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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Equipment:
Camera
Leica Q3
Canon R5C

Lenses
Canon 24-70 RF
Canon 100 RF Macro

Audio
Sennheiser MKH 50
Rodecaster Duo

Lights
Aputure 300X
Amaran F21
Amaran F22
Smallrig 120X

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I always love to hear your thoughts and questions in the comments.

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[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:)

[mickosullivan]

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

[asian_mando]

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

[parrotbrand]

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

[darrenhall]

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

[jaimemackenzie]

I really appreciate you taking the time to make a video about this. Just as a piece of constructive criticism, saying ‘This right here…" and then not pointing at anything is really confusing. You did a couple of similar things through the video and it got quite confusing!

[SG-Photography]

Man, you’re cutting through my heart 😢😢

[stomachache]

what's the knife that you are using to cut them in half? i need one!

[bobbobson]

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

[joedimes]

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

[milkshakeplease]

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.

[TFM]

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

[teenoso]

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.

[FlacomanXD]

Cant focus. Just trying to imagine how many people have feet shaped like arrows. I would never fit in those shoes!

[saurabhmangal]

way too fast... no use of a pointer?? your fingers are thicker then the layers... what are you really pointing to?? Moreover, welt, upper, insole are used so casually for a lay person to understand anything... no animation or diagram to support what you are showing does not help either.

[KosmonautWurst]

This is just stupid... This is one more dude that wants to make content by doing what everyone else is doing... Why cut the shoes in half if all that is important to show can be shown by just removing the sole?