The Brass Boot combines robust leathers, rugged outsoles, and all-day comfort. The moc toe is hand-sewn onto a one-piece vamp. The Floyd last features the same locked-in heel control but with higher walls at the toe box to allow forefoot freedom. The Badalassi Carlo Tannery's Minerva leather is one of our favorites. This boutique Italian tannery specializes in vegetable tanning. During the process, the leather is placed in a 'Bottali,' a large barrel that rotates, allowing the organic tanning substances to stay in contact with the article. A complete cycle may take 30 - 35 days. The result is a vibrant leather with transparency and depth. The leather can have prominent vamp breaks and a variation of colors. Since this is a light-colored vegetable-tanned article, areas on the boot may have darker hues. Goodyear-welt construction • Floyd last • Minerva from Badalassi Carlo • Handsewn moc-toe stitching • Full-grain kip leather lining • 360° flat welt • Antique brass eyelets and speed hooks • Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, and midsole • Cork filler with steel shank • Full-grain leather heel counters • Natural wedge outsole for year-round use Lightly used always cleaned and condition beautiful boots