The fabled desert boot style was first created by cairo cobblers as a lightweight, high-grip alternative to standard issue military boots. the lace-up suede ankle boot has undergone many adaptations, our version is made with a suede upper lined with cotton canvas. the stitched molded sole unit gives the shoe a particularly sturdy base. with waxed boot laces, antique brass-style eyelets, and twin tipped embroidery on the tongue