Slip Moc

Built on Oak Street Bootmakers' signature 800 Last with a Brazilian rubber camp sole, the Slip Moc combines traditional construction methods with modern comfort and durability. The fully recraftable design allows for resoling and maintenance, ensuring the footwear can last decades with proper care.

The Slip Moc employs genuine handsewn construction, binding two pieces of leather with hand-stitched toe and traditional T-Back counter construction. This minimalist approach showcases the craftsmanship without unnecessary complexity, staying true to the original moccasin design principles that evolved from Native American footwear.

Waxed cotton stitching is used throughout the construction process, providing both durability and weather resistance. The shoe features an unlined form-fitting inner that allows the leather to mold to the wearer's foot over time, creating a personalized fit characteristic of traditional moccasin construction.

The 800 Last used for the Slip Moc is described as the quintessential American loafer last. Its gently rounded toe provides comfortable all-day wear without compromising the sleek silhouette that works equally well in casual and more refined settings.

Oak Street Bootmakers offers the Slip Moc in two premium leather options, both sourced from Horween Leather Company in Chicago. Natural Horween Chromepak leather provides the more robust option, characterized as extremely heavyweight, durable, and water-resistant chrome-tanned leather. This leather is aniline-dyed and hot-stuffed with oils and greases to ensure conditioning that lasts for years.

The alternative Natural Horween 12oz Chromexcel leather option uses proprietary techniques and formulas developed over 100 years ago. Chromexcel undergoes at least 89 separate processes taking 28 working days, utilizing all five floors of the Horween facility. The combination chrome and vegetable tanning process provides both the suppleness of chrome tanning and the character development of vegetable tanning.

Chromepak leather has historical significance, originating in the early 1900s as a mechanical leather used to make oil seals, demonstrating its exceptional durability properties that translate well to footwear applications.

The Slip Moc is part of Oak Street Bootmakers' commitment to American manufacturing, with 100% of production taking place in the United States since the company's founding in 2010. This dedication to domestic production helps preserve traditional American shoemaking skills and supports local craftsmen with decades of experience.

All Oak Street Bootmakers footwear, including the Slip Moc, is fully recraftable, meaning it can be re-soled again and again throughout its lifetime. This construction philosophy reflects both environmental sustainability and the company's confidence in their manufacturing quality, backed by their Factory Guarantee that addresses any manufacturing defects.

The Brazilian rubber camp sole is molded to precise specifications, designed to be lightweight while maintaining durability. These soles require no break-in period and minimal maintenance while providing lasting comfort despite their low profile design.