Dropout: The Otomix boots I wear aren't leather at all. They're a cloth boot. The cloth is thin except around the ankle, where it's padded a bit. There's very little arch. The sole is a thin layer of very durable rubber.<br><br>Think of a moccassin made from modern synthetic materials and you'll have a close picture.<br><br>http://store.yahoo.com/otomix/stingrayboot.html<br><br>Bear