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.
Durability through Goodyear welt construction
The often higher price of welted 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 together of the upper and lower part of the shoe is done exclusively by skilled professionals or with a very specialized 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?
Identifying handcrafted shoes is not easy. A double stitch on the frame is often added for decorative purposes on glued shoes nowadays, and is therefore not a clear indication that a boot, an ankle boot, or a half shoe is truly handcrafted. Unfortunately, there are also some shoes where a glued midsole with a fake stitch is meant to imitate the original. The only true indication of a handcrafted 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 as an Oxford or Derby for every taste, all 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 polishing sets and shoe polishing boxes.
What to Consider When Buying Goodyear Welted Shoes
In addition to examining the stitching and the quality of materials and craftsmanship, 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 feet) 23 cm. For size 40, it is 23.25 cm. Most women can comfortably wear one of these two standard widths and can wear almost all types of shoes. The width H (comfortable) refers to a slightly larger shoe width. For example, for a shoe size 38, you can assume a width of 23.4 cm for an H width shoe.
Buy Handcrafted Women's Shoes at the 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.
