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My Minnetonka Story: Ramsey Griffin

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Ramsey in her favorite pair of Minnetonka Kilty Suede Mocs

My Minnetonka Story: Ramsey Griffin

What was your first pair of Minnetonka mocs?
When I was a freshman in high school, I found my first pair of Minnetonka Kilty suede mocs at a thrift store and remember thinking that $6 was far too pricey for a pair of shoes that I’d likely wear out in a few months. I nearly passed them up, but they still had the tags on them. The cashier rang them up the wrong way and I ended up getting them for half price, $3 dollars. Those mocs were pretty tough, seeing as how I put them through anything and everything. That pair lasted me four years.

What is your favorite memory involving your Minnetonka moccasins?
I’m a photographer, and everywhere I go, my mocs go. They’ve forded rivers, scaled mountains, and seen the backside of more “no trespassing” signs than I’d like to count. Adventures like that with the people I care about in places that no one has ever seen before–those are my favorite memories.

How far have you and your Minnetonka mocs traveled?
Sure, my mocs have felt the big streets of Atlanta, New York, and London. But the farthest they’ve traveled is into the abandoned towns, schools, churches, and homes of the deep south. No, maybe they didn’t go very far by means of distance from the modern suburb in which I live, here, in Alabama; but, they’ve seen an era that’s so far gone that the only way to reach it is to climb over fences and through briar bushes to discover what modern America has forgotten.

Describe your Minnetonka style.
I wear what’s comfortable to me– things I can throw on, and things I can depend on. Minnetonka Moccasins seem to be what suit me, because they suit everything. I’m an adventurer, and adventurers need shoes that can go where they go, wherever that may be.

Tell us your Minnetonka story!
Do you remember your first pair of Minnetonka moccasins? Are you a lifelong Minnetonka fan? Tell us your Minnetonka story!
We would love to hear your Minnetonka memories.  Please answer the following questions, sharing your Minnetonka story with us.

  • What was your first pair of Minnetonka moccasins or boots?
  • Where were your first pair of Minnetonka mocs purchased?
  • What is your favorite memory involving your Minnetonka mocs?
  • How far have you and your Minnetonka mocs traveled? (i.e. Coolest city you’ve visited in the world wearing your Minnetonka’s)
  • Describe your Minnetonka style.


Email us your story along with a photo of yourself (past or present) in your Minnetonka mocs at myminnetonkastory@minnetonkamocc.com.  If your story is selected we will send you a free pair of Minnetonka mocs, your choice!

Please include your contact information including name, email and phone number so that we may contact you with further questions!

My Minnetonka Entry Details & Rules:  

  • Email your story to myminnetonkastory@minnetonkamocc.com, answering the above questions and providing requested images
  • Submission must include full name, age, and address
  • To be eligible, you must LIKE the Minnetonka Facebook page (or already be a fan!)
  • One entry per person
  • Sorry, but you must live in the US or Puerto Rico, and you must be 18 or older
  • If your story is selected, you will be notified in advance. Upon submission you release all provided materials to Minnetonka for potential use on the Minnetonka Moccasin blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.
  • Winners will have their choice of moccasins or slippers. Prizes will be mailed within 2 weeks of story spotlight.
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Instagram Pics of the Week

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We want to see how you’re celebrating summer in your Minnetonka moccasins!

Snap a pic of your Minnetonka summer style and tag us on Instagram or Twitter at @MinnetonkaMocc! 

Double the summer Thunderbird style! Photo by @huntedthread on Instagram.

A perfect pair of mocs - featuring the Leopard Kilty Moc and Double Deerskin Softsole. Photo by @illymae on Instagram.

Summer style in a pair of Thunderbirds, photo by @alfalfa126 on Instagram

A look we love for summer! Bright colors paired with white Kilty Driving Mocs - photo taken by @nitommy0125 on Instagram

Camping fun in a pair of Double Fringe Side Zip Boots captured on Instagram by @lib2266

Store Spotlight: Zaiser’s

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Zaiser's of Nisswa, Minnesota

Zaiser's wide selection of Minnetonka mocs, boots, sandals and slippers!

So many styles to choose from! Which style is your Minnetonka must-have?

Minnetonka Store Spotlight:  Zaiser’s 25425 Main Street Nisswa, MN 56468

Meet Zaiser’s manager Biff Ulm in our Q&A and learn more about Zaiser’s of Nisswa, Minnesota!

