Pros & Cons Of Blake Stitch Shoe Construction

Paul Anthony & Charles-Philippe of Bespoke Unit explain the Blake Stitch. Learn about this shoe construction method and why you might or might not prefer shoes made in this particular way. BUY NOW: Beckett Simonon shoes, which use the Blake Stitch: http://www.beckettsimonon.com/?utm_source=refersion&utm_campaign=affiliate&rfsn=1643623.d5f0e6 WATCH MORE ABOUT SHOES: Videos on Beckett Simonon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPd6gpvugno&list=PLfsWHCy_hDdrVMVzSLLrmwbEoQwEq9GuB READ SHOE ARTICLES: Reference guide to shoe construction methods: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/construction/ Shoe anatomy: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/anatomy/ Beckett Simonon page: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/shoemakers/beckett-simonon/ Bespoke Unit Shoes Home: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/ Pros & Cons Of Blake Stitch Shoe Construction Many of you are familiar with Goodyear Welting, but Blake Stitch is the other main type of construction for shoes. It's a more easily resoleable construction that is a byproduct of the Industrial Revolution. Special machinery stitches the shoe from the inside, an automation step which makes these shoes less expensive. It's generally a more Southern European method, allowing for a sleeker sole. It's also suited to warmer, drier climates as Blake Stitched shoes experience water uptake more easily. We've recently reviewed Beckett Simonon brand shoes, a Blake Stitched brand, with most styles coming in at around $200. You can use code BU20 to get a discount i