The uppers is sewn into the supernatant sole that a closed "gutter" form, in which the water collects and then entering the shoe. Meticulous treatment (especially the seams) with shoe polish and waterproofing spray were unsuccessful. The stockings are wet after a few minutes in the rain. The same complaint there from other customers on the English Amazon site. As an established manufacturer can such a mistake is beyond me. Have complained on Amazon and am curious how it goes.