Town View Leather began with a simple idea: make honest, comfortable footwear by hand and make it well.
In the late 1980s, Galen and Gayanne Wintle opened their home-based leather shop in Central Maine and began crafting leather moccasins one pair at a time. Before launching the business, Galen spent 22 years at Dexter Shoe, where he learned traditional handsewing techniques from experienced craftsmen who believed quality mattered and details made all the difference.
Those early lessons shaped everything that followed.
From day one, our focus has never been fast production or passing trends. It has been about creating a moccasin that feels exceptional the moment you slip it on—and continues to feel better year after year.
Each pair of Town View Leather moccasins is individually handsewn and thoughtfully built for comfort. Our signature double sole design includes an additional layer of leather between the moccasin and the stitched outer sole for added softness and support underfoot. Combined with our thicker, durable Bull Hide outer sole and carefully selected premium leathers, the result is a moccasin that feels broken in from the very beginning and becomes more personal with every wear.
Today, David and Rachel Wintle are proud to continue what Galen and Gayanne started as the second generation of Town View Leather. While ownership has transitioned, the values remain unchanged—craftsmanship, comfort, durability, and making products we’re proud to send out into the world.
Every pair is still made in the USA and sold directly from our family to yours.
Thank you for supporting small business, American craftsmanship, and a tradition that continues with every stitch.