin footbeds and most are constructed with untreated suede which is porous (and not considered waterproof). These natural materials need to breathe in order to be effective in extreme cold. Indigenous people have been surviving in the coldest climates for thousands of years using this very wisdom.

Protection: Use a silicone-based leather/suede protector. Do not spray fur, as it contains natural protective oils. We offer a protecting spray as part of our Care Kit here

To Clean: Leather can be cleaned using a gentle soap and soft brush. For salt, wipe down with a damp cloth. Even if they have been sprayed, salt is corrosive and can cause damage.

To Dry: Once wet, allow your footwear to dry naturally

Wear: Never pull fur when putting on or removing boot, fur sheds over time and frequent friction will cause the fur to shed much faster. Cross laces over before tightening to avoid tearing leather eyeholes

Storage: When ready to store them for the season you should clean them, allow them to dry and then pack them away in a sealed container away from heat, moisture and pets (a plastic storage tote works great.) You can also use a pool noodle or something similar in the shaft to keep them upright during storage.

Our traditional Mukluks and natural soled Moccasins are not built on a traditional foot last so there is no left or right foot. This method has been used on Indigenous footwear for thousands of years. Over time the natural materials will form to your foot and allow you to have a custom fit. Moccasins with the turtle vibram sole and all of our kids mukluks do have a left and right foot.

Our sheepskin-lined mukluks are considered one of the warmest winter boots for northern winters and are rated down to -32 degrees Celsius. Partnering with Vibram has also allowed us to design a sole that allows your foot to bend. Research indicates that flexible soles promote proper foot movement and blood circulation to your toes. This means that in cold dry weather, our mukluks will allow your feet to stay warmer than almost anything on the market.

we make a positive impact in Indigenous communities.
our impact

We provide a platform for authentic Indigenous art that encourages
pride, shapes lives and helps keep traditions alive. Indigenous art is
the foundation of our work and Indigenous artists contribute to all our
core designs.

Manitobah Mukluks is a pathfinder for Indigenous business, an ongoing
example of how Indigenous values, ethics and culture can find success in
the global market.