Women's shoes Goodyear welted
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Handcrafted Women's Shoes
Perfect footwear for women who value quality
For those who value high-quality clothing, it is important to not only focus on fine and well-crafted fabrics, but also on hand-stitched shoes. This means that the upper part of the shoe and the inner sole - known as the insole - are sewn together. In less high-quality shoes, the sole is simply glued on. Compared to glued models, hand-stitched women's shoes have the advantage of lasting longer due to their high-quality craftsmanship, being more comfortable, and looking particularly stylish. Comfortable and stylish.
Durability through Goodyear welt construction
The often higher price of hand-sewn shoes compared to glued shoes is not only due to the significantly better comfort and longer lifespan, but also to the elaborate manufacturing process. The sewing of the upper and lower part of the shoe is done exclusively by skilled professionals or with a very special machine. The mechanical process was developed by Charles Goodyear in the 1870s and is now known as "Goodyear welted".
How to recognize a Goodyear-welted shoe?
Recognizing hand-sewn shoes is not easy. A double seam on the frame is often added to glued shoes for decorative purposes nowadays, and is therefore not a clear indication that a boot, an ankle boot, or a oxford is truly hand-sewn. Unfortunately, there are also some shoes where a glued midsole with a fake seam is supposed to imitate the original. The only thing that distinguishes a hand-sewn shoe is the – and here it gets tricky – invisible welt stitch. Even shoes with brogue detailing, which may look high-quality at first glance, can be cheaply glued.
The safest option is to rely on the label "Goodyear welted" or hand-stitched. Alternatively, you can trust our selection of hand-stitched women's shoes and men's shoes from Shoepassion. In our range for shoe lovers, you will find the right women's moccasin, sturdy outdoor boots, and elegant leather half-shoe such as Oxford or Derby for every taste at the best price.
Goodyear-welted shoes last a long time. And if they do happen to suffer damage after years, they can be relatively easily repaired. With the right shoe care, you can significantly extend the lifespan of your shoes. In addition to shoes, we also offer an exclusive range of shoe care products such as wooden shoe trees, Burgol shoe cream, horsehair shoe brushes, and complete shoe polish sets and shoe polish boxes.
What to Consider When Buying Goodyear Welted Shoes
In addition to examining the seam and the quality of the materials and workmanship, there is another essential point to consider when purchasing women's welted shoes - and that is the right fit.
Handmade shoes for women and men are made on a last. This significantly influences whether the shoe will be tight or wide, and whether it is more suitable for narrow or wide feet. This can vary greatly, which is why you should definitely try on your new shoe before purchasing.
When ordering shoes online, you can check your size and width in advance to be on the safe side. As general measurements for the circumference of women's shoes, a shoe size 38 has a width of F (normal) 22.5 cm and G (comfort width for normal width feet) 23 cm. For size 40, it is 23.25 cm. Most women can handle one of these two standard widths well and can wear more or less all types of shoes. The H (comfortable) width refers to a slightly larger shoe width. For a shoe size 38, for example, you can assume a width of 23.4 cm for an H width.
Buy Handcrafted Women's Shoes at Shoepassion Online Shop
In the online shop of Shoepassion, you will find a wide selection of handcrafted shoes for women in various sizes, colors, designs, and materials. Tip: Use our convenient size finder to determine the right shoe size for you.
All of our shoes and boots are made in Europe by experienced shoemakers under fair and sustainable conditions. Considering their high quality, our shoe models for women are exceptionally affordable.
