Glossary · Shoemaking
Storm welt
A welt with a raised lip that turns up against the upper, sealing the joint against water. Standard on country boots and unnecessary on town shoes.
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Glossary · Shoemaking
A welt with a raised lip that turns up against the upper, sealing the joint against water. Standard on country boots and unnecessary on town shoes.