Berlin, Wisconsin 🇺🇸

Operating from the same vine-covered brick workshop in Berlin, Wisconsin, since 1898, Russell Moccasin Co. is a legendary name in American footwear. Originally founded by Will Russell to supply rugged boots for the Wisconsin logging boom, the company has spent over a century perfecting the art of "true moccasin construction." Today, Russell Moccasin is a premier destination for hunters, explorers, and footwear enthusiasts who seek boots that are built to be companions for life.

Every pair of Russells is handcrafted in the USA by master artisans, some of whom have been with the company for decades. This dedication to traditional techniques using hand-hammers and century-old sewing machines ensures that their footwear is not just assembled, but sculpted to the human foot.

The Architecture of a Russell Moccasin

What sets Russell apart is a unique construction method that virtually no other manufacturer employs:

• True Moccasin Construction: Unlike mass-produced shoes, a Russell moccasin features a seamless "vamp" of leather that wraps entirely under the foot, providing a glove-like fit and unmatched ground-feel.

• Multi-Vamp Protection: Their signature Double and Triple Vamp designs utilize overlapping layers of leather to create a highly water-resistant, "boot-within-a-boot" system, a favorite among professional hunters and safari guides.

• The Overlap Stitch: Patented in 1910, this hand-sewn seam is the hallmark of a Russell boot, engineered for extreme durability and weather protection.

• Heritage Product Line: From the iconic Bird Shooter and Zephyr boots to their refined Oneida moccasins and outdoor oxfords, their catalog spans from extreme wilderness use to classic casual wear.