"Rover" was the name given to machine operators in early twentieth-century cotton mills. Made with premium Copper Rough & Tough leather from our tannery, a Cushion Crepe shock-absorbing sole, and dull gilt brass eyelets and speed hooks for easy access, this boot is built for comfort and all-day support. The Cushion Crepe was first introduced on our boots in 1952 and was found on the venerable No. 766 Cush-N-Crepe All-Around Work Shoe up until the 1980's, and now returns on the Rover.