Goodyear welt

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Goodyear welt (plural Goodyear welts)

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.