DCHP-1 Online
beef shoe Hist. 
a boot or shoe of ox or buffalo hide, used by voyageurs, canoemen, settlers, etc., usually of local manufacture.
- 1822 (1940) That John Clarke Esqre. be authorized to receive of the Buffalo Wool Company 300 Carrying Straps and 200 pairs Beef Shoes.
- 1944 Most of the shoes meant for the voyageurs and canoe men were of local manufacture . . . called . . . beef shoes.
- 1822 (1940) That John Clarke Esqre. be authorized to receive of the Buffalo Wool Company 300 Carrying Straps and 200 pairs Beef Shoes.