Waterproof upper components of shoes, and methods of making waterproof shoes and waterproof upper components thereof

A method for making a waterproof shoe, the method comprising:

• providing a waterproof upper component having a minimum of three layers, the waterproof upper component comprising:
• a waterproof layer positioned between and attached to a layer of mesh and a layer of textile;
• and
• first and second heel portions;
• coupling a tongue to the waterproof upper component;
• after providing the waterproof upper component, coupling the first and second heel portions, of the waterproof upper component, together;
• after coupling the first and second heel portions together, coupling a collar lining to the waterproof upper component;
• after coupling the first and second heel portions together, coupling a waterproof gasket to a bottom portion of the waterproof upper component;
• and
• after coupling the waterproof gasket to the bottom portion of the waterproof upper component, coupling an outsole to at least one of the waterproof gasket and the waterproof upper component.