Goodyear stitched

Goodyear stitched, an emblematic manufacture

Also known as welt stitching and goodyear fitting, goodyear stitching is the most well-known and recognized manufacturing technique in the field of quality shoes. Well mastered, the Goodyear sewn technique makes it possible to obtain a flexible shoe with an invisible seam.

Invented in the United States at the end of the 19th century by Charles Goodyear Junior, Goodyear stitching was at the time highly acclaimed by luxury shoe brands for its revolutionary character. If it fascinated many craftsmen who trained themselves in this technique, goodyear stitching is still today the queen discipline of quality shoe manufacturing.

Goodyear sewing technique: a noble assembly

This noble and complicated assembly refers to a form of tradition in the manufacture of shoes. A Goodyear sewn shoe is connected by two seams:

• The first, called Goodyear seam, connects the insole (insole), the shoe upper and the welt in a single seam.
• The second, the small stitch seam, connects the welt to the outsole: this seam is vertical and remains visible once the shoe is completed.

The advantages of Goodyear stitching

If this technique is so widespread in the field of the manufacture of luxury men's shoes, it is because it allows several benefits:

• Shoes of unparalleled quality
  Characteristic of high-end shoes, this technique meets a high level of quality standards. Buying Goodyear sewn men's shoes means acquiring shoes designed in high quality materials, perfectly and meticulously stitched. Both from a comfort and style point of view, that makes the difference!

• Increased longevity for your favorite pair of shoes

Goodyear cousy helps increase the longevity of your favorite pair of shoes. The advantage of welting with a small stitch seam is that it is easy for a shoemaker to change the outsole by undoing the seam. This possibility of resoloring is the main advantage of the Goodyear cousy compared to a Blake! To ensure that the upper resists changes in soles, many manufacturers select quality materials such as genuine leather.

Goodyear stitched by Mario Bertulli

To make a Goodyear welted Mario Bertulli shoe, no less than two hundred steps are required. It is our high standards but also Italian manufacturing traditions, that have made the reputation of our luxury shoes sewn Goodyear. Each part of the shoe is cut entirely by hand, while the other assembly and sewing steps require an alternation of manual intervention and industrial support.

The durability of our products is one of our major commitments: that's why our men's shoes are designed to last for years. This approach is reflected both in the choice of our raw materials and our manufacturing techniques. Perfectly fitting and adapted to the line of your feet, the Goodyear shoes by Mario Bertulli provide excellent foot support, optimal protection against the elements.