Pros & Cons Of Goodyear Welt Shoe Construction

Bespoke Unit's Charles-Philippe and Paul Anthony break down the pros & cons of the Goodyear Welt. Watch our video to learn about this classic shoe construction method and why you may or may not need it. BUY NOW: Allen Edmonds shoes, which feature the Goodyear Welt: http://allenedmonds.ojrq.net/c/1255510/36306/1197 WATCH MORE ABOUT SHOES: Pros & Cons of the Blake Stitch: https://youtu.be/lCFZuEiHJVs Blake Stitch vs Goodyear Welt: https://youtu.be/fDJSusWqdPs READ SHOE ARTICLES: Learn about László Vass handmade Goodyear Welted shoes: https://bespokeunit.com/articles/shoes/handmade-shoes-for-men-laszlo-vass/ Allen Edmonds Sullivan Boot: https://bespokeunit.com/articles/shoes/allen-edmonds-sullivan-boot-review/ Review of the Wolverine Thousand-Mile Boot: https://bespokeunit.com/articles/shoes/wolverine-1000-mile-bison-boot-review/ Reference guide to shoe construction methods: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/construction/ Shoe anatomy: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/anatomy/ Shoe styles: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/styles/ All Allen Edmonds content: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/shoemakers/allen-edmonds/ Bespoke Unit Shoes Home: https://bespokeunit.com/shoes/ Pros & Cons Of Goodyear Welt Shoe Construction A Goodyear Welted shoe is a three-layer construction. You have the outer sole, the welt itself, and the shoe at the top. This creates a shoe that is easy to resole, structurally sound, and waterproof. The latter property is due to the welt itself, which acts as a b