Interesting material selsction as I was expecting them to be vegan leather. These are in fact canvas which I actually like. Nice platform and easy to put on with the inclusion of an easy zip at the back of the boots. These are also light weight and pretty comfortable. The toe cap is metal and finished in matte black. I owned a pair of the classic gravedigger boots which were vegan leather with crome toe cap. These are a new twist on a classic. Love them and highly recommend you give them a go