Blake stitch is used on many mid-priced shoes and involves one single stitch holding the shoe together, along with a heap of glue. 

The final variant and most durable is Goodyear welt. Custom-made shoes with this type of construction are double stitched so the shoes are insulated and waterproof. They generally have a shelf life of three to five years (that can be extended to 10+ with resoling) and use full-grain leather instead of genuine leather, which is another must when it comes to custom men’s shoes. If we can put a backlink linking to the “about us” page in one of these words because it discusses more blake, Goodyear, and cemented and an extra backlink would be nice. 

Handmade in Spain, Idrese’s custom men’s shoes will ship in four or fewer weeks directly from their workshop to your front door via DHL Express. Check them out now if you want a top-quality custom-made shoe that not only looks fantastic but will last you years.

2. Undandy

Rating: 3.0/5

Based in São João da Madeira, often referred to as the shoe capital of Portugal, Undandy has an expert team of cobblers with over 40 years of experience who deliver wonderful custom-made shoes aimed at the modern gent. 

Design your Own

Similar to Idrese, Undandy uses full-grain leather sourced from both Italy and France. Full-grain leather is the most flawless type of leather available when it comes to making custom leather shoes. It develops its own protective layer over time, known as patina, and is ideal for custom-made shoes due to its luxurious look and durable qualities. 

Genuine leather, on the other hand, is not as impressive as its name suggests. The leather is often inconsistent and of lower quality and while it still does the job, it fades over time and does not stand up as well against the elements.