The Forester Classic Build

The Boot Prior to 1898, the company which became Russell Moccasin (the Wright Shoe Company) specialized in logging boots during Wisconsin's 1800s timber boom. To this day, a significant group of Russell customers make their living working in the woods. They are wildlife biologists, timber cruisers, DNR officers, and foresters. To better serve these customers, we have created a special variant of the original Bird Shooter model (which has been continuously produced for over 100 years) in a configuration designed for our woodsmen. Enter the Russell Forester. The Leather Made from our classic water-resistant, full-grain Weathered Oak Timberjack leather, the Forester is nearly impervious to water. The vamp, toe piece, and backstay of the Forester utilize the flesh side of the hide, also known as the roughout, which has an excellent resistant to abrasion from brush and rock. The quarters feature the beautiful grain side of the hide for contrast. Condition with Obenaufs or Pecards.  The Cons