Moc Toe Boots

Built entirely in Japan using master craftsmanship techniques, the boots feature Horween Chromexcel or Cavalier leather uppers with Goodyear welt construction and Vibram Christy wedge soles. The design follows traditional American workwear heritage while incorporating contemporary Japanese craftsmanship standards and ethical production methods. All materials are sourced from suppliers in the USA, Japan, Germany, France, England, and Italy.

The moc toe boot design has deep roots in American workwear history, with the original moc toe hunting boot first appearing in the early 1900s as essential footwear for outdoorsmen, farmers, and construction workers. The classic moc toe boot was first created in the early 1950s by Red Wing, specifically around 1952, originally designed for farmers and hunters who spent the majority of their days outside in difficult, rainy, and chilly conditions.

John Lofgren's particular moc toe interpretation draws mainly from 1950s design influences, maintaining the functional elements that made the style popular among American workers. In the early 20th century, American workwear brands adopted the moccasin-style toe and merged it with rugged boot construction to create footwear that was both durable and ergonomic. Moc toe boots became especially popular among factory workers, loggers, and outdoorsmen, with their roomy toe box and reinforced uppers making them ideal for tough jobs.

The LK-021 moc toe boots feature comprehensive Goodyear welt construction with storm welts, ensuring durability and the ability to be resoled. The construction includes heavy single and triple stitched sewing throughout, with mid-soles made from real leather rather than plastic alternatives. Internal support comes from Japanese-made steel shanks, while the boots are filled with real cork filler instead of inferior materials like cardboard.

The boots are available in multiple Horween leather options, including Chromexcel leather in Burgundy and Dark Olive colorways, as well as Cavalier leather in Whiskey. The 6-inch shaft boots sit on a 1-inch heel and are built using the John Lofgren 130 last in D/Medium width. Each pair includes an embossed padded leather heel pad for comfort and comes with USA-made Vibram 4014 Christy wedge soles.

All John Lofgren Bootmaker footwear is manufactured entirely in Japan with master craftsmanship in all details. The boots are constructed in Sendai, Japan by craftspeople wholly dedicated to perfecting their own craft, following the Japanese philosophy of "Shokuninkishitsu" – a craftsman's mentality characterized by pride, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of perfection.

The company maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality and ethics, ensuring all materials are sourced ethically from suppliers in the USA, Japan, Germany, France, England, and Italy. Each pair is described as being built to be as comfortable as they are solid, with no room for shortcuts in construction or materials. Production includes Japanese-made components such as steel shanks, and each pair comes with a Japanese-made John Lofgren Bootmaker box and dust bags.