The Sorel Outing NW Mid WP Shoe is a waterproof mid-top shoe with a textile upper, leather trim and heel, and a waterproof bootie construction. A lace-up closure secures the fit. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I step through puddles on the way to the train and the waterproof bootie keeps my socks dry, then the molded rubber tread holds on a muddy path without sliding. That's why these are the shoes I wear when the day starts in the city and ends on dirt."