Seneca Camp Moc Chukka

The Seneca Camp Moc Chukka features handsewn moccasin construction at the toe, where the leather upper wraps around and is stitched to create the characteristic camp moc appearance. The five-eye lacing system extends up the ankle, with the men's version standing 3 1/4 inches tall and the women's version at 2 3/4 inches. Both versions have a 5/8 inch heel height.

The standard imported version uses soft leather uppers paired with Eastland's Active Memory Foam insole, which conforms to the contours of the foot. The outsole is made from natural rubber, providing flexibility and traction while absorbing shock during wear.

The Seneca USA represents the premium tier within the model line. Made in Eastland's Maine facility by experienced shoemakers, this version uses traditional true moccasin construction methods. The leather is sourced from Horween, tanned in the United States, and receives hand-rubbed finishes. Eastland markets this version as part of their Made in Maine USA collection, which uses American components throughout.

The Seneca design originated from Eastland's archives of Maine camp moccasin patterns. The company introduced their Made in Maine Collection to commemorate their 55th anniversary, drawing on the region's historical tradition of handsewn footwear construction. The camp moc toe construction reflects methods used in traditional Maine hunting and outdoor boots, where the wrapped leather toe provided durability and weather resistance.

Eastland was founded on November 30, 1955, by Jonas B. Klein, Bertram Wolfson, and Louis Fishman in Freeport, Maine. The original factory at 5 Park Street began with a daily production capacity of 540 pairs, which expanded to 900 pairs of moccasins per day. The company initially produced shoes for other brands before introducing the "Easysteps" label in the mid-1970s, which later became the Eastland brand. By the mid-1980s, the company's own branded products represented 70% of sales. The Klein family maintained ownership for three generations, and the company remains based in Freeport, Maine.