Construction

When it comes to shoe construction, almost every type has a group that defends it. From the Goodyear Welt’s army of devotees wearing Allen Edmonds, to Vulcanized Rubber’s skaters looking for feel. However, there is one style that is almost universally talked about in a negative way – cemented construction.

It’s probably safe to say that just about everyone has owned a pair of shoes made with a vulcanized soles. Many brands that pretty much everyone grew up with use this type of construction. It’s one of the oldest ways to make a sneaker.

For many who started to get into men’s fashion within the last decade, Stitchdown construction is viewed as a great…

For many people, “Goodyear Welt” is synonymous with a well-constructed shoe. Since 1869, the Goodyear welt has offered an easily resoleable option for footwear of all kinds. For most people, when thinking of a well known higher-end shoe brand, it’s probably a company that uses Goodyear welts.

People often use the term “Goodyear Welt” to describe all high-end footwear. However, that’s like describing all cars as having…