Maine Guide 6 Eye Boots w/ Morflex Truffle Leather Brown 

• Full Grain Truffle Leather
• Leather Insole + Leather Tuck + Shank + Memory Foam + Arch Support
• Outsole-Grade Leather Midsole + Rubber Midsole + Vibram’s USA-Made 2021 Sole
• Genuine Cow Hide Leather Shoelace
• Hand-Cut, Hand-Lasted, and Hand-Stitched All Around & the Back
• 8 Layers of Leather, Rubber & PU Compound Bottoming Unit
• Genuine Moccasin Construction
• 1950’s Most Beloved Moccasin Last
• Handmade in Italy
  
  
  +1 from Yuketen Blucher
  +0.5 from Yuketen Italian Blucher
    
  True to size, US size, E width
  +1 full size up from US boots size, such as Red Wing.
  +0.5 half size up or same size as Nike, Addidas, Converse, Vans US size
  +2 two sizes up from UK gentleman shoe size, for example, UK7 needs a US9 in Yuketen
  
  
  

Yuketen's Maine Guide collection draws inspiration from the early wilderness guides of New England, who in leading European hunters and traders into contact with indigenous North Americans brought about a cultural synthesis most aptly reflected in the boots these guides wore. The close-fitting, stitched wrappings of pliant leather worn by early natives reflected necessity laid bare by the bitterness of winter and the silent tread of the autumn hunt preceding. Modernization of the West brought lasts, dies and outsoles, applying durability to moccasin comfort. Rendered in a higher profile, the classic 'American' guide boot was born, and it is in tribute to the propulsive spirit of the boot's earliest owners that Yuketen has approached a new frontier in its design.

The uppers are constructed from Truffle Leather, a truly special leather that has taken Yuki the last year to develop and perfect. Yuki loves Cordovan leather. Cordovan leather is made from the hindquarters of horses, known as the shell. The deep and lustrous color, shine, and exceptional durability of Cordovan make it one of the most highly prized leathers. It is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of leather making.

However, Cordovan is notoriously stiff and doesn’t stretch like cow hide, making it uncomfortable and difficult to break in. Yuki thought, “What if I can make a leather as beautiful in color as Black Cordovan but super comfortable like a cow hide?” After much effort Yuki is proud to present Yuketen’s Truffle Leather! A European full-grain, pull-up leather treated with oils and waxes to create a shine like Cordovan but still soft, supple, and comfortable. 

Each pair is handcrafted using Genuine Moccasin Construction, this means the leather is wrapped from under your foot, completely enveloping your foot like a thick, leather sock. Additionally, these boots are equipped with double-bottom (DB) construction. You could image that the original moccasins worn by the indigenous North American people were not so durable with just one layer of leather underfoot. Double-bottom construction adds another layer of leather under your foot, increasing the durability / lifespan of the moccasin but also adding a little protection, cushioning, and support. 

This all rests atop a foundation consisting of a thick veg-tan leather midsole, rubber midsole, and the Vibram Made in Italy Morflex sole.  The Vibram Morflex sole is known for its durability and flexibility, it not only looks great but also offers lightweight performance. Vibram offers a Made in China version of the Morflex sole at a cheaper price, but Yuki wants to source the best materials locally, so he chose to use the Made in Italy version of the Vibram Morflex sole. 

To closely mirror the incongruence of the human foot and deliver a molded fit, multiple pieces of leather are hand-sewn and hand-lasted on Yuketen proprietary last, which was developed in the 1950s and was known as the best shoe last for an American-made moccasin. In addition, the base of the vamp has been cinched to further ensure an integumentary fit.

A Vibram’s oil-resisting morflex sole complements the dense eight layers of rubber and leather underfoot. Full vegetable-tanned leather insoles and midsoles, and tucks with steel shank reinforcements increase fitting in the arch and heel as well as lessen foot fatigue by forming a stable bridge between the heel and ball of the owner's foot which causes weight to be distributed more evenly across the foot. This results in reduced foot fatigue and improved comfort. Yuketen’s signature tucks are made from 100% vegetable-tanned leather and will naturally accommodate the distinct shape of the wearer’s foot over time.