Edward Green Resoling

Nick V. · May 24, 2009

Originally Posted by stylemaven

Is visible stitching a sign that shoes need to be resoled?

I find that I'm down to the stitching in no time in my C&J's...

thanks for any responses!

Not necessarily. The shoes were manufactured with a hidden stitch. That means a thin piece of leather was opened around the border of the sole, the sole was channeled and stitched and, the thin piece of leather was folded back over the stitches. When you see the stitching that means you only wore through the thin leather flap. Keep an eye on the profile of the sole. When it gets close to the welt it's time for new soles.

stylemaven · May 24, 2009

Thank you Nick - you confirmed the assumptions I've always operated under.

scnupe7 · May 24, 2009

Originally Posted by stylemaven

Is visible stitching a sign that shoes need to be resoled?

I find that I'm down to the stitching in no time in my C&J's...

thanks for any responses!

I pointed out the stitching to show that the right is worn more than the left.

cmeisenzahl · May 24, 2009

Nice work!!

navysuede · May 25, 2009

scnupe7;2098183 said:
Thanks! Yep, I went directly through EG. I don't remember the exact cost, but I believe it was around GBP 150. Shoot me a PM if you want to know the exact cost and I can dig it up for you.

Nice work...Looks great...So at current exchange it's somewhere around $230 US ??

xm80 · May 25, 2009

Originally Posted by stylemaven

Is visible stitching a sign that shoes need to be resoled?

I find that I'm down to the stitching in no time in my C&J's...

thanks for any responses!

Here's a bit of info for you....

The stitches that are formed at sole stitching are "lock stitches". There is a top and bottom (bobbin) thread just like a common sewing machine. The thread is a thick cord either braided or twisted.

The thread is passed through hot wax seconds before it is sewn through the welt/sole etc. One of the threads comes right through the sole and is looped around the other forming the lock. This is then pulled back into the sole. If the tension is set right the lock should sit in the middle of the sole and welt so it's protected from wear. The hot wax and the braided thread bond together and help seal the lock together. Also adds to the water resistance etc.

IMO I'd say if the head of one or two stitches are worn through there's no need to get them re-soled.

Hope it wasn't too boring for you!?!

xm80

stylemaven · May 25, 2009

Originally Posted by xm80

Here's a bit of info for you....

The stitches that are formed at sole stitching are "lock stitches". There is a top and bottom (bobbin) thread just like a common sewing machine. The thread is a thick cord either braided or twisted.

The thread is passed through hot wax seconds before it is sewn through the welt/sole etc. One of the threads comes right through the sole and is looped around the other forming the lock. This is then pulled back into the sole. If the tension is set right the lock should sit in the middle of the sole and welt so it's protected from wear. The hot wax and the braided thread bond together and help seal the lock together. Also adds to the water resistance etc.

IMO I'd say if the head of one or two stitches are worn through there's no need to get them re-soled.

Hope it wasn't too boring for you!?!

xm80

Interesting - thanks!

rrosals · Nov 18, 2009

I recently received these back from Edward Green. Turnaround time was about 8 weeks and the finishing is very impressive. I think they are better now then when first acquired.

A Y · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by rrosals

I recently received these back from Edward Green. Turnaround time was about 8 weeks and the finishing is very impressive. I think they are better now then when first acquired.

They look good. Where did you send your shoes for resoling? The EG factory or the London store?

--Andre

rrosals · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by A Y

They look good. Where did you send your shoes for resoling? The EG factory or the London store?

--Andre

Straight to the factory. The shoes were always a little big on me so they were able to put in a permanent insole. The design did not allow them to re-last smaller as hoped.

sho'nuff · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by scnupe7

I recently had my EG MTO Southwolds resoled and thought I would share before and after pics. Sorry for the poor photography.

Before:

After:

nice job on the resole but to tell you the truth, the original soles did not need to be replaced. they looked almost 80-90% still.

A Y · Nov 18, 2009

Originally Posted by rrosals

Straight to the factory. The shoes were always a little big on me so they were able to put in a permanent insole. The design did not allow them to re-last smaller as hoped.

Thanks. What address did you use for the factory? It seems to have moved in the last few years, and it's not listed on their website.

--Andre

rrosals · Nov 19, 2009

Originally Posted by A Y

Thanks. What address did you use for the factory? It seems to have moved in the last few years, and it's not listed on their website.

--Andre

This is the address I was directed to send to: Edward Green & Co., Cliftonville Road, Northampton NN1 5BU, UK

A Y · Nov 19, 2009

Originally Posted by rrosals

This is the address I was directed to send to: Edward Green & Co., Cliftonville Road, Northampton NN1 5BU, UK

Thank you!

--Andre

cwh812 · Jan 27, 2010

Has anyone gotten Edward Green shoes made for another company resoled by Edward Green? I.e. if I sent them a pair of RLPL's that they clearly made will they do a resole? Thanks.

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