These are the same shoes Bates use to make. They sold their factory and their military contract for these shoes to Original Footwear. The same people and equipment are making these Altama shoes to the exact specifications as the government contract. High Gloss Men’s Vibram Sole Oxford Dress Shoes. Size 9 D High gloss black color - Goodyear Welt - VIBRAM Oil resistant, non-marking and non-slip sole - Dri-lex lining - Soft toe AL