SENECA_M_7785_93_A.jpg?v= 。Classic brown leather chukka with sturdy lug sole. Lace-up front and contrast stitching. Padded collar for comfort. Rugged yet refined for everyday wear. Our top-of-the-line handsewn mocs are back and better than ever before - you\'ll wear them for years High-quality full-grain leather upper gives a great look and only get better with time. True handsewn construction for unmatched comfort. Eastland\'s men\'s line is defined by rugged, timeless designs that have been adopted by groups ranging from Ivy League students to outdoor enthusiasts. HISTORY: Eastland Shoe Corporation is a family-owned American footwear company founded in 1955 in Freeport, Maine. For 70 years, the brand has been known for its classic, Americana-inspired casual leather shoes, particularly its handsewn moccasins and boat shoes. 1955: Founding: Incorporated by Jonas B. Klein, Bertram Wolfson, and Louis Fishman. The company originally manufactured private-label leather beaded moccasins for national retail chains. 1964: Opened the \"Northland\" plant in Fryeburg, Maine, to produce golf and sports shoes. 1976: Launched its first branded line, Easy Steps, which featured the boat shoes that helped establish the brand nationally. 1977: Officially changed the brand name from Easy Steps to Eastland. 1980s: Peak Domestic Production: By 1987, Eastland employed over 750 people across three Maine factories, producing millions of pairs of \"camp mocs\" famous for the iconic \"Eastland Knot\".