The Cortina comes to fruition after more than a year of extensive research, design development, and fit testing. Handcrafted in Italy with a LWG Bronze-certified leather Black upper, it's grounded by a chunky, water-resistant lug sole that feels light on the foot . The laces are long, so you can easily wrap them around the ankle. Handmade in Tuscany, Italy Constructed from LWG Bronze-certified Italian calf leather Lined with LWG Silver-certified Italian calf leather Threaded with waxed cotton laces Set on a 25mm / 1in EVA platform sole with a 35mm / 1.4in heel Tightly stitched for water resistance Fitted with a cushioned foam insole ::Tab:: LWG Bronze & Silver-certified leather: This boot is made from leathers that are Bronze and Silver-certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), meaning they're responsibly tanned in facilities that safely and carefully manage emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste.