Cowtown boots are handmade. Features include: steel shank for added support and comfort, leather sole and insole for maximum durability (no cardboard or cork used), finest leather used for vamps and lining, heavy-duty toe box for perfect shape and protection, computer-enhanced top stitching adds beauty and style, 8-9 iron leather thickness makes up the counter for excellent support, cowhide tops are lined with soft glove leather, side welt seams are stitched from the inside, trimmed and pressed flat for better appearance and comfort, Goodyear leather welt is sewn to the leather outsole for the strongest possible reinforcement, and over 200 individual steps of manufacturing go into every pair of Cowtown Boots!