Goodyear welting is among the best methods of shoe construction. This painstaking process can take up to 8 weeks to complete, but the rewards are many. For one, the shoes can be resoled time and time again. They’re also more resistant to water and provide better support than cemented or even Blake/Rapid shoes. For further protection against the elements, the leather outsoles are impregnated with oil, while the Dainite rubber soles are naturally waterproof. Inside, the Trench Boots feature a calfskin vamp lining.