Blake stitched shoes

Men's Blake stitched shoes: elegance and flexibility

Blake stitching is a manufacturing technique renowned for combining fineness, suppleness, and durability. At KOST, we prioritize this expertise to design shoes with a refined style that hug the foot's shape and offer immediate comfort.

What is Blake stitching?

Blake stitching is an assembly method where a fine seam directly connects the outsole to the upper, without an intermediate welt. This construction results in a lightweight shoe with clean lines, more flexible than traditional construction. Invented in the 19th century and popularized in Italy, it remains the signature of elegant and supple footwear.

The advantages of Blake stitching

• A fine and elegant line, close to the foot.
• Great flexibility, for comfort from the first steps, with no break-in period.
• A sole integrated with the upper, guaranteeing lightness and hold.
• A construction that can be resoled by an equipped shoemaker, to extend the life of the shoe.

Blake stitched vs. Goodyear welted: what's the difference?

Both are high-end stitched constructions, but they differ. Goodyear welting adds a welt and an additional seam, resulting in a more robust, stiffer, and more waterproof shoe, ideal for structured models. Blake stitching, on the other hand, directly connects the sole and the upper: the shoe is finer, lighter, and more supple, with an elegant silhouette. In summary, Goodyear prioritizes robustness, Blake prioritizes fineness and flexibility.

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