The Story of Muks

Mukluks: fashion with a history

Traditionally worn for hunting in the snow, Canadian Aboriginals have been enjoying the warmth and comfort of Mukluk boots for hundreds of years.

The unique bead designs and colours of Mukluks represent different tribes including Cree, Ojibiwa, Sioux and Dene, while the materials – natural skins and furs – were often used in traditional dress.

Our new Spring / Summer collection also takes its inspiration from traditional native fringed designs, with boots hand-made from the finest suedes.

Luxury products, traditionally inspired

Now you can enjoy the combination of authentic traditional design and effortless style that makes Muks so special.

All our boots are hand-made in Canada and our hand-beading is sewn by Canadian Aboriginals. Every pair of Muks is unique and individually crafted to the highest quality and using the finest materials. Muks provide the ultimate in comfort and style.

Our values

Muks and the Canadian Aboriginal community

We pride ourselves on our links with Canadian Aboriginal culture and we work closely with our Aboriginally-owned manufacturer in Canada. All our products are native-influenced and our beadwork is hand-sewn at local First Nations Reserves. Because we use these skilled craftspeople, we can guarantee first-class handmade products straight from source.

We're also committed to giving something back to the community. We donate 1% of all our profits to the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD), a non-profit organisation serving the Aboriginal community.

Interested in CAHRD's work? Find out more.

A word about fur...

The fur trade is a responsible and highly-regulated industry based on the sustainable use of renewable, natural, abundant resources. Strict regulations ensure that endangered species are NOT used in the fur trade.

When you buy our luxury products which use wild fur, such as Raccoon and Blue Fox, you support Canadian Aboriginal trappers and others who live close to the land – people who have a direct interest in protecting wildlife habitat. Many Canadian families rely on fur animals for food as well as income. Canada is a signatory to the agreement on international humane trapping standards and trapping is strictly regulated to protect animal welfare.

Fur is also an environmentally-friendly choice – it's natural, biodegradable and renewable. Find out more about Canadian fur.