What is Veldtschoen construction?

Veldtschoen construction is a type of Goodyear welting shoe production method whereby the lining is welted to the insole edge or the insole bridge before the upper is attached. Once the lining has been welted, the upper is placed on top of the welts and double-stitched onto the midsole.

What is a Vellie?

Veldskoene (“FELT-skoona”) or colloquially vellies (“FELL-ys”), are South African walking shoes made from vegetable-tanned leather or soft rawhide uppers attached to a leather footbed and rubber sole without tacks or nails.

Who owns Veldskoen?

Veldskoen (pronounced “FELL- skoons”) today announced its public launch in the U.S. backed by investor Mark Cuban and his partners Angela and Steve Watts. The Watts’ originally partnered with Mark Cuban after they appeared on Shark Tank with their company, Slyde Handboards.

How do you soften Veldskoen?

All you have to do is point your hair dryer for 30-60 seconds and you’re all done!

What does Veldtschoen mean?

The English translation of ‘veldtschoen’, the 17th century Cape Dutch name for what is technically known as a stitchdown, is ‘field shoe’. By the simplest definition of construction, the upper was out flanged and stitched onto the sole and runner.

Can Veldtschoen be resoled?

When re-soling does degrade the welt then sections of the welt may be replaced fairly inexpensively. With a veldtschoen shoe the sole stitching goes through the upper leather itself and after a few re-soles will no longer be possible.

Do you wear socks with Veldskoen?

NO SOCKS NEEDED! Our full grain reversable suede is designed in such a way as to make it not only super comfortable but also breatheable without socks! The more you wear them, the better they get!

Are Veldskoen waterproof?

Tending to repel or fail to mix with water. We just like to think of it as water-resistant in an epic form!

What is a Norwegian welt?

The Norwegian welt (also known as a “storm welt” or “water proof welt”) is notable as it prevents water from entering the shoe at the seam between the shoes’ upper and the welt. The shoe’s upper and interior components sit atop a full leather midsole, stacked leather heel and an Italian-made Cortina lug sole.

What is a Blake stitch?

Blake stitching is done with what is called the “single stitch” method. The shoe’s upper is folded underneath the insole, and then stitched into place with a single thread connecting the insole, the upper, and the outsole on the inside of the shoe – as can be seen in the diagram above.

How do you look after Veldskoen?

5 Of the best Ways to look after your Veldskoen Shoes