Construction & Terminology
Get to know the parts of a boot and the details of its construction.
Construction guides
Toe Shapes
From snip to square, how toe shape defines a boot's character and fit.
Heel Types
Walking, cowboy, roper and riding heels, where form follows function.
Welt Methods
Goodyear and hand welts, Blake stitching, and pegged construction explained.
Sole Construction
Leather, rubber and combination soles: materials, layers and what to look for.
Quality Indicators
How to spot quality craftsmanship in stitching, leather, finishing, lining and shank.
Look closely
Pattern and hide
Contrast and proportion
Stitching as signatureNumber Ten flame stitch / toe bug & medallion atlas