The Desertboot is a great traveling boot as it is supremely comfortable and is perfect for drier conditions. It has a lightweight crepe sole and soft comfortable suede uppers. The top of the boot is padded for comfort and the high padded sides give support and comfort when walking. At Rogue, they have set and abide by strict ethical standards regarding the material they use for their products and for the people who make their products – their loyal staff. The other thing they live by is thatRogue has traditionally used the hides of commercially bred animals and sustainably harvested wildlife. They are crafted from water resistant full grain leather and feature padded ankle supports, a leather footbed and light but remarkably tough all terrain soles. They are easy to lace up due to their roller bearing lacing loops which not only makes for ease of use this method, we have found, wears out laces a lot less as there is less friction upon them. The Rogue Trans Africa boot is one of the most popular models and for good reason. They are the top of range boot from Rogue and we are sure you will love them. They were designed for the 1998 Cape Town to Cairo Walk so they will easily cope with more modest treks!