English Explanatory Dictionary

Goodyear welt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A welt used in a method of shoe construction in which the insole, upper, and welt are sewn together and the welt is then stitched to the outsole so as to leave the upper surface of the insole free of tacks and stitches.

Word forms

Goodyear welt Goodyear welts

Etymology

After Charles Goodyear Jr., who was involved in making shoes of this kind.

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