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Shoes known as the Goodyear Welted Shoes fit this description.
The “Goodyear Welt” shoe construction is traditional method of the manufacture of men’s working shoes. Ingeniously invented by the son of Charles Goodyear, these shoes are handcrafted by highly skilled shoemakers. It is no wonder then that the Goodyear Welted Shoes are in high demand amongst the discerning men as it evokes a handsome look to the wearer.
Offering a constant flow of air through the shoes, the Goodyear Welted Shoes lasts longer than the ordinary dress shoe. The secret to the construction is that the upper is shaped over the last and kept secured through the sewing of a strip of leather or ‘Welt’ to the upper and inner sole. Upon completion, a sole is attached to the welt. A cork material popularly known as Flexofil is used to fill the cavity within the welt prior to the stitching.
Needless to say, only the finest quality materials are used for the construction of these shoes not to mention, time consuming. A unique feature of this type of shoes is that the shoes can be repaired by replacing the sole without damaging the other parts of the shoes.
After investing into your new pair of Goodyear Welted Shoes, it is most important to give it proper maintenance and attention to ensure comfort wearing and excellent appearance for many years. It is not uncommon for such shoes to last for a good 5 years or more depending on how you care for the shoes.
For starters, having a pair of natural leather Goodyear welted shoes obviously gives you better comfort and lasting compared to synthetic materials. Try to observe the following tips on shoe care:
1. To keep the backs strong and stable, use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes. A strong and sturdy back helps to prevent against ankle injuries as well.
2. Avoid wearing your shoes in wet conditions during the first few occasions. When the shoe is new, it needs time to be conditioned to your feet and keeping it dry will help during this process.
3. Where possible, ensure that the shoes are given a day’s rest before wearing them again. Natural leather shoes require time to dry out through natural perspiration. Having two pairs of shoes or more to for alternate wearing would be best.
4. If shoes are wet, dry them naturally and away from direct heat. Do not place them near a heater as this will damage the leather. Stuff some newspaper into the shoe to assist the drying process.
5. Use a shoe tree to keep the shoe in good shape. This will also allow the shoe to breathe.
6. To prevent cracking, drying or excessive creasing, use a good-quality cream or wax polish regularly to moisturize the leather. Make sure the color of the cream or wax is similar to your Goodyear welted shoes before applying.
7. Engage a professional cobbler to replace the sole or heel before it wears out.