Five Plus One is our weekly series of buyer’s guides. We pick a specific category and dig up five great options along with one that’s a little outside the norm.
With winter in full swing, it’s time to bring out the boot rotation, but if you’re not fortunate enough to have a go-to pair of boots yet, we got the list for you! This year’s list features true mocassin construction boots as well as mock moc-toe boots, which we affectionately call the moc².
Regardless of your preference, we hope this list offers some insight into some of the best moc toe boots available for our fellow boot snobs. Each pair is fully re-soleable and will last you a long time if cared for correctly.
1) Red Wing: 877 – Oro Legacy
Red Wing is perhaps the best-known maker of mock moc toe boots, and their 877 in Oro Legacy leather is an excellent option for those who want a taller version of the mainstay boot. Featuring an 8″ ankle shaft, these boots offer extra support for those who want it as well as a significantly heftier feel. This style features nickel eyelets and a traction tred wedge sole, which offers excellent comfort and good grip.
Available for $320 from Franklin & Poe.
2) EasyMoc: Rangeley Boot DB
If you’re more interested in true moccasin construction boots then EasyMoc might be right up your alley. Their Rangeley Boot is an absolute beast and features a triple vamp with a honey-colored Vibram lugged outsole, canvas quarter, and true moc construction with a Blake attached sole. This leads to more flexibility than a welted shoe while maintaining the boot’s re-craftability.
Available for $645 from Division Road.
3) Grant Stone: Field Boot Saddle Tan
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Grant Stone‘s Field Boot is another excellent option if you’re interested in a Goodyear-welted mock-moc boot. This pair is constructed with Minerva Smooth leather from Italy’s lauded Badalassi tannery and comes finished with brass hardware, including rivet reinforcements and D-ring eyelets, as well as a padded collar.
Available for $380 from Grant Stone.
4) Russell Moccasin: South 40 Bird Shooter
Russell Moccasin is one of the most renowned moccasin boot makers angled towards making robust boots intended for hunting and roughing the elements, which sets them apart from many other moccasin brands. Their South 40 Bird Shooter Boot is a classic within their lineup, featuring a triple vamp for water resistance, a heavily lugged sole, and tall ankle shaft for improved support.
Available for $725 from Russell Moccasin.
5) Yuketen: Fisherman Hiker
Yuketen is always thinking one step ahead of the competition, and its Fisherman Hiker really exemplifies this. It’s a chukka moc made from grainy buffalo leather, but maintains a sleek look that is almost unheard of from moc makers. Finished with a mini-lug sole from Vibram, this shoe maintains a low profile without sacrificing traction.
Available for $550 from Yuketen.
Plus One – Caswell Boot Co: Stanton – Toscanello Washed Kangaroo
Caswell Boot Co.‘s Stanton is a great-looking mock-moc for sure sure, but what really sets it apart is the material used. Featuring Kangaroo leather, this boot plays homage to Red Wing’s classic Irish Setter Kangatan boot — a rare, vintage boot made from green kangaroo leather that is highly sought after by collectors to this day. While Caswell’s version strays heavily from the original silhouette, the connection is clear, and the Goodyear construction and refined stitching make for a unique boot in its own lane.
Available for $380 from Caswell Boot Co.
