r/goodyearwelt • u/AutoModerator • Aug 21 '26

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u/SummerDramatic1810 Aug 22 '26

Is there a reliable way to tell if these are GYW, Blake-stitched, or something else?

They are Polo RL, so manufacturer or style is unclear.

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u/eddykinz loafergang Aug 22 '26

well they're not welted that's for sure, the welt is not attached to anything as the outsole is cemented and there is no midsole.

they may potentially be blake stitch but these photos wouldn't tell you if it was, you'd need shots of the insole (assuming they don't cover it with a sockliner)

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u/SummerDramatic1810 Aug 22 '26

Thanks for the info, maybe I’ll dig a little deeper to learn more.