Shoe Construction

Goodyear Welt

A traditional method of manufacturing which provides a shoe that will give comfort, excellent shape retention, water-resistance and repairable properties.

• Excellent insulation against cold and heat
• Good shape retention
• Easy to repair

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Barker Welt

Barkerwelt is a special Barker version of the welted construction. By adjusting the 'lasting' and 'making' process, the sole is cemented and not stitched. This allows for a closer sole edge and a lighter sole giving finer looking, more flexible sole - whilst still retaining the advantages of welted shoes.

• Extra flexibility
• Fine appearance

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Cemented

A construction using specialised adhesives in place of stitched welts to bond the upper parts and soles, thus achieving lightness and flexibility.

• Lightweight shoe
• Flexible

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Moccasin

A moccasin construction produces a very light, flexible and comfortable shoe with a distinctive appearance . A bag of leather is formed by hand stitching an apron to a vamp. This bag is dampened and then forced on to the last to form the shape of the shoe. The sole is then stitched or glued to the formed upper part. Because the soft leather upper goes right around the foot, forming a flexible and adaptable 'bag', a moccasin is exceptionally comfortable. There is also a special Barker padding under the forepart for extra comfort.

• Lightweight shoe
• Exceptional comfort

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