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Sizes are based on the length of baby's feet:

--Small fits up to Infant Size 0/1, or up to 3.5" in length

--Medium fits up to Infant Size 2, or up to 4" in length

--Large fits feet up to Toddler Size 5, or up to 4.75" in length

--Extra Large fits up to Toddler Size 6.5, or up to 5.5" in length

Itasca Moccasin was formed in 1986 in the tiny community of Lake George, Minnesota, located in the northwest quadrant of the state just east of Itasca State Park, which is famous for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The original store was a rustic, shopworn souvenir stand that attracted tourists driving to and from the park.

The founder, Mardel Bents, learned the moccasin-making business after having been sold a set of used equipment from a local craftsman. She worked during winter months making moccasins in preparation for the upcoming summer tourist season. As summers progressed, stock on hand dwindled until new pairs were made over the next winter season.

Over the years, Bents and her sole employee (who is now our Factory Store manager) perfected their moccasin-making techniques and turned out beautifully made, premium quality handcrafted moccasins; they also carved out a successful niche business doing custom pattern making for customers with hard-to-fit feet.

Though notoriously thrifty when sourcing leathers, Bents had the foresight to go beyond the use of basic cowhide and also sought out premium game hides like buffalo, elk and moose, as well as super plush sheepskin, used for slippers and baby mocs.

In April 2012, Bents retired and sold the business to Paul Kirkman who rebranded the company as Itasca Leathergoods to extend its identity beyond its moccasin-making roots and focused on creating a more fashion-forward vibe that was more closely aligned with its heritage and premium quality craftsmanship.

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING on almost all of our products! Only big, bulky, or heavy items such as furniture will incur an additional shipping charge. We ship most orders via USPS Priority Mail, which generally arrives within 3 to 5 days of shipment.
Large, bulky or heavy items may be shipped via UPS or other carriers. Some furniture will be shipped to you directly from the manufacturer via the shipper of their choice. We ship your item out to you within 1-2 business days - as quickly as we can.