About
The Hardsole Boot is a handcrafted moccasin-style boot produced by Fish Creek Moccasin, a small family-owned footwear business based in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. The boot features a rigid sole construction that distinguishes it from the company's softsole moccasins, with examples priced in the $155-$160 range as of 2025. Fish Creek Moccasin was founded in 1988 by Jim and Candy Yonker and was purchased by Garrett Doubleday in 2018, continuing a tradition of handmade leather footwear crafted to order.
About
The Hardsole Boot is a handcrafted moccasin-style boot produced by Fish Creek Moccasin, a small family-owned footwear business based in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. The boot features a rigid sole construction that distinguishes it from the company's softsole moccasins, with examples priced in the $155-$160 range as of 2025. Fish Creek Moccasin was founded in 1988 by Jim and Candy Yonker and was purchased by Garrett Doubleday in 2018, continuing a tradition of handmade leather footwear crafted to order.
Production
Fish Creek Moccasin manufactures hardsole boots by hand in the back of their retail shop, allowing customers to observe the complete production process. The cutting, stitching, fitting, and lasting operations are visible from the store floor, demonstrating the company's commitment to transparency in traditional craftsmanship. Each boot is made to order rather than from inventory stock, with production taking place at their Fish Creek, Wisconsin location.
Materials
The hardsole boots are constructed using natural materials including moose-hide, deerskin, and sheepskin. These traditional moccasin materials are characteristic of Fish Creek Moccasin's approach across their product line, which includes both hardsole and softsole footwear for women, men, and children.
References
"About Us". Fish Creek Moccasin. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
"Fish Creek Moccasin". Founder's Square Fish Creek. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
"Fish Creek Moccasin". Door County Pulse. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
