Noel of France has been making high quality shoes for children for years. This very special leather high boot is just one example. Its mixed materials and detailing is amazing. The patent leather toe & heel to the embossed leather upper. The metal gromets and ties in the back just add more "WOW!". It has a side zipper and rubber sole is top stitched secure! The calve inside is synthetic lined but the foot bed is leather. Original retail price $136FYI shipper will happily ship without the boot box to lower cost if requested. RUNS SMALL!