moccasinArticle Free Pass moccasin, heelless shoe of soft
leather, the sole of which may be hard or soft and flexible; in
soft-soled moccasins, the sole is brought up the sides of the
foot and over the toes, where it is joined by a puckered seam to
a U-shaped piece lying on top of the foot. The upper part of the
moccasin is often adorned with embroidery, beading, or other
ornament. From earliest times the moccasin was the footwear of
North American Indians and was also worn by hunters, traders,
and settlers. In the second half of the 20th century, moccasins
became a popular sport and casual shoe. The term can also apply
to slip-on shoes with a lap seam on the forefront of the vamp,
imitating the seam of the true moccasin. What made you want to
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