In the 1993 novel “Men at Arms,” the late British humorist Terry Pratchett mused, “the reason that the rich were so rich... was because they managed to spend less money.” He explained his reasoning ...

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 ...

It’s hard to beat the quality of the Steadfast Chukka Boot from John Lofgren. Made in Japan, the style features Goodyear-welt construction, American Vibram soles and French calf leather that was ...

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 ...