These boots are made in plump bubble grain calf leather from A&A Crack, Light welted with one row of stitching attaching the upper to insole by means of channel and a strip of leather, same as the upper material stitched flesh side up and then turned, This pair is stitched all around, it is because of this method of attachment, shoes and boots made this way feel different in walking than welted ones, The two rows stitching or cement construction. Please feel free to inquire about this product. Safe & happy holidays.