an integrated article of footwear including a waterproofing membrane direct attached to an upper of the footwear . an outsole is further secured to the membrane and / or the upper . in one embodiment , the membrane includes a visible aesthetic bead in the footwear forefoot region , but not the heel region . the membrane may be of greater thickness in the forefoot region to provide added rigidity . a heel cradle is positioned in the footwear heel region between the upper and the outsole . the footwear provides the durability of a direct attach construction in the forefoot and the comfort and cushion of an athletic construction in the heel of the shoe . a method for constructing the footwear includes direct attaching the membrane to an upper of the shoe . optionally , a heel cradle is disposed in the heel region of the shoe , and the outsole is secured to the heel cradle and / or upper there .