IOur Ghillie Brogues have a 100% genuine, black smooth corrected leather upper embossed with an intricate, original brogue pattern. Our shoes have been designed to make them as comfortable as possible for the wearer, and so a number of comfort features have been built into our shoes including a leather heel lining and a superior comfort padded insole. Our shoes have a synthetic non slip sole which making our shoes robust enough to withstand day to day wear.A synthetic sole will not absorb water in the same way that a leather sole would do thus avoiding problems with rot and mould during storage. All sole units have been designed and manufactured specifically for our shoes to ensure accurate sizing and maximum comfort.