What are Goodyear shoes? There are several brands using Goodyear crafts
Goodyear craftsmanship: When sewing shoes, the inner edge strip and the outer edge strip are used to double-sewn to firmly clamp the upper and sole into one. , can withstand any impact and twisting.
A cavity is formed between the midsole and the outsole of the shoe, which can be isolated from moisture, and a layer of cork is laid to ensure the maximum breathability of the leather shoes. In addition to ensuring thorough sweat wicking function, natural footprints will also be formed on the soles. During the first 15 days or so of wearing by the customer, as the foot exerts force, the soles will be reshaped and become a pair that matches the foot shape. "Personal sole" achieves a comfortable fit when walking.
In today's world, the most distinguished and top-grade handmade Goodyear shoe customization service takes 4 to 6 months from foot measurement to final product, and requires more than 300 processes to complete. Goodyear welt handmade shoes are therefore known as "hand-carved works of art".
Shoes using Goodyear technology include: Clarks desert boots are made of high-quality cowhide, raw rubber soles and everted Goodyear technology. They are durable while maintaining a simple and attractive appearance. Regal's three-joint Oxford uses Goodyear technology to ensure excellent durability.
Loake, even the entry-level model uses Goodyear technology and is supplemented by high-quality leather, which will not deform after long-term wear.
Extended information: Classic styles of Goodyear shoes: 1. Oxford shoes, also known as shallow lace-up shoes.
Known for being worn by the most elegant British gentlemen. The standard style of Oxford shoes was created by John Lobb's workshop around 1830, but he really entered the fashion field in 1880.
Fred Astaire was a big fan of Oxford shoes, and he wore them in his film performances. 2. Derby shoes are a kind of open lace-up shoes that are very popular in continental Europe.
Compared with Oxford shoes, the tongue and upper of Derby shoes are connected together, and the two ears are not closed like Oxford shoes, but there is some distance between them, so that Easy to adjust the tightness after wearing. The ample inner space provided by Derby shoes gives the wearer a comfortable feeling.
At the same time, the elegant and soft decoration is retained on the upper. 3. Mock shoes, also known as monk shoes, were originally shoes worn by European religious believers.
Mok shoes are based on old-style slippers with an instep cover added to keep them warmer. Its characteristic is that two pieces of shoe ears are fastened together with a metal buckle, one end is equipped with a belt buckle, and the other end is a belt.
The smooth leather makes it easy to adjust the distance between the lugs, while also locking the lugs firmly to the upper. 4. Penny flat boat shoes, also known as Loaf shoes, are a unique type of casual shoes.
In the 1940s, it was created inspired by Norwegian hand-sewn shoes.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Goodyear Technology.
What are Goodyear leather shoes? What is the difference between wearing them and ordinary leather shoes?
When sewing the so-called Goodyear leather shoes, the inner edge strip and the outer edge strip are used to double-sewn the upper and the sole into one firm, which can withstand any impact and impact. twist. Different from ordinary leather shoes, Goodyear leather shoes form a cavity between the midsole and outsole, which can be isolated from moisture, and a layer of cork is laid to ensure the maximum breathability of the leather shoes. Ordinary leather shoes have poor breathability and firmness.
In addition to ensuring thorough sweat wicking function, Goodyear leather shoes will also form natural footprints on the soles. During the first 15 days or so of wearing by the customer, the soles will reshape as the foot exerts force. It becomes a "personal sole" that matches the shape of the foot, achieving a comfortable fit when walking.
In today's world, the most distinguished and top-grade handmade Goodyear shoe customization service takes 4 to 6 months from foot measurement to final product, and requires more than 300 processes to complete.
Goodyear welt handmade shoes are therefore known as "hand-carved works of art". However, the workmanship and design time span of ordinary leather shoes are simple, and the workmanship is easy.
I always hear about Goodyear leather shoes. What is Goodyear?
Goodyear shoes are the earliest handmade shoemaking process. In 1839, Charles Goodyear, who is famous for his invention of vulcanized rubber for shoemaking, is known as the "Father of Rubber". In 1871, Its "Goodyear Welted shoemaking technology" [Goodyear Welted] has been recognized by the United States patent and is a unique manufacturing process for the world's top shoes. It has a history of nearly 200 years.
However, now domestic Goodyear shoes are mainly sports shoes, mainly targeting urban young people with light sports. Goodyear welt craft shoes are relatively rare and are also produced. After all, GOODYEAR is an international brand. High-priced handmade shoes are also available in China.
As for what is GOODYEAR? Goodyear is a century-old American brand. Its global business involves four fields: shoes and clothing, luggage, tires, and airships.
Previously, Goodyear outsoles were used with world-renowned sports brands such as Adidas Clover, HI-TEC, and Etonic. In China, Goodyear has strategic cooperation with well-known companies in the industry such as Nike, Li Ning, Zhunzhe, Gudong, Red Dragonfly, Yierkan, Belle, POGO, Hui Li, Kalmei, and Rick, and has cross-border cooperation with well-known companies such as Xiaomi Technology and Xiu Xiu Pharmaceutical. In-depth cooperation with the industry, the Antelope running shoes co-branded with Xiaomi raised 4 million in one day.
Why are Goodyear handmade leather shoes so expensive?
1: It is true that this process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the materials used are particular, so the price is indeed more expensive than T-general (whether handmade or batch-produced) adhesive shoes.
