Remember when you first “discovered” Quoddy? Me too. Back in August of ’08, during the first few fledgling months of this here endeavor, I had a very similar feeling after coming across Arrow Moccasins, hand made in Hudson MA since 1951 by Ron Ouellette and now, son Paul. After a quick search, I thought, “why isn’t everyone talking about these?” Well, some years have passed and as Arrow now factors into the conversation for some alongside the likes of Quoddy, Russell, etc, I find myself coming back to them again and again, now wondering why in the world haven’t I just gotten myself a damn pair yet?




Results searching these now still mainly yields a high number of Japanese blogs with photos of various make-ups, double soled with a Vibram christy sole being a personal favorite. But while not every pair in Arrow’s catalog appeals to me personally, I’ve always had a real strong liking for the two eye moc and the ring boot, double soled and finished with that perfectly thin crepe sole (though unclear as to whether it’s an option presently offered by Arrow). Paired with Engineered Garments’ Olive Sateen Fatigue Shorts or my old 3Sixteen SL’s, this is a summertime obsession that should last for many seasons to come.