In 1985 she began making the footwear in her home, for people who would provide the
leather. Step by step the company has grown, mainly by word of mouth. Now, this 14th year
later, they are producing 14,000 pairs of their famous footwear from their new factory in
Ely.The boots have been worn by numerous expeditions from the North Pole to the South
Pole, and on the Iditarod Race Trail in Alaska. They have appeared in the movies Iron Will
and Grumpy Old Men, were regularly seen in Northern Exposure and used in fashion shoots by
Elle and Mademoiselle Magazines.
So are they that good!? Steger Moosehide Mukluks are twice as warm and less that half
the weight of traditional winter boots. They are made in the northern Cree Indian style
and have durable, flexible, treaded rubber soles. Through out our expeditions the mukluks
have remained supple and flexible even after years (and thousands of miles) -- which
supports the Steger statement of only using the best moosehide available!
With each pair you receive the great wool felt liners and insoles -- You can also
choose a fleece liner at an additional price which gives less support, but is very soft.
They are not waterproof. When on expeditions in the high Arctic it is really not a
concern as the snow is very dry, leaving the mukluks perfect unless you had a really bad
day where you fell through. It is possible to waterproof to a very large degree though
with the various water repellents. But, remember that when you close up the pores on the
outside you also make the boot less able to breathe, meaning your sweat will have a
tougher time escaping...causing cold feet!
The Steger motto is: Flexibility, breathability and insulation are the
keys to warm feet. 1 lb. of weight on your foot is equal to 5 lbs. on your lower back.
Heavier does not mean warmer, it means aching legs and back. A statement we can only
support 100 %.
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