The Indians of the Plains and Plateau areas wore this very basic, hardsole
type moccasin which developed out of necessity as protection from the hard
and sometimes rocky ground of the prairie that was their home. Normally
constructed with soft tanned elk or buckskin uppers and supple, but tough
rawhide soles, they represent the most highly refined form of Native American
footwear. Today they remain a popular style of moccasin and are both comf-
ortable and durable for dancing, camping or everyday wear.