Just want to buy a pair of Minnetonka Moccasins right now? Minnetonka Moccasins.
Miley Cyrus in her trademark 3-in-1 Fringe Boots
Minnetonka Moccasins are just about as shy and reclusive as the people that originally made the extremely comfortable footwear. As popular as the footwear is with the public, the company is as reclusive with their corporate history. It’s safe to say that the company has successfully controlled what it wants others to know about it. They don’t advertise, they don’t release public statements, and until recently, didn’t have an internet presence or online store. However, you can go into almost any store in the United States and find their footwear flying out of the store.
Starting in 1946, Minnetonka Moccasins has been producing various types of footwear based on traditional Native American shoes. Moccasins are native American shoes made of animal skins and leathers. They are suited to almost every condition and climate and could actually be called the original functional footwear. They’ve long been an icon of native America and have now become a fashion fad in their own right, considering that their moccasins and fringed boots can be found on the feet of almost every Victoria’s Secret model, Hollywood star, and celebrity kid.
The company’s headquarters are found in northeastern Minneapolis and their factory is in the Dominican Republic. This privately-held company does not disclose any dealings but retailers have reported record sales especially in 2008-2009 when fringed boots and comfortable shoes started to become fashionable again. To give an idea of its range, it was breaking sales records at fashion boutiques and upscale national chains such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s and also at one of its largest retailers, Seguins House of Cheese, a cheese shop in northern Wisconsin while remaining a staple at lake country resorts and North Shore gift shops. And President David Miller let it slip in an interview that the “Thunderbird,” their most popular style, had tripled its sales in 2004.
People to watch in 2010 – Dave Franco with Luke Grimes and Haley Bennett in Minnetonka Moccasins Boots
These classic soft shoes have numerous variations to suit all styles. They can be short like loafers, ankle-high, or knee-high. They can be plain or embellished with fur, fringe, beads, or metal decorations and made from various materials like cow leather, suede, moose hide, or deer skin. They’re laid back yet can be dressy, casual, or traditional. Perfect for men, women, and children, moccasins are so versatile they can be translated into slippers and boots as well. They also offer a large selection of leather goods ranging from reversible furs, shearling, leather and suede jackets, hats, shoes, moccasins, handbags, briefcases, belts, wallets, gloves and many more leather accessories. And on their spanking-new website, a wide variety of leather apparel is available; customers can pick and choose from a variety of motorcycle outerwear which includes riding jackets, vests, chaps, saddle bags, tool pouches and riding boots.
Minnetonka Moccasins definitely have celebrity appeal!
Another factor keeping this company on top is their pricing. Unlike other popular shoes, they keep their footwear in a very competitive price range averaging at $25-$50. That keeps their market wide,with almost everybody being able to afford their footwear.
The popularity of the “Boho” or “Bohemian” look led to the popularity of the 3-in-1 Fringe Boot, which comes with 2 types of additional clip-on embellishments of feathers, and tassels with beads, to change the feel of this insanely comfortable and exceedingly stylish boots that come in black, brown, or tan suede.
Ashley Tisdale takes a stroll in her "Trampers"
These highly individual shoes appeal to those that like something classic with a hint of uniqueness. Not your average Italian boot, it gives off a feel of spunk and spirited pluck to plain jeans and a t-shirt. It’s the type of shoes you’ll wear both if you want to take a load off and if you want to be noticed. Aside from that, it’s a very quiet shoe (no more squeaking rubber soles!) and it has great traction for those that constantly slip on smooth or icy floors. They’re anatomically friendly, as the flat shoe sole – with or without a gel insert as you prefer – keeps your back in line and your feet balanced, putting less stress on the body as opposed to wearing high-heeled shoes.
Minnetonka has managed to stay a classic throughout the years with amazing business operations and a peerless product. It’s also using its fame and success to its advantage. It constantly adds new products to its standard lines, using innovation and strict quality control as their forte. It looks like mocs are going to stay as classics for a long time to come.
Minnetonka Moccasins are only available on the mainland of the United States and cannot be shipped overseas. They can be contacted at:
www.minnetonkamoccasin.com
1113 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55414
United States
(612) 331-8493
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