To assess the quality of a pair of shoes at a glance, simply look at the welt. The welt is the strip around the perimeter of the shoe that binds the outer sole to the leather upper. The stitching - or ...

The newest boot offered by California-based Taylor Stitch is a surprising value. The Ranch Boot — a Chelsea boot à la R.M. Williams — is made from 4-ounce Saddle Tan leather and features Goodyear welt ...

While many boot styles are essentially codified, brands still create seasonal variations to keep a fresh offering. Leathers and soles are frequently updated, along with hardware and detailing. Some ...

In a continuation of their educational process regarding the FOLK line of products, visvim go into detail about the benefits and process of Goodyear Welted footwear and why this concept wasn’t applied ...