Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots

Regular price £196
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These are not a pair of boots just for fashion. Our Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots are built to last years — sturdy, dependable and made with the most respected method in shoemaking.

The Goodyear welt construction is the backbone of the boot: a traditional method with origins going back over three hundred years, taking up to eight weeks, 75 parts and over 200 operations to make a single pair. It's regarded throughout the worldwide boot-making industry as the best way to make superior boots — and it means the hard-wearing deep-tread rubber outsoles, made with 10% recycled rubber in a chunky commando style, can be replaced by stitching a new sole to the welt at good cobblers, extending the life of the boots again and again.

The uppers are cut from our Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials), formed around a classic 9-eye tactical silhouette that laces up close to the leg. You can polish them to keep them looking new and bring out a shine — and as you wear them, the uppers soften and the memory foam insole over a traditional cork bed, poured into the shoe, moulds to your foot, so the fit and comfort just get better with time.

Metal eyelets run up the lacing with three sets of speed hooks at the top of each boot, all in 100% zamak (a durable zinc alloy). The long, extra-strong laces (100% recycled polyester) can be worn loose or laced to the top. Inside, tan Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) lines the boots for comfort, air circulation and breathability, and a large embroidered WVS pull tab helps pull them on.

This product is certified carbon-neutral and ethically made in Portugal under EU employment, discrimination and health & safety law. It's vegan from the uppers and linings to the glue. It's delivered to you through our carbon-neutral supply chain in plastic-free paper and cardboard packaging.

Upper
Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials)
Lining
Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) – soft and comfortable against the foot, with a breathable suede texture that helps keep feet fresh
Insole
Memory foam insole over a traditional cork bed – poured into the shoe and moulded to your foot over time, so they get more comfortable the more you wear them
Outsole
Hard-wearing deep-tread rubber outsole made with 10% recycled rubber – chunky commando-style grip, stitched to the welt so a cobbler can resole them when they eventually wear
Laces
Long, extra-strong laces (100% recycled polyester), with metal lace tips (100% zamak — a durable zinc alloy)
Shank
TPU shank for stability and support through the arch – metal-free, so they can be worn through metal detectors
Hardware
Metal eyelets up the lacing with three speed hooks at the top of each boot, all in 100% zamak (a durable zinc alloy) – hook the laces for quick lacing and a secure fit
Construction
Goodyear welt construction – the most respected method in shoemaking. The upper, lining and a leather welt are stitched together, then the sole is stitched to the welt, building the shoe up in many more stages than a standard glued shoe. It can be resoled again and again by any cobbler, so it lasts for years, and the welted, sealed build holds up better in wet weather
Water Resistance
Water-resistant for everyday wear – keeps you dry in rain, puddles, wet streets, and most winter conditions. Just avoid heavy saturation or full submersion.
Width
D width fitting – a slightly wider fit with more volume than standard
Fit
Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
Heel Height
3.5 cm
Toe Height
1.5 cm
Toe Shape
Round toe
Instep
Flat insole through the arch
Break-in Time
You should find these comfy straight out of the box.
Type
Boots
Closure
Lace-up
Gender
Men's
Made In
Portugal
Weight
1.21 kg per pair
Made with Italian bio-based vegan leather containing 62–66% plant-origin renewable materials. Produced in Italy using modern water-based, non-solvent processes, combining a viscose backing with a next-generation bio-based polyurethane surface.
Clean: Wipe the uppers and outsoles with warm soapy water and a cloth or soft brush, then towel dry thoroughly. Polish: A synthetic polish can be used to bring back shine and refresh the colour — any synthetic product should work fine, applied as described in its instructions. If your footwear has a burnished effect on the toes and sides (we apply a darker polish to some of our brown vegan leather uppers for effect), this is best reapplied by a cobbler, or at home using a darker shade of polish worked around the toes and sides. Drying: You can dry your footwear on top of or near a radiator or other heat source. Depending on the heat, it can take a few days to dry out the insides fully. Never put your footwear in the washing machine. Deodorising: Don't let your footwear stay damp between wears, especially inside boots, as this can damage the water resistance and let microbes develop, causing a smell. If this happens, dry the footwear thoroughly and use a footwear deodoriser until the smell stops. In extreme cases, wash the insides out with warm soapy water, then dry fully and reapply the deodoriser. Waterproofing (optional): You can treat the uppers with a waterproofing spray to improve durability, stain resistance and water resistance. We recommend doing this every 2–3 months depending on use — most standard waterproofing sprays work fine on our vegan leather.
UK SizeEU SizeFoot Length (mm)
6.540253
741260
842267
943273
9.544280
1045287
1146293
1247300
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Vegan Men's Goodyear Tactical Boots | Will's Vegan Store
Vegan Men's Goodyear Tactical Boots | Will's Vegan Store
Vegan Men's Goodyear Tactical Boots | Will's Vegan Store
Vegan Men's Goodyear Tactical Boots | Will's Vegan Store
Vegan Men's Goodyear Tactical Boots | Will's Vegan Store
Vegan Men's Goodyear Tactical Boots | Will's Vegan Store
Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots