ARE THERE ANY CONS OF PU INJECTION MOULDING?

Not a lot in our view, other than aesthetics. You cannot make beautiful high heels with injection moulding.

STITCHED

What we call a “stitch construction” has become a really popular style for comfort shoes. Here at Begg Shoes they are becoming a big hit with our customers. The method involves stitching the side wall of the sole unit to the upper using a specialist stitching machine (not just a sewing kit!). Examples of brands that use stitch construction to great effect are Rieker shoes and Remonte shoes.

WHAT MAKES STITCH CONSTRUCTION SHOES GOOD?

Distinctive style and supreme comfort are the main reasons. They are often the most flexible shoes that money can buy. Stitch construction allows manufacturers to use polyurethane (eg. Rieker shoes are in fact PU – just not injection moulded). Polyurethane is always light and, with the suitable density and quality, is cushioned and shock absorbing. This is essentially why Rieker claim their shoes are “Antistress” and we discuss this in our blog about How Rieker Shoes Fit. The shoes are extremely comfortable owing often to their stitch construction, soft uppers and stitch construction. Another added benefit to stitch construction is that it is a cheaper method of construction. This means that the price is much lower for you, our customer.