Goodyear Welt is a shoe construction technique used in the manufacturing of footwear with stitched soles. This construction method uses a narrow strip of leather called welt which is first sewn to the upper and inner sole of the shoe, then stitched to the outsole creating a stronger bond between the parts. Goodyear Welt construction allows multiple sole replacements as well as better air flow through the shoe.
About Riding Boots:
Boots designed for horseback riding or other equestrian activities that are usually knee high and made of leather. Although they originally were designed with heels to prevent the boots from slipping out of the stirrup, modern riding boots usually have low heels. Recently the style has been used in fashion boots, which generally have no functional value, but offer a similar look and feel.
