Flint and Tinder x Easymoc Scout Boot

Story

Exclusive, American-made boot handcrafted from an upcycled U.S. Army tent from the 1940s

DuringWorld War II, U.S. Army "pup" tents were two-man A-frames assembled canvas halves, poles, and ropes.. These, along with larger pyramidal tents, were ubiquitous at training camps like Camp Blanding and occasionally used for post-war housing, marking a versatile era of military and (sometimes) domestic living.

The Flint and Tinder x Easymoc Scout Boot utilizesan authentic vintage U.S. Army pup tent sourced by our friends at Easymoc. The tent comes from Bobby From Boston, the well-known Boston-area vintage outfitter that grew from Bobby Garnett’s personal collection into a showroom, and eventually an internationally renowned source of rare vintage goods.

Each pair of these collaborative boots is handmade in Easymoc’s Lewiston, Maine workshop and features a crazy horse leather upper with quarter paneling cut from cleaned, waxed pup tent patches. Tonal brown stitching, brass eyelets, and a Vibram® camp sole are added to make the shoe as comfortable and timeless as possible.

We couldn’t be prouder to partner with Easymoc on a project that honors American heritage and craftsmanship. It’s no metaphor when we say we’re walking in a piece of U.S. history.

Features

• Proudly made in Lewiston, Maine
• Made using authentic World War II-era military tent paneling, which meansno two pairs are the same
• Sturdy and supple crazy horse leather upper
• Resoleable construction with Vibram® outsole
• Poron foam insole with leather topping that molds to your feet over time
• USA-made leather laces, stitches, hand-sewing threads, and glue

Materials

• Upper: Chocolate crazy horse leather with vintage military tent quarter panels
• Lining: Cow leather
• Footbed: Poron foam, leather
• Outsole: Vibram® Tobacco Camp Sole
• Eyelets: Brass
• Stitching: Tonal brown done with natural handsewing thread
• Made in Lewiston, Maine

Sizing

• The Scout Boot has a regular fit that’s true to size, take your regular size in boots if you want a slightly looser fit to wear with socks
• For barefoot wear, we recommend going down a half size from your favorite athletic shoe, which will give you a snug fit that will break in and mold to your foot.

About Easymoc

When you’re a seasoned shoemaker, ideas for custom footwear must pop into your head all the time. And looking at the Easymoc, you can see one of those ideas brought to life. Combining the classic elements of casual New England footwear, they manage to artfully create a hybrid of a camp slipper and leather moc without sacrificing any of the upside.