Due to Canada’s extreme winters and rough terrain, you should own at least one pair of high-quality boots to ensure that you get around even when the weather or terrain gets rough. Whether you need a beautiful, functional boot for daily use and keeping your feet warm, or a resilient pair for work, consider the following Canadian brands.
Kamik
The family-owned and managed footwear brand opened its first manufacturing plant in 1898 at Contrecoeur, Quebec. The rubber used to make its products comes from Japan, which significantly contributes to the quality of the products. Besides manufacturing high-quality footwear, Kamik also focuses on environmentally friendly initiatives such as recycling products.
The company offers multiple boot varieties for toddlers, adults, children, males, and females so your entire family can proudly wear the Inukshuk logo. Consumers can find their products, including slippers, winter boots, and sandals, in select retail shops and online platforms.
Anfibio
The company pledged to be 100% Canadian-made from 1968, remaining that way since then, and fast became a popular lifestyle brand for many Canadians. It was responsible for Canada’s first waterproof leather boot. The brand manufactures durable and stylish produce bags, winter and everyday boots, and accessories for women and men. Anfibio offers uncommon sizes and widths of shoes with some styles available in a men’s size 19.
Manitobah Mukluks
This indigenous-owned company is trailblazing and an innovative footwear company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that features several different lines. The brand has received recognition from CBC, Vogue, Flare, the Globe and Mail, and Macleans. Manitobah Mukluks was designed to emulate Canada’s original winter boot that dates back thousands of years.
The company’s boots are breathable, comfortable, and insulated to handle adverse temperatures up to -32°C. The designs are intended to embrace historical creations, but their soles have Indigenous art. Consumers can purchase Manitobah Mukluks for children, women, and men, and besides the boots, you can get clothing, moccasins, blankets, mukluks, and accessories.
SoftMoc
Since its creation in 1990, the Toronto-based company has stayed a Canadian-owned and run brand, becoming Canada’s first online shoe store. Consumers can also shop for moccasins, winter boots, slippers, sandals, casual shoes, dress shoes, everyday boots, and accessories at SoftMoc branded retail stores found across the country. The company produces women, men, and girls’ products.
Boots give you confidence and get you through sticky situations, so you should be careful when buying every pair. Ensure that you consider the sole, ankle width, heel height, versatility, material, and functionality.
