Качественная обувь: Goodyear, Blake. Конструкции и методы крепления подошвы

The highest-quality shoes are made using the Goodyear Welted welting method and the Blake construction. The second advanced sole fastening method is Blake Rapid, which uses a double blake stitch, slightly different from the Goodyear stitch. To help you understand which shoes are better, I've compared stitched and welted shoes in a diagram. I've also explained the pros and cons of the Goodyear, Blake, and Blake Rapid fastening methods. It's helpful to understand the specifics of attaching the upper to the sole, using good men's classic shoes as an example. Depending on the fastening method, leather shoes acquire different properties: water resistance, strength, durability, flexibility, the ability to easily replace worn soles, etc. Shoe construction has different impacts on future repairability and ease of use. Good stitched or welted shoes are not cheap, but they surpass most mass-market offerings in quality and durability. With proper care, these shoes will give you pleasure for many years.