Steger Design, Inc is a privately held maker of winter boots and moccasins based in Ely, Minnesota. The brand Steger Mukluks was founded in 1986 by Patti Steger when friends came to her with their own piece of leather to be made into mukluk boots. Over time boots made from Patti's factory in Ely, Mn were worn from the top to the bottom of the earth.