Bottom construction
Stitched through
the sole wall.
Dedicated stitching capability for footwear with a visible seam through the sole sidewall, on fashion boots and shoes where the stitch is part of the look.
- Made for
- Fashion footwear
- Construction
- BottomThe sole stitched to the upper through its side.
- Made for
- Fashion footwearBoots and shoes, women’s and men’s.
- Finish
- Visible seamThe stitch runs around the sole wall.
- Development
- One sampleUpper, sole and stitch reviewed together.
Close up
A seam on show
around the sole.
The stitch runs the length of the sole wall, as part of the finished design.
On the line
Sole stitching,
on our own lines.
Sole-stitching equipment, rolling and trimming carry each pair from the shaped upper to the finished shoe.
Steps on the routeShaping, stitching, trimming, inspection
- Upper shapingForm set for the construction.
- StitchingAttachment coordinated with upper and sole.
- Rolling and trimmingSole edge finishing.
- Final inspectionFinish, detail, sizing and branding.

Questions
Sidewall,
answered.
How is it developed?
Upper, sole profile and stitching detail are reviewed together in the complete sample.
Will the stitch detail hold in production?
Our pattern, lasting and stitching specialists work with your selected materials and sole, so the character of the design carries from sample to manufacture.
Constructions
Every construction,
in house.
Compare how each one joins the upper and the sole.
Compare all constructionsBottom constructionGoodyear weltedSole stitched to the welt.WesternBottom constructionBlake stitchStitched through, with no welt. Also called Little Way.WesternFashionBottom constructionStuck-onSole bonded to the lasted upper.WesternFashionBottom constructionStitch-downUpper turned out and stitched.FashionBottom constructionHand-sewnSpecialist hand assembly.FashionUpper constructionsFive upper constructionsStrobel, Stuck-on, Waterproof, Bootie and Auto-lacing.Footwear uppers

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