At first touch
Edges, soles and load-bearing joins made to meet the ground.
The object should distribute weight comfortably and expose, rather than conceal, the parts most likely to need repair.
What it can do well
- Replaceable soles, heels or straps
- Secure stitching and clean edge finishing
- Hardware anchored into reinforced material
What deserves a closer look
- Glued-only high-wear joins
- No information about sole or lining
- Decorative structure that obstructs repair
Living with it
- Rotate wear and allow moisture to dissipate
- Repair heel caps and soles before the upper is damaged
- Condition according to material and finish