Made from the original Russell Bird Shooter patterns, the Backcountry's lineage is that of the most accomplished boot in American history. Wiley Post became the first person to fly to the stratosphere in a pair and Earl Shaffer wore his for over 2000 miles, becoming the first man to complete the Appalachian Trail. Both of these pairs are
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FIRST TIME BUYER/LIFETIME CUSTOMER
IF YOU'RE A HARD-BALLIN BOOT COLLECTOR THAT'S JUST ADDING YET ANOTHER PAIR TO AN ALREADY CROWDED CLOSET FOR STYLE POINTS & ITCH SCRATCHING THEN THERE WONT BE MUCH HERE FOR YOU & I'D SUGGEST YOU SKIP THIS REVIEW.
HOWEVER.....
IF YOU'RE LIKE I WAS A WHILE BACK THEN YOU'RE PROBABLY FEELING SOME ANALYSIS PARALYSIS SKIMMING THROUGH A WHOLE BUNCH OF REVIEWS TRYING TO DECIDE IF SPENDING SEVERAL HUNDRDED OF THOSE HARD TO COME BY YET INCREASINGLY LESS VALUABLE WORKING MAN DOLLARS ON WHAT WILL LIKELY BE THE SINGLE MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTWEAR PURCHASE OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFTETIME WILL ACTUALLY BE WORTH WHAT YOU'RE ABOUT TO PART WITH. YOU'VE WATCHED THE ROSE ANVIL BOOT GODS OF THIS WORLD ON THE YOU-N-ME TUBES SLICE N DICE A PAIR (OR SEVERAL) UP AND EVEN TOOK INTO CONSIDERATION HOW THESE BACKCOUNTRYS' COMPARE WITH ALL OF THE OTHERS THAT REALLY DO TRY THEIR VERY BEST TO BE RUSSEL MOC'S BUT, AT THE END OF THE LONG DAY, ARE MOST CERTAINLY NOT. IF YOU WANT HONEST TO GOODNESS & TIME-CONSUMING QUALITY BUILT BY SOME OF THE MOST CAPABLE AND EXPERIENCED TRUE-MOCCASIN COBBLING HANDS THAT WONT FAIL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WOODS OR ON A HUNT WITH YOUR BOYS (OR GIRLS) OR IF ANYTHING LIKE A MOUNTAIN TRAIL EXCURSION COULD EVEN POSSIBLY BE IN YOUR FUTURE THEN DOUBLE/TRIPLE CHECK YOUR SIZE, THINK IN ADVANCE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL TELL THE WIFE, THEN SEND THAT $1,050 ROUND DOWN THE BARREL. I AM NEITHER PAID NOR COMMISSIONED BY ANYONE AND MY WORDS ARE MY OWN. AND I CAN SAY WITH HONESTY AFTER WEARING THESE RUN OF THE MILL BACKCOUNTRY'S FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS THAT THEY ARE THE VERY LAST WORD IN TRUE MOC TOE LEATHER BOOTS AND EVERY BIT AS SOLID, AS COMFORTABLE AND AS "LEATHER SOCK LIKE" AS ANYTHING YOU'VE READ. WEAR EM HARD. KEEP EM UP. AND YOUR KIDS WILL BE WEARING THEM AFTER YOU'RE DONE.
THEY ARE NOT INEXPENSIVE, I KNOW. BUT FOR WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE EVEN A SINGLE PAIR OF THESE BOTTOM-UP MOCCASIN BOOTS, THE PRICE THAT'S ASKED IS BROAD DAYLIGHT ROBBERY COMPARED TO WHAT'S BEING GIVEN IN EXCHANGE AND THIS IS ONE PURCHASE THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT REGRET.
MAY GOOD HUNTING, FINE WEATHER & BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS BE IN YOUR FUTURE FRIENDS
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Corey · Yesterday
I have worn many boots, from keens to Pacific Northwest loggers, work boots, and moc toes, and the Russell Moccasin is easily the comfiest boot I’ve ever worn. I’ve had my pair for two months now, and I have no regrets about my purchase.
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Simon · September 21, 2026
Great Boot
I was a little hesitant to order a seven inch tall boot. I was afraid they would be too short. They are actually perfect. Great customer service! Rob was a huge help. Boots are very well made. Thank you for continuing to build a high quality product and employing American craftspeople. Well worth the money.