blog

Out of context: Reply #26920

  • Started
  • Last post
  • 76,738 Responses
  • SkyPoo0

    ^ The appearance of stitching is not enough to garantee its a welted sole... look also for a 'ply' effect on the edge of the sole where the upper meets a gasket, and underlay and then the sole unit. If its a traditional formal shoe welt the stitching will be evident in a recessed channel around the edge of the sole leather, if its a more contemporary welt this may be covered by an additional skin that is welded to the sole.

    Beware of cup soles that have been molded with real stiching in them!

View thread