The Ingenious Hoof Shoes of Prohibition-Era Moonshiners

During the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933, American moonshiners were in a constant battle to evade law enforcement while producing and transporting their illegal liquor. In their quest for survival, these crafty bootleggers devised a clever method to throw off the authorities: they created shoes with wooden “hooves” that mimicked the tracks of cattle.

The need for disguise was paramount. As moonshiners moved through fields and rural landscapes, they had to be careful not to leave behind any evidence. Footprints could easily lead law enforcement straight to their hidden stills or stash houses.

The term “hoofin’ it” takes on a new meaning.

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