IYKYK. These boots are notorious for having a fake welt and having the sole seperate on the first wear. Lucky for you, this pair was welted at The Firm in NY before ever being worn. Reasonably worn but incredibly well kept with no damage to the upper or the sole. Constructed from calfskin (better version, the dye used nuked the integrity of the horse pairs and they are prone to ripping). Tagged a size 42 and fits a 43-43.5 comfortably. Exceedingly rare pair, have been sitting on a shelf for about 4 years now.