What is the difference between Stitchdown, Goodyear, and Blake stitch?Updated a year ago
Stitchdown construction is the most rugged, hard-wearing construction:
-Thick leather midsole that will break in and conform to wearer's foot
-Requires high quality internal components
-Chunkiest/most substantial silhouette
-Heaviest and most substantial build -Most water-resistant
-Resoleable
Goodyear construction is a classic baseline for a quality shoe:
-Substantial cork filler that will conform to wearer's foot
-Heavier weight and more substantial build
-More water-resistant
-Resoleable
Blake construction:
-More flexible
-Less break-in period
-Sleeker silhouette
-Lighter weight
-Less water-resistant
-Resoleable