The Goodyear Welt

Invented by Charles Goodyear, his eponymous welt ensures a shoe can be resoled for years to come. A labor-intensive construction technique that involves stitching a ribbon of leather around the perimeter of the shoe, the welt can easily be unstitched to replace a well-loved sole when the time comes. 

The Goodyear Welt

Invented by Charles Goodyear, his eponymous welt ensures a shoe can be resoled for years to come. A labor-intensive construction technique that involves stitching a ribbon of leather around the perimeter of the shoe, the welt can easily be unstitched to replace a well-loved sole when the time comes.Â