Goodyear shoes symbolise the most fruitful union between craftsmanship and mechanisation, between robustness and comfort. In our Lottusse Goodyear shoe catalogue, you will find a wide variety of models suited to any look or situation.
Soft brown rubber sole. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Deerskin.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Authentic deerskin leather that keeps the natural marks of the animal skin. This leather is difficult to obtain and, therefore, really exclusive.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Black rubber sole. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed once mounted onto the shoe in the factory. This handcrafted process ensures that each piece is unique and exclusive.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Rubber sole. Size EU. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: High quality leather dyed through an artisan and handmade process which makes each item unique and unrepeateable. In addition, this leather is embossed evoking a stone surface. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Rubber sole. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Horse.
Mixed tanning
Key features: Glossy, gleaming surface, water-repellent, highly durable firm and tough yet elastic.This costly leather is taken from the hides of horses. Shell Cordovan production is an extremely time-consuming process, resulting in leather that emanates pure elegance for the dapper men of today.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Black rubber sole. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Deerskin.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Attractive and very durable leather. Comfortable and elegant.
Leather cleaning and care:
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Additional Information:
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Leather sole with a combination heel. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed using an artisan process that makes each item unique and unrepeatable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Leather sole with a combination rubber heel. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed using an artisan process that makes each item unique and unrepeatable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Leather sole with a combination heel. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed using an artisan process that makes each item unique and unrepeatable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Leather sole with a combination rubber heel. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed using an artisan process that makes each item unique and unrepeatable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Leather sole with a combination heel. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed using an artisan process that makes each item unique and unrepeatable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
Leather sole with a combination heel. Size UK. Goodyear-welted and handmade.
Raw material: Cowhide leather.
Mixed tanning.
Key features: Premium-quality leather, hand-dyed using an artisan process that makes each item unique and unrepeatable. Due to the hand-dyed process some tone variations may be detected, which it's a distinctive characteristic of the uniqueness and exclusiviness of each piece.
Leather cleaning and care:
Additional Information:
This leather is hand-painted, so the first few times that cream is applied it may remove the colour slightly. This is normal and does not harm the leather.
Prolonged exposure of the leather to direct sunlight can cause some degree discolouration.
The main reason for buying Goodyear shoes is their undeniable durability. This stems from their unique construction, the way the shoe is attached to the sole. The Goodyear method, also known as double stitching, guarantees the extraordinary durability that is the hallmark of this type of footwear.
It is estimated that, if properly cared for, a shoe created with Goodyear welting can last for up to 12,000 hours, roughly equivalent to 8 years of normal use. By buying Goodyear shoes you are opting for a different model of consumption, in which durability is more important than the ebbs and flows of fashion.
Goodyear shoes are shoes made using the Goodyear construction technique. This technique involves careful stitching, using a thread consisting of 8 intertwined strands soaked in resin that is stitched up to 300 times through the welt and the insole. This meticulous process results in an extremely strong shoe that can protect the feet from any external harm.
The famous double stitching is carried out both inside and outside the shoe. The inner stitching attaches the welt, which is made of leather, to the insole. The outer stitching then attaches the welt to the midsole.
The strength of this shoe is not only the result of double stitching, but also of the welt itself, a component that also makes the shoe very flexible. Moreover, the regular use of cowhide, known for its resistance, makes Goodyear shoes a safe bet when durability is a primary concern.
Another advantage of this type of construction is its adaptability to all types of footwear. You can buy Goodyear-welted Blucher shoes, Oxford shoes, wholecut shoes, double monk strap shoes and suede loafers among many other options. They are also available in a wide range of colours.
The Goodyear system is an old friend of Lottusse; in fact, the advent of this technique and the birth of our brand happened around the same time. Charles Goodyear, the inventor of the system named after him, invented the sewing machine used for this type of construction in 1872. Just 5 years later, in 1877, Antonio Fluxá founded Lottusse. On one of his trips to Britain, he learnt about the Goodyear manufacturing system, which he did not hesitate to import.
Since then, Goodyear shoes have been one of Lottusse's flagship products. Over 60 craftsmen, between 25 and 50 different pieces and several days of meticulous work go into making Lottusse's Goodyear shoes.
It could be said that innovation ran in the family of Charles Goodyear, inventor of the Goodyear construction method. The creator of this type of footwear was the son of Charles Goodyear senior, famous as the inventor of vulcanised rubber, whose surname was later adopted by the well-known tyre company.
In 1872, Charles Goodyear junior invented a machine that could do double stitching more quickly. Since then, the production of this type of shoe has been faster and therefore less costly. Today, Goodyear shoes are a sign of elegance in both men's and women's footwear.