Quality hippo skin is only available from time to time. We had a quite a wait before being able to get these made. Rich deep nap on the vamp, paired with soft black remuda goat and Rios wheat stitch pattern on the 12” upper. 1 3/8 underslung stacked ather heel and lemonwood pegged hybrid leather/tread sole and removable comfort insole round out the details on this great looking style.