Shape & edge detail
Define the welt profile, visible stitching and sole edge to suit the last and the overall silhouette.
Modified Goodyear Welt Construction
A considered build for leather footwear, developed around the shape, feel and finish your collection needs.
THE CRAFT / KEY DECISIONS
How the construction works.
In conventional Goodyear welt construction, a welt connects the upper assembly to the sole through separate stitching stages. This creates a distinctive sole edge and can allow the outsole to be replaced. The finished result depends on the complete specification.
Qineng develops an improved Goodyear direction alongside its vintage footwear. We consider the last, leather, sole profile and finishing together, then review the selected construction on a physical sample.
Feel in the full build
Review leather, lining, underfoot components and sole flexibility together on the sample.
Serviceability by design
If resoling is part of your range’s positioning, raise it early so the sole and construction can be reviewed for that requirement.
THE SAMPLE / FOUR CHECKPOINTS
From design brief to approved build.
Define the footwear
Share the target customer, reference style, size range and planned quantity.
Align the components
Discuss the last, upper leather, lining, welt appearance and outsole as one specification.
Review the physical sample
Check fit, flex, edge shape and the selected stitch layout on the actual shoe.
Record the final choices
Confirm the approved sample and agreed changes before production arrangements.
PREPARE YOUR BRIEF
Details to put in your sample brief.
- Reference style, target customer and intended use.
- Last shape, size range and fitting feedback.
- Leather, lining, welt appearance and outsole direction.
- Branding, packaging, planned quantity and target schedule.
PROCUREMENT / COMMON QUESTIONS
Before choosing the craft.
Is every OCVA style Goodyear welted?
Construction is confirmed for the selected style. Use the sample and agreed specification to establish the actual build of your order.
Can Goodyear construction and heavy washing be developed together?
Discuss both as one project. Leather choice, sole components, shape retention and surface effect are reviewed together on the sample.
Does welted construction make a shoe waterproof?
Construction alone does not establish a waterproof rating. Any water-resistance requirement and test scope should be agreed for the specific design.
Can the outsole be replaced?
Conventional welted construction can support resoling, but suitability depends on the design and the condition of the shoe. Raise this requirement during development and consult a qualified repairer for worn footwear.
What quantity and lead time should I plan for?
Footwear orders start from 100 pairs. Style, colour and size allocation, sample costs and production timing are confirmed with the quotation.
START A CONVERSATION
Let’s develop your next collection.
Share a reference, target market, size range and planned quantity. We’ll discuss the next sampling decisions.