Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots
Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots
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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 to take whatever the day throws at them. The Goodyear Welt construction forms the backbone of the boot: a traditional method that can take up to eight weeks, using 75 parts and over 200 operations. It’s widely regarded as the gold standard for durability and longevity.
The uppers are cut from our Italian bio-based vegan leather, giving a rich finish you can polish to restore shine. As you wear them, the uppers soften and mould naturally to your foot, the cork-filled midlayer begins shaping to your stride, and the boots become more comfortable the longer they’re worn. Deep-tread rubber outsoles (with recycled content) provide grip and ground feel — and can be completely replaced at good cobblers.
Designed around a classic 9-eye tactical profile, these lace up close to the leg for a secure feel, with long recycled-polyester laces and three sets of gunmetal hooks at the top. Inside, tan vegan suede linings keep the interior smooth, breathable and soft against the foot. Built in Portugal, refined for everyday life, and ready for years of use.
Key features
- Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant origin) that can be polished for a renewed finish
- Deep-tread Goodyear Welt outsoles with recycled rubber content — fully replaceable
- Classic 9-eye tactical boot silhouette with three sets of top lace hooks
- Long, strong recycled-polyester laces with metal lace tips
- Fully lined with two types of soft vegan suede for comfort and airflow
- Cushioning memory-foam + PU + recycled PU insole
- D-width fit with slightly higher volume
- Water-resistant for everyday weather (Goodyear construction adds extra resistance)
- Made responsibly in Portugal
- Always vegan & carbon-neutral
| Upper | Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials) |
|---|---|
| Lining | Two types of vegan suede (100% PU) |
| Insole | Memory foam, PU, recycled PU |
| Outsole | Rubber with 10% recycled content — fully replaceable via Goodyear Welt |
| Laces material | 100% recycled polyester with metal lace tips |
| Shank | Steel |
| Hardware | Metal eyelets, metal hooks, metal lace tips |
| Water resistance | Water-resistant for everyday wear. The Goodyear Welt adds enhanced resistance versus standard constructions. Avoid full submersion or heavy prolonged saturation. |
| Insulation | None |
| Construction | Goodyear Welt |
| Width | D width with slightly higher volume |
| Fit | True to size. Half sizes: up for regular/wide feet, down for narrow feet. |
| Heel height | 3 cm |
| Toe height | 1 cm |
| Toe shape | Rounded toe |
| Instep | Flat insole through arch |
| Break-in time | 1–2 wears. Uppers soften and stretch; cork footbed gradually moulds to your foot for long-term comfort. |
| Footwear type | Boots |
| Closure | Lace-up |
| Gender | Women’s |
| Made in | Portugal |
| Weight | 1.2 kg per pair (EU 38) |
Size Guide
Measure heel-to-toe length in cm and choose your corresponding size. If between sizes or wearing thick socks, choose the larger size. Size down only for very narrow feet.
| EU Size | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot length (cm) | 22.5 | 23.0 | 23.5 | 24.0 | 24.5 | 25.0 | 25.5 | 26.0 | 26.5 |
| Foot width (cm) | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Shaft height (cm) | 19.5 | 20.0 | 20.5 | 21.5 | 22.0 | 22.5 | 23.0 | 23.5 | 24.0 |
| Shaft opening circumference (cm) | 28.5 | 29.0 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.0 | 31.5 | 32.0 | 32.5 | 33.0 |
Care Guide
Clean uppers and outsoles with warm soapy water and a cloth or brush. Dry thoroughly with a towel.
Polish can be used to restore shine and colour — any synthetic polish works well. Burnished styles can be freshened at home or by a cobbler.
You can treat the uppers with a waterproofing spray every 2–3 months depending on use.
Do not allow the boots to stay damp between wears. Dry fully to avoid odour or microbe growth.
If odour develops, dry thoroughly and apply a footwear deodoriser. In severe cases, clean inside gently with soapy water and fully dry before wearing.
A shoe tree is recommended to help maintain shape, especially with Goodyear Welt boots.
The outsoles can be fully replaced at good cobblers thanks to the Goodyear Welt construction.
Do not machine wash.
Our Italian Bio-Based Vegan Leather
Made with Italian bio-based vegan leather containing 62–66% plant-origin renewable materials. Produced in Italy using modern water-based, non-solvent processes with a viscose backing and next-generation bio-PU surface.
All plant-origin inputs come from non-food, non-GMO sources, delivering the durability and feel of traditional leather while reducing reliance on fossil materials.
Ethics & Origin
Made responsibly in Portugal in our long-term partner factory.
Certified carbon-neutral product.
Delivered plastic-free in paper/card packaging.
Free 365-day returns via our paperless carbon-neutral service.
Always and forever vegan.
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I’ve had my Goodyear Tactical Boots for almost three winter seasons. The boots have a very classic design and feel good to wear, but I feel less sure about their quality. The material slowly started to tear after the first season, and both shoes are now completely worn out.
Previously, I’ve found the quality of Will’s vegan shoes to be very good. Given the price of these boots, I was hoping that they would last longer.
Hi Hilde, I am really sorry about this, you shouldn't expect this to happen. Thankfully, I haven't seen a negative report about the quality of the Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots before, so I think this can only be a one-off manufacturing issue.
We'll always refund, replace, or try to repair your purchase if you're not happy at any point. Just let me know what you'd like to do – for example, we can cover the repair costs at a cobbler or send you a replacement pair.
I'm here to help – you can email me directly at wg@wills-vegan-shoes.com or reply back to this message.
Speak soon,
Will
Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots
Hi Song,
I wanted to personally reach out to get in touch, I'm sorry to see you are not happy with your Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots.
You can reach me on my direct email for any assistance on wg@wills-vegan-shoes.com
Please let me know if I can be any more help at all,
Will
Very high quality; good fit, well made, sturdy and a little flexible, no nonsense and highly functional design. Also the shipping was fast considering it's international and was around the winter holidays. I had to change sizes and they made the process so easy.
I've always loved boots for their durability and versatility with outfits, but ones like docs always felt too bulky and heavy for me. These are a very sleek pair which are clearly very durable after a good few wears but can also be paired with a dress. I was worried about breaking them in, but I just wore them with plasters on the back of my heels the first two or three wears and they were fine and easy to break in. I had a pair of brogues from Wills that I wore for years and had re-soled twice and gave to a friend when I finally got sick of them, and these boots are sturdier and I imagine will last me even longer. They are more expensive than I usually spend on shoes (I wear runners most of the time) but I'd definitely buy them again and they're similar price to other brands' boots I was looking at. I'm exactly a size 5 (4.5 usually too small, 5.5 usually too big) and these fit true to size, but I have narrow feet, so I'm wearing them with thicker socks. I'm properly in love with them <3
Goodyear Welt Tactical Boots