Inside the Goodyear Welt

A Goodyear welt stitches the upper, welt, and outsole together rather than gluing them — the result is a boot a cobbler can resole indefinitely.

It costs more to produce and takes longer to construct, which is why most footwear at this price point skips it.

Every boot in the Forge line uses it. It's the single biggest reason a $150 boot can outlast a $500 one.