CRAFTSMANSHIP & CONSTRUCTION
Goodyear-welted shoes.
How they are made.
What sets a Goodyear-welted shoe apart? This guide explains the construction, when a sole can be replaced and how to care for your pair.
What does Goodyear-welted mean?
In Goodyear-welted construction, a separate welt connects the shoe’s upper assembly and outsole. The outsole is attached to that welt. A specialist shoemaker can replace a worn outsole if the welt and the overall condition of the shoe allow it.
The possibility of resoling is a key benefit of this construction. The life of a shoe also depends on its materials, workmanship, fit, care and how it is worn.
Goodyear-welted, Blake or cemented?
These terms describe different ways of joining the shoe and its sole. Blake construction stitches the sole directly through the shoe assembly; cemented construction uses adhesive to make the connection. Shoes made with either method can be well suited to their intended use. A construction label alone cannot tell you everything about the finished pair.
FEURING uses Goodyear-welted construction for its regular collection. What matters to us is the combination of that construction, wearable design and personal service.
Which style fits your wardrobe?
- The Oxford: closed lacing and brown patina, particularly suited to suits and formal clothing.
Patina is a feature of the Oxford, not of the entire collection.
Care, trying on and returns
Try new shoes indoors on a clean, soft surface. Voluntary returns must be registered within 14 days of receipt; careful fitting is allowed. Beyond that fitting, items must be unworn, clean, undamaged and complete. The full returns policy applies.
Allow shoes to dry naturally between wears and choose care products appropriate to the leather. Shoe trees can help maintain their shape. A specialist can assess whether resoling is appropriate based on the actual condition of your pair.
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