BEHIND THE STITCHES

Behind every M&L products there’s a whole process we thought you might like to know about. This time, we want to TELL YOU ABOUT ONE OF THE PROCESSES THAT MAKE US PRoud to be using: the ‘Goodyear Welt’ method, which is one of the oldest but finest shoe construction methods used today.

WE BELIEVE THAT THINGS SHOULD BE MADE TO LAST AND TO INVEST IN WELL-CONSTRUCTED SHOES IS SOMETHING WE’RE SURE YOU WON’T REGRET. GOODYEAR WELT SERVES FOR THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES:

COMFORT & STRENGTH 

The cavity created by the inseam between the inner and outer sole is filled with a flexible compound that moulds to the shape of the wearer’s feet. The Goodyear welt provides comfort, strength, outstanding performance and excellent shape retention.

INSULATION 
The flexible compound that is sandwiched between the inner and outer soles provides excellent thermal insulation and protection from uneven surfaces.

EASY TO REPAIR 
As long as the uppers are taken care of, it is easy to re-sole worn footwear. By heat sealing or bonding new soles to the existing welts, our footwear can last many years. Unfortunately we currently do not offer an in-house repair service. We recommend customers contact their nearest cobbler (experienced in Goodyear welting) for repairs.

Goodyear welting consists of a long strip of leather, rubber or synthetic material (called a ‘welt’) which is sewn to the upper and insole of the shoe or boot using a chain stitch. The outsole is then attached separately to the welt by a lock stitch before the sole is attached.