This is a new, lighter-weight version of our acclaimed Elite Desert, which had set the standard for hard-duty, warm weather desert boots. The Elite Evo features the same rugged construction details such as 2.0-2.2 mm thick split leather uppers, a durable rubber toe cap, and our DuraPU® midsole for supportive comfort over many miles of challenging terrain, but weighs significantly less than its predecessor thanks to its updated design.