When you look at these 4754 Rocky Men"s Core Waterproof Insulated Hunting Boots, your eyes are diverted by all of the fabrics, prints, and materials that have been utilized to create the upper. You have sturdy nylon laces zigzagging up the front. You see the Realtree® APTM camouflage which looks lifelike. Then you have the Full Grain leather and nylon fabric that add hardiness and strength. to safeguard these outdoor boots against abrasions, they have been built with a raised toe bumper and have a rubber toe and heel. These features will keep your boots from getting scraped up, but they will also help preserve the construction of the boot.