What is your Minnetonka story?
Zaiser’s has been in business since 1952, and Minnetonka Moccasin has been part of our store’s history since day one.  While styles and fashions have evolved over the years, our core values remain the same.  We believe in providing the best customer service available while having fun with our job and customers.  A large part of the experience we provide is rooted in tradition.  Families come back year after year, generation after generation.  This is a great honor and something we don’t take for granted.  We find many of the above values working with the wonderful staff at Minnetonka Moccasin.  We couldn’t be more proud to sell the Minnetonka line.  

What is the most popular Minnetonka style in your store?
This year we have had a number of standout styles.  The Calf Hi 3 Layer Fringe Boot has been popular in the fall through winter.  As far as our number one style, any of the fashionable Kilty mocs have been amazing.  In 2012, the grey and mustard colors were the most popular.  This year, we are excited to show our customers the colorful selection of Boat Mocs!

What is your favorite pair of Minnetonka mocs?
Personally, it is hard to beat the feel and look of the Camp Moc.  It wears like iron and always looks new.  With a pair of dark jeans and a stylish tee, it makes the perfect “up-north” work uniform.  After work, they are as at home on the the lake as they are in the shop.

What are a few must see destinations when visiting Nisswa?
Nisswa is quite simply the best small town on the Planet.  We are located in the heart of the lake country and the premier location to shop in Minnesota. Over fifty unique shops line our Main Street. Many guests plan their entire stay around shopping.  

When not in town, spending the afternoon on one of our hundreds of nearby lakes is a must.  One can fish or simply soak up the sun.  On our bigger lake chains, restaurants and bars are scattered across the shoreline making it a very social scene.  

A large part of my free time is spent on the hundreds of miles of Bike Trails.  The Paul Bunyan trail is the king of them all.  Well over a hundred miles long, this multi use trail for walkers, runners, roller blades and cyclists is one of the best ways to tour the Nisswa Area. For more adventurous athletes, spinning along many of the back roads can offer additional sights as well as more challenging terrain.  In the winter, the trails turn into a snowmobile paradise.  

No matter what your favorite activity is during the day, everyone can agree ending it with a good meal is a must.  There are tons of quality restaurants in the area.  My personal favorite in downtown Nisswa is Rafferty’s Pizza.  A casual yet upbeat vibe I always go for their Luck Chicken Pizza.  Topped with chicken and lingonberries it is a surprisingly tasty combination. Walk across the street to the Chocolate Ox for an ice cream cone after makes for the perfect end to any day.

Blogger Spotlight: Tea Talk

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Chelsea of Tea Talk in her Minnetonka Leopard Kilty mocs

Chelsea's Minnetonka must-have for summer, a pair of Deerskin Soft T mocs in champagne

A cute summer look styled with a pair of Minnetonka Double Fringe Tramper boots

Blogger Spotlight:  Chelsea of Tea Talk

What’s your Minnetonka story?
Growing up I could always be found in a pair of Minnetonka moccasins. From a small child, through my teenage years, and into my twenties, my Minnetonka mocs have always been a part of who I am. Today I own my fair share of mocs, either purchased locally or from tiny ski shops in the Western slope of Colorado, and truly adore each and every pair.

If you could explain your style in one word or phrase what would it be?
Classy and eclectic!

Whose style inspires you?
I find myself always being really inspired by the wears of my fellow Phoenix residents – so many of them have such amazing style! I also find Phoenix as a city to be very inspiring, with its unique culture and historic buildings, as well as a few of my favorite personal style bloggers and friends alike who share a similar passion for life, iced coffee, and fashion.

What’s your favorite trend this season?
This season I’m all about the black and white trend. Black and white have always been staple colors in my wardrobe, but I love all of the great blouses, dresses, and pants I have been seeing in this perfect color combo lately.

What song do you currently have on repeat?
Currently, I can’t stop listening to Breakers by Local Natives. Their whole second album, Hummingbird, has been on repeat in my car for months now.

What’s your favorite city and why?
I may be a bit biased, but honestly Phoenix is my favorite city. This ever-growing city has one of the most unique cultures, diverse groups of people, and the most kind hearted folks I’ve ever come across. I’m so lucky to call this place home.

My Minnetonka must-have item is…the Deerskin Soft-T moc in champagne! I love the color, the softness of the leather, and how versatile they are. I could wear them with a sundress and a floppy hat on a hot summers day, or with some skinny jeans and a delicate blouse for a night out on the town. They really go with everything!

Visit Tea Talk today and enter to win a pair of mocs to style this summer!