Have you ever wanted a pair of boots custom built just for your feet? This is one of the things my father has found and is probably the most comfortable boot you could ever build. The "Herd Wear" bison chukka boot, made for us ... from our leather, by the wonderful craftsmen and women at Footskins of Minnesota.

Wow. We've been working for years trying to find the right bison leather chukka boot .. not too stiff, not too tall or short, not way too expensive. This one just nails it!

Butter soft American tanned bison from our good friends at American Elk and Deer; 4 eyelet; 7" tall; hand whipped external toe seam. Full two layers of bison, so it is both bison outside and bison lined (but the lining is the same thickness as the outer layer for even more durability and support); medium Neolite out-sole, Sorbathane insole, leather lacing.

The tobacco boot in the picture is the demo pair that Dad has been wearing for about 16 weeks .. and he just loves them! The black are the production run we just received to the Herdwear store.

Plenty of support for both the ankle and foot, even thought this is a true moccasin - no shank or stiffener along the foot bed. The instructions for custom boots and how to trace/measure are just below, So, if you need it wider, or to fit around a bunion or other foot "uniqueness", no problem. Please feel free to give us a call Dad or Darlene to assist if you need.

Footskins has now started on Tobacco (the boot color in the picture). They will be in by December 1, then Mahogany (the reddish color in the photo) and last Chocolate (dark) Brown. However, if you custom order, we will get your boot CUSTOM MADE and to you will be able to select any of the 4 colors and have your boots within 60 days of our getting the foot tracings and photos.

In addition, we will gladly send you a pair of these in the size you request just to try for size. If that happens to be the color you want, then they are yours. .. but we always want to be sure size is proper. If you want a different color, you will get yours just as soon as they are made.

Call if there are any questions ... 915-247-6601

Tracing and Measuring for custom orders:

Step one:

While sitting, have someone trace both feet on paper. Wear the typical sock you plan to wear with these boots, thick or thin.
Be sure to hold the pen completely vertical
Do not make allowances or adjustments .. just trace the entire foot
Note: If you feel that your measurement changed significantly while standing, then please do a second tracing standing

Step two:

Using a cloth tape measure, measure around the foot -the circumference - at the ball of the foot (the widest part, usually starting at the big toe knuckle). Do not pull the tape measure tight; just comfortable
Write this measurement on the tracing at the point where you measured

Step three:

Take a second measurement of the circumference 1 ½ inches behind the first measurement .. towards the ankle
Write this measurement on the tracing at the point where you measured

Step four

Include any additional information that could affect the fit of these boots. This could include sensitive areas such as corns, bunions, or such. Tell us if you have a narrow or sensitive heel. If you have a high instep, measure from the floor up over the instep to the floor on the other side.
Take a photo of your foot from the top down, and of any part of your foot to which you want us to pay special attention, if any.

Mail the original foot tracing or tracings to:

Buffalo Gold, c/o Footskins,
PO Box 146,
Spring Grove MN 55974.

Put your name, daytime phone and email on the tracing so we can be sure to match it to your order. Do not scan or email the tracing as that could distort the actual size. However, do email the photo(s) of your foot to Cecil.Miskin@gmail.com. Please, call me at 915-247-6601 if there are ANY questions.

Specify boot color, as well. Black, Tobacco, Mahogany or Chocolate