Working laces with zip up option in contrasting red zipper.  Wear the shaft at three diff. heigths, with snap buttons to keep it in place. Thick waxed leather that kept the rain at bay in our recent rain storm- please not I did not step in puddles, but I had waterfalls of rain pouring over these shoes and my feet stayed dry and warm. It feels true to size, but I think designed with extra toe space like real military boots. A size down and I don't think the fit at the arch and heel would have felt right. Comfortable to wear, but I walked about 25 minutes continuously at rapid pace in the city streets with knit cotton socks, and felt like my feet would've blistered if I'd gone on any longer thanks to the shifting of my feet inside the spacey shoes- definitely will be adding some scholl's or pads to reduce that problem.  Sole is made to look like wood, but is actually rubber. There was only one instance in a building with marbled steps that I actually felt like I was going to slip.  Otherwise this is such a versatile pair of shoes- really changes the whole persona of an outfit.  Steve Madden's Madden Girl Geirard on their website looks very similar to the Camarro - contrast fabric interior and contrasting zipper but at a fraction of the price ($69.95) thanks to a vinyl exterior. If you think this shoe is out of your budget, and its the style you are going for, go with Madden Girl's Geirard instead. Personally- I look forward to how the leather on this shoe will age.  Pip pip cheerio!