Our Story
The idea for MOGSki started during my first winter at UConn, when I went horseback riding wearing what I thought were premium winter boots. Instead, my feet were freezing, and the boots weren’t truly waterproof. I tried finding better options online, but every pair I bought had shortcomings: they weren't warm enough, lacked proper grip, weren't water-resistant, were difficult to clean, or simply didn’t look good.
This frustrating experience reminded me of my 10+ years of horseback riding in Inner Mongolia, where I never faced such issues. Curious, I reached out to my friends there to understand how their winter work boots were made. Although effective for the local extreme cold, their boots weren't stylish and didn’t need water resistance, as everything freezes instantly.
Driven to create a perfect solution, I collaborated with designers and engineers, refining every detail until we produced the first pair of MOGSki boots—stylish, warm, anti-slip, water-resistant, and easy to clean. Wearing these boots around campus, I received compliments daily, inspiring the birth of the MOGSki brand.
At MOGSki, we also proudly partner with indigenous communities in Inner Mongolia, empowering unemployed women—especially those facing mental health and physical disabilities—by providing them opportunities to handcraft our signature MOGSki sunflowers.
Welcome to MOGSki—where thoughtful design meets authentic craftsmanship and community empowerment.