Hondos are lasted by hand, using pliers, one boot at a time. Inside every pair you get 9-iron leather insoles, nailed stacked sole-leather heels, cowhide lining throughout, steel shanks, 7-iron sole-leather heel counters free of synthetic backing, and a traditional Goodyear welt construction. Moreover we sew our welt directly into the leather insoles of our boots. This process is as traditional as it gets, it results in the most repairable type of boot possible, and is a must for the discerning consumer who seeks the most legitimate cowboy boot experience.