QUODDY: FROM THE SHOEMAKER'S WORKBENCH TO YOU

Blackbird is very proud to introduce Quoddy footwear:

Inspired by the authentic leather moccasins, birch bark canoes, and woven ash baskets produced by the skilled craftsmen and women of the Passamaquoddy tribe of Downeast Maine, Harry Smith Shorey founded Quoddy in 1909, and the company has been family-owned and operated since. Currently produced in a building that has been a devoted shoe factory since the 19th century, Quoddy handmade footwear is made in individual pairs by single highly skilled shoemakers (some of whom are fourth generation craftsmen) who finish every stitch by hand and make it a matter of pride to ensure the exceptional quality of each pair of shoes before they leave the workbench. True to the traditional handsewn moccasin style that surrounds the foot in leather, Quoddy's artisanal construction allows the shoe to form naturally to each wearer's foot, allowing the body's muscles, bones, and tendons to perform as nature intended. In short, these shoes are wicked comfortable once fully broken in, and their simple construction makes them handily repairable. In fact, Quoddy runs their own repair service where you can get yours refurbished by the same hands that originally put the shoes together.

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Quoddy - Maliseet Oxford
in black (also available in brown and navy)DETAILS: Leather four eyelet deck shoe with glove leather lining and grippy camp sole. Quoddy's standard-bearing oxford comes with chrome hardwear, thick leather laces, and that super-comfy memory foam under their insole. With a style that manages to be at once all its own and wearable with anything, the Maliseet is a fantastic everyday favorite that's built to last the old fashioned way. Wear them with raw denim and a chunky sweater this fall for that winning Ivy League look. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$250

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Quoddy - Deck Chukka
in black
DETAILS: 100% water resistant Horween Chromexcel leather three eyelet chukka boot with white contrast sail stitch, glove leather lining, and grippy camp sole. With its mid-height cut and water resistant leather, this nautical chukka style gives a little more protection from the elements than its lower profile cousins. This easy low boot's contrasting sail stitch gives it a defined waist and differentiates the style from its casual contemporaries. Add a pair of slim jeans or dark trousers, a winter weight shirt, and a fitted military jacket and head out into the storm. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$260

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Quoddy - Ring Boot
in black
DETAILS: Leather chukka boot with two ring cinch enclosure, glove leather lining, and grippy camp sole. Quoddy's statement moccasin sports a unique cinch strap closure that passes through two heavy welded alloy rings and makes this chukka one of a kind. Try it with a more relaxed fitting jean or heavy work pant and a wool shirt jacket this fall, and when spring rolls around they'll be broken in just right - perfect for wearing loose under shorts or rolled khakis. Handmade in Maine, USA.

$300

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Quoddy - Grizzly Moc
in peanutDETAILS: Leather moccasins with collar style lace system, and thick Chromepak leather sole. Equipped with a layer of memory foam underneath the footbed, fully lined with deerskin, and featuring an outdoor-friendly soft leather sole that will mold to your foot shape, these luxurious handmade moccasins wrap your feet in comfort and look great while they're doing it. Wear them with any casual pair of jeans or pants this fall, and next spring wear them barefoot with shorts. Note: These mocs run a little big, and because they're so open on top we'd recommend sizing down half a size. Also, Quoddy's soles are replaceable, extending the life and value of each pair. Handmade in Maine, USA.
$250

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