So What’s This Thing Called Goodyear Welting?

Centuries old and labor intensive, Goodyear Welting is still considered the finest method of shoe construction. So, if you’re a connoisseur of the finer things in life, Goodyear Welted shoes are perhaps for you. Done by hand or machine, Goodyear Welting involves sewing a welt (strip of leather) around the upper and insole of a shoe that’s then attached to the outsole. Goodyear Welted shoes are more durable and can be resoled repeatedly to extend the life of the shoe.

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