It's hard to go wrong with an Indy boot. It's possibly Alden's most unique and iconic shoe. It was originally made as an orthopedic shoe, which means support and comfort are its top priority, though it lacks nothing in terms of style. This pair is made in reverse tobacco chamois on commando soles. Chamois leather is a "fat-liquored" nubuck by Horween, made for increased durability and water resistance. Using the backside of this oiled leather reveals a unique, almost sueded texture. With a commando sole, - Alden Reverse Tobacco Chamois Indy Boot - Full Glove Leather Lining - Commando Outsoles - 360 Degree Reverse Antique Welt - Dark Brown Tonal Eyelets and Speed Hooks - Trubalance Last - We recommend sizing down 1/2 size from your brannock size. (i.e. a 9.5D true-to-size foot would size down to a 9D in Trubalance last.) Alden's 4015hc Indy Boot is hand-crafted on the Trubalance last, using Reverse Tobacco Chamois. Reverse Chamois is an oil-tanned leather that is extremely supple, durable, and water-resistant. *Every Alden New England shoe carries a tempered steel shank, precisely contoured and triple ribbed for extra strength. Truly the backbone of a fine welt shoe or boot, the shank provides the proper support and shape required to give comfort throughout the day. Oak tanned leather bends are cut into outsoles at factory for maximum control of quality, crafted not only with good looks, but with the integrity of fine shoemaking Worn once