WHAT ARE THE PRO’S OF CEMENTED SHOES?

The cemented construction is widely acknowledged as one of the simplest, quickest and more cost effective means of making shoes. This means that for you, our customers, the shoes will cost less. That doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t be a great pair of shoes. This is because the majority of shoes sold in the UK are made using a cemented construction. Gabor use this method and are one of the best quality shoe manufacturers in the world.

INJECTION MOULDED POLYURETHANE (PU)

At Begg Shoes we are big fans of injection moulded PU as a construction method. Brands that specialise in this method of construction include Legero, Hotter, and ECCO.

ECCO are the best in the world at using this construction method to make shoes. A great example of the technology is their latest Gore-Tex Surround technology style. This style is probably the most technologically advanced shoe in the market due to the complexity of the construction methods involved.

At really high temperatures polyurethane melts into liquid form and can be injected using a high-tech machine. This clamps a metal mould around the upper of the shoe. The shape of the metal mould determines the shape and appearance of the sole unit. Nowadays, this technology from ECCO is so advanced that the styles of shoes that can be made are remarkable. Historically, it was accepted that shoes can only be made using PU injection moulding if they are flat but nowadays they can make shoes with a heel.