Our vegan Goodyear welt footwear is made in a small factory in Portugal using a technique dating back to 1869. The upper, lining and welt are stitched together, then the sole is stitched to the welt, building the shoe up in many more stages than a standard glued shoe. A pair can take up to eight weeks to make, using up to 75 parts and over 200 different operations, and it's generally regarded throughout the boot-making industry as the best way to make superior footwear.
We only use solid rubber outsoles, and because they're stitched to the welt rather than glued, any cobbler can replace them when they eventually wear down. The welted, sealed build also holds up better in wet weather, keeping you dry in rain, puddles and most winter conditions.
Inside, a soft vegan suede lining sits over a deep Portuguese cork footbed layered with vegan suede, which moulds to your foot and improves with every wear. The uppers are cut from Italian bio-based vegan leather containing 62–66% plant-origin renewable materials, which softens and takes the shape of your feet over time. A TPU shank gives stability through the arch, and being metal-free means you can wear them through metal detectors.
The range runs from the moc-toe Rig Boots on cream Vibram® outsoles to Chukka Boots, Brogue Boots, Tactical Boots and Oxfords.