What is a Goodyear Welted Shoe? A side-by-side comparison of GYW & Handwelted shoes

I cut 2 of the best shoes in the world in half for this video that provides a detailed comparison between Goodyear welted and Handwelted shoes. This showcases the construction process of each shoe type side by side, highlighting their differences in craftsmanship, durability, and overall quality. Through clear explanations and close-up visuals, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique characteristics and benefits of each shoe construction method.
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0:00 - A side-by-side comparison of GYW & Handwelted shoes
0:30 - I cut 2 of the nicest shoes in the world in half
1:10 - What is a Goodyear Welted Shoe?
2:20 - What is a Handwelted Shoe?
3:45 - What are the visual differences between Goodyear Welted and Handwelted shoes?
7:10 - How different do Goodyear welted and Handwelted shoes feel?
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[@darrenhall7454]

Holy moly! You cut a pair of G&G shoes in half! 😮 Extremely interesting, though.

[@Shellvedge]

It was only 1 shoe, it was part of a display or. Trial fitting shoe 😁

[@remifjelldal7299]

@@Shellvedge did you shine the trail fitting shoe? 😅 good content, but that still hurt a bit! :) worth it though i would say.

[@Shellvedge]

@@remifjelldal7299 although I am definitely insane enough to do that, I didn’t not. They were that way when I got them lol

[@mickosullivan2962]

Finally I think I fully understand the difference ! Thanks for taking the time and sharing this information !

[@Shellvedge]

Awesome! Glad to hear!

[@asian_mando]

Excellent breakdown/explanation! You've got yourself a new subscriber, Sir!

[@Shellvedge]

Thank you kindly!

[@marcelnolke8912]

Great video 🔥

[@Shellvedge]

Thanks Marcel!

[@Whatlidell]

Sad to see great shoes destroyed, but a fantastic explanation! Have been looking a lot of videos, but this is the first time I finally understand the difference:)

[@Shellvedge]

Yeah fortunately it wasn’t a pair, only single sample trial shoes made to the regular level of detail and quality. So no pairs ruined!

[@bobbobson8037]

I feel like all the comments are going to be about the horror of seeing these shoes cut in half. 😂

[@Shellvedge]

They were shoes that were going to be thrown away, so it actually saved them! 💪🏻

[@briteppr62]

Agreed!

[@briteppr62]

Hey man this is a very informative video. Which is to say…great!

[@TFM8]

Wait, the GG don't have real leather counter? Or the celastic is only on the toe cap?

[@Shellvedge]

I believe it’s both. You can see the same thing white line in the heel that you can see peeled back on the toe. But I will do another video and open the upper.

[@milkshakeplease4696]

to be honest, at one point i thought the difference between good year welt and handwelt was a big deal, but they're both good enough for just office wear and things like that so my main concern is aesthetics and comfort and that's where edward green shines despite admittedly being goodyear welted and overpriced, but i like the look of EG styles and patterns over many bespoke shoes even if the finish isnt as good and is not handwelted.

[@teenoso4069]

Comfort, look, number of wears are the holy trinity for me. Handwelted or goodyear welted is not make or break for me. To me its overplayed. Those G&G shoes really are something and for trial pair to boot.

[@Shellvedge]

I’d say for comfort, numbers of wear, Handwelted will be better. But to clarify, it’s not a trial shoe it is a real shoe but used for trial fitting and display in a store.

[@joedimes8239]

You were way too quick in explaining the stitching in the cut up shoes. But I'll take your word for it.

[@parrotbrand2782]

99% of shoes sold today are just glued. No stitching. Even Blake stitching is considered luxury