In case no one knows what they are (and honestly, I didn't until meeting Jason), they are traditional hand-made boots which were originally made by Aboriginal (Native Peoples) of Canada (and likely Alaska too)! They are made of leather, fur and often decorated with beads. A traditional pair, looks like this:
Some variations of this original design can be seen and bought HERE
My father-in-law actually makes Mukluks. I have a pair that he made just for me. Each of the kids have their own hand-made pair, as does Jason. It's a skill and trade that is not known by many these days. Bert even has a special sewing machine for handling the thick thread needed to stitch everything in place.
Fiona in her mukluks that Kieran now fits. She fell asleep on the toboggan... She's in there somewhere! LOL
Now, recently, Mukluks have been making their appearance in the latest fashion trends... This is the most rediculous display of Mukluk wearing I've ever seen!! Sadly, I've seen this train wreck of a fashion statement WAY too many times...
And honestly, those aren't even Mukluks! They're just fur boots! TRASHY comes to mind.... 
4 comments:
Ack! I've seen girls dressed like that on TV and think it's just weird. I love the boots though! Wish I lived somewhere warm enough to wear them. I hope our FIL is passing down the heritage and craftsman ship of making those boots to a younger generation! It would be sad to not have that legacy anymore!
By warm enough, you know I actually meant COLD enough to wear them.... LOL
We have been having opposite week in my house, so it's spilling over everywhere!
haha! Didn't even catch that! lol I hope when you said you liked the boots, you meant the traditional ones, and not the saskwatch footies that chick was wearing!! LOL
Holy cow, did I have a bunch of typos and whatnot in my first comment. Obviously I meant YOUR FIL, not ours!! LOL And yes, the boots YOU have, not the crazy furry ones on that weird chick! LOL
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