EveryMann Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hello! I have located an excellent moccasin from a premier maker of hand-sewn leather shoes in Maine. The only problem is that I don't like the look of the soles. What appeals to me is the simple wedge-type camp sole that was used on the classic LL Bean blucher for years and years, before they started making the shoe in Central America--please see attached photos. The manufacturer in question says that the soles--originally made by Weron Rubber in Lawrence, Mass, but later made by Goodyear, Amazonas, MSM, Vibram, and many others--can only be ordered from the manufacturer with a minimum quantity of 100, but if I can procure a pair of size 46 soles, they would be happy to sew them onto their new mocs for me as a custom order. Does anyone know of a source for these soles in the standard charcoal gray color? The pattern on the bottoms is unimportant, as I am only really interested in the profile. Thanks for your consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Vibram do many units. Boat units would probably suit these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryMann Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Cheers Ironplanet. Vibram, unfortunately, has a minimum order of 100 pieces. What does a cobbler do if a customer comes in with a Maine moccasin to be re-soled? Surely he doesn't buy 100 units just to use one pair and then store the other 99 for future customers... Is there a supply house that will sell single pairs of these soles to a consumer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Charles Birch cre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 https://www.charlesbirch.com/c-8-vibram.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveryMann Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hello and thanks-- No reply back, sadly, from the Birch chap. Might someone be able to direct me to a Vibram dealer who may sell me a pair of the soles I am searching for? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 11 hours ago, EveryMann said: Hello and thanks-- No reply back, sadly, from the Birch chap. Might someone be able to direct me to a Vibram dealer who may sell me a pair of the soles I am searching for? Thank you! https://vibram-academy-sole-factor.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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