Mocs, Not Crocs

Meet Manitobah: The Indigenous-rooted Canadian brand I'm completely obsessed with

Hello, Gorgeous!

Today’s coming in a bit late because life. But it’s a good one. Manitobah —the Canadian shoe brand with deep Indigenous roots— has such a beautiful and cozy collection of fall-into-winter footwear. Prettier than UGGs and with so much more soul. In fact, if possible, the brand story is even better than the artist designs.

When I found out about the brand I was excited but also a bit apprehensive of any whiff of cultural appropriation. I love native designs but worried I might look like I was cosplaying If I walked around with beaded moccasins. But I didn’t have to worry. A brand rep assured me that Manitobah is a brand created for cultural appreciation, so you don’t have to admire the designs from afar, you can make them part of your daily wardrobe or down time.

I find myself particularly obsessed with the Two Rivers collection which feature different soles on each shoe/boot. And imagine such thoughtful design that the part of the boot you step on is artistically rendere…