Looking at this issue on the surface, the comments in reply are all because Goodyear is expensive, but when you look deeper, there are really many details involved.
Either Goodyear technical leather shoes are expensive. This is a statement that I personally do not fully agree with.
1: Expensive, they must be good shoes. Good shoes are not determined by Goodyear technology.
2: For a good pair of shoes, the most important thing is who is the master of the workmanship. From an experience point of view, the second is the grade of the materials used (such as imported animal skins).
If they are experienced buyers of handmade shoes, they will probably go directly to the master to make them. If they are buying a brand, then the master who works for this brand must be what they want.
If a pair of shoes is independently made by an experienced craftsman, it is made of high-quality crocodile leather and handmade with Goodyear technology. Then the sole is equipped with an imported anti-slip sole, and the total thickness of the sole is more than 3 layers of cowhide. It also comes with a lifetime warranty, and the shoes will be repaired until they can’t be repaired anymore. You can promise to replace the entire sole for free within a few years.
So, 3,000 yuan. Really not expensive.
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Can the authenticity of goodyear welted be distinguished from its appearance?
Generally speaking, most fake Goodyears are very fake, because if you have a machine, instead of decoratively running a line on the sole, why not just sew the real thing? Only small factories without machinery can do this kind of thing. This kind of shoes is generally easy to judge: some have only pressed marks on the leather of the soles, without routing; some have straight down the sides of the shoe (rubber sole) at the junction of the upper and the sole, rather than bending in through seams. . Generally, shoes with Goodyear soles do not have threads on the insoles because the insoles are not sewn on, so there is no need. Only fake ones will brag about routing. There are exceptions to this, which is the Blake/Rapid sewing method: the insole and the mid-layer of the shoe are sewn together, and then the mid-layer and the sole are sewn again. However, in this case, the two traces will be staggered, so it is not difficult to judge. As shown below.
But now there are also fake stitched leather soles for sale, called Randwelt (but now there are also fake stitched leather soles for sale, called Randwelt (Barbour Welting pany Est 1892), if you put the upper Folding it in and gluing it on can sometimes make it look like the real thing, so it is harder to see.
1. Use good features on the shoes (such as Goodyear soles, first-layer calfskin) compared with ordinary features. They all cost more, so if they are used, the manufacturer will rush to tell you, so it will be marked on the website (sometimes on the shoes). If it is Goodyear sole, it will say Goodyear Welted. If it is used, it will be marked Goodyear Welted. Cow leather must be Calf/Calfskin Leather. If it is not this, it is useless. For example, if it says Genuine Leather or Polished/hi-shine Leather, it actually means Corrected Grain, which is nonsense. The upper of your leather shoes is not genuine leather but plastic? ( Don't buy Corrected Grain, because the leather is so bad that you have to polish the surface before you can show it to anyone. The surface looks smooth, but it's actually because the pores have been polished away, and then a layer of paint is applied on the outside. Although the paint is waterproof, it also means that the shoe polish you use for maintenance cannot get in. And because of the poor quality of this kind of leather, it will start to wrinkle after the first two times, and the general life span is about 1 year. Special-soled calfskin shoes can last for 5-10 years if properly maintained, and you can wear them for many more years if you change the soles.) Even the old British shoe manufacturers will label them Goodyear Welted on their websites, but the soles are ordinary. There is no mark on it (except for the low-end shoes produced by Loake in India, which cannot be marked as Made in England and have to be marked as Goodyear) because the soles are marked Made in England (which is more valuable). Some people ask whether this is a blind mark. Foreign regulations are stricter, so they generally don’t make things out of thin air.
2. Buy shoes from reputable big shoe factories. Note that I am talking about shoe factories that make shoes, not big brands that hire people to make shoes. . When it comes to clothing, I generally don’t recommend that you look at the brand first, except for shoe factories, because generally the positioning of a brand does not change much, especially for the old British shoe factories, so the shoes are at least Goodyear-soled. . And most of the British shoes are worth the price, and the quality is directly proportional to the price (except for Church's and Grenson).
How many people agree with the promotion and market prospects of Goodyear's handmade leather shoes? Ordinary people can also
There are only a few companies in Huangyan, Taizhou that can actually make handmade Goodyear leather shoes.
The kingdom of Zhejiang Jianxing Shoes Industry chose Aniol as its boss brand, which is truly a manufacturer of handmade Goodyear leather shoes in the industry. The craftsmanship and quality are among the best in the industry.
There are several brands in Wenzhou that say they are Goodyear, but in fact they are all made by machines. It seems like there is only one or two companies that are truly handmade.
Due to the complexity of the craftsmanship of handmade Goodyear leather shoes, it is currently not very possible for ordinary people to wear them as ordinary leather shoes. Because there are very few workers who can actually make handmade Goodyear shoes, and generally a skilled worker cannot make a pair of Goodyear shoes in a day.
It is unlikely that it will be popularized in recent years.
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The current price is due to the price of labor and materials.
. Think about it, the salary of a mason is 220 yuan/day, not to mention these almost lost handmade Goodyear workers.
. At present, it is almost impossible to make handmade Goodyear shoes that cost RMB 300 to RMB 400. Even if they are made by machine, it is impossible to sell them at around RMB 300 to RMB 400.
This is due to the complexity of its manual welting process and the particularity of its material requirements.