Quoddy is also one of the few brands to keep the shoe industry alive in New England, especially Maine.

The company is best known for its hand-sewn moccasins, private label shoe manufacturer, and manufactures shoes using methods dating back centuries to local Passamaquadi Americans.

Quoddy Moccasins was founded in Portland in 1947 by Anne and Jack Spiegel. In the 1970s, it ran into financial trouble and was sold and resold.

Kevin Shorey and his wife Kirsten bought the company back in 1995 and rebranded the brand as Maine-based Quoddy Footwear LLC three years later. While not affiliated with the founding family, Kevin's great-grandfather, grandfather and father were all shoemakers.

Due to extensive offshoring in the 70s, Kevin admits that none of their shoes are made entirely in the US, as it is impossible to source all parts in the country.

"Some of the soles are made in Italy, the laces are made in Mexico, and the leather is from Chicago." However, they continue to operate in the US to ensure the quality of their products.

Every pair of Quoddy shoes, from penny loafers, boat shoes, chukka boots, oxfords, blucher shoes, is crafted in their signature moccasin style.

While most of Quoddy shoes are made to order, you can find some off-the-shelf styles at Matches Fashion, Mr. Porter, and Leffot.

We work on the wooden bench with leather, needles, thread and some basic tools. We stitch, coax and embellish these humble materials into beautiful footwear.

Our method goes back centuries to the local Passamaquadi. Designed to support your foot comfortably. Designed to last a lifetime, as they can be renewed by the same hands that created them.

Here, these skills are passed down from generation to generation. Here, we stubbornly refuse to trade human touch for industrial efficiency. Here, the output is measured in tens instead of thousands.

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