Myth or Magic: Are Goodyear Welted Dress Shoes Overrated?

Is the quality of Goodyear welting just a myth or is it truly magical? We find out in today's video: https://gentl.mn/goodyear-welted-shoes

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00:00 Introduction

01:11 History (Charles Goodyear, Jr.)
Learn why Goodyear Welting is considered one of the biggest innovations in the construction of footwear.

03:00 What is Goodyear Welting?
Let's get into the details of the construction method and why it's synonymous with quality shoes.

04:22 What's The Hype?
The term “Goodyear welting” itself is heavily utilized to sell shoes. What then is the problem with this?

05:25 Just how GOOD are Goodyear Welted Shoes?
Let's examine further whether Goodyear welting really is that good. We break down the aspects of the shoe itself which the Goodyear welting process doesn’t account for.

07:27 Assessing the Overall Quality
Know the important areas of the shoe that one should assess to determine its overall quality.

07:58 1. The Upper Leather
09:35 2. The Sole and Heel
12:30 3. The General Finish

12:55 What Alternatives Are There?
Although the Goodyear welting is undoubtedly the most talked-about construction method when it comes to shoemaking, there are several alternative methods of attaching the upper part to the sole of a shoe.

13:15 1. Blake Stitch
13:45 2. Blake Rapid Stitch
14:20 3. Hand Welting
14:50 4. Norwegian/Norvegese/Storm Welting
15:38 5. Cemented (Glued) Construction

17:10 Whom is Goodyear Welting For?
Let’s take a look at who Goodyear welting is best suited for.

19:31 Whom is Goodyear Welting NOT For?
Know the factors to consider might you be looking into a pair of shoes with a different construction method.

20:57 Myth or Magic?
What's our final verdict?

21:34 Outfit Rundown