WABASH ENGINEER BOOTS / EZO SHIKA DEERSKIN BURNT BURGUNDY Size:US 12D double-thick vulcanized soles

double-thick vulcanized soles

heavy 12-ounce premium chino selvedge fabric milled in Japan

the Fieldmaster boasts a supple upper that will age beautifully while maintaining its strength against the elements

The original moccasin hunting boot dates from the early 1900s and has been a staple for outdoorsmen

The uppers are Ezo Shika deerskin

WABASH ENGINEER BOOTS / EZO SHIKA DEERSKIN BURNT BURGUNDY Size:US 12D double-thick vulcanized solesEzo Shika are Japanese deer that live in Japan's northern Hokkaido region. Larger than all other Shika subspecies, this deer lives an extra rugged life in mostly snowy areas. For centuries the indigenous Ainu people have hunted them as a major food source and armorers incorporated the robust deerskin into samurai armor. Today deerskin can still be found being used in making kendo and kyudo bogu. To make our boots using Ezo Shika deerskin two layers