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THE CLASSICS COLLECTION EXPLAINED
In our online shop, you might come across the same model several times, yet each version has its own unique character. One might feel more casual, another more fashionable or classic. These differences in style are mainly defined by the last, the sole, and the construction method. Discover below how our collection is structured and find the pair that suits you best.
G1/2: Slim to normal foot
Blake
H: Wide foot
Blake
H: Wide foot
Goodyear
I: Extra wide foot
Blake
Character Difference: Blake vs. Goodyear
The difference in character between a Blake and a Goodyear shoe comes from the technique used to construct the sole.
Blake
Blake
Blake
Blake
With the Blake construction, a pre-made sole is used, allowing greater freedom in the sole’s thickness and edge finish. This gives the shoemaker the ability to create a slimmer, more fashionable, or flexible design.
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Good
Goodyear
Good
Goodyear
With the Goodyear construction, on the other hand, the sole is built up piece by piece in the shoe factory using traditional craftsmanship. Several specialists shape the sole through dozens of manual steps.
The higher construction and hand-finished sole edge give the Goodyear shoe a more robust appearance. This construction method is therefore less suited for highly fashionable, summery, or very refined styles. Due to the extensive manual work involved, a Goodyear shoe is on average about thirty euros more expensive than a Blake shoe.
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The higher construction and hand-finished sole edge give the Goodyear shoe a more robust appearance. This construction method is therefore less suited for highly fashionable, summery, or very refined styles. Due to the extensive manual work involved, a Goodyear shoe is on average about thirty euros more expensive than a Blake shoe.