It features a lace-up front, buckled strap detailing, a chunky platform/stacked heel-functional closure featuring an inside zipper for easy on/off access, functional front laces, and two distinctive ankle accent buckles. The boot combines a rugged silhouette with luxurious water-resistant materials. Made in Italy. Waterproof/Weatherproof suede upper, stacked block heel, and durable rubber lug tread Approximately a 2.75-inch block heel combined with a half-inch platform base. Light surface scuffing on the toe of the suede. While this is normal wear for suede. Soles are in excellent condition with minimal wear. The rubber lug treads show virtually no smoothing, and the "Aquatalia Made in Italy" branding and size stamping (7.5) are perfectly crisp and legible.