We are often asked how our De Winter boots are constructed. Our boots are handmade on the Hurst last and take a minimum 8 weeks to make, incorporating 75 components and 200 operations. We pride ourselves in that every aspect of the making of De Winter boots takes place entirely in England. The whole process from the cutting (clicking) of the hides to the final polish in the shoe room takes place at the Sanders and Sanders factory, Spencer Road, Rushden in Northamptonshire. This family owned factory has been making traditionally Goodyear welted boots on this site since 1873.
Construction
When designing the De Winter boots we wanted to use only the best leathers and suede uppers possible. That’s why we source all our leathers from top European tanneries. All our boots are Goodyear welted, arguably the best way to welt a shoe/boot. A Goodyear welt helps protect against increment weather, provides support and makes for easy re-soling. Each of our soles are selected for comfort and durability. We either use premium leather or stud rubber soles. Above the sole you have a cork footbed. This creates a custom mould around the wearer’s foot for maximum comfort. On top of this cork is a 4mm leather insole for added comfort. All our boots are leather lined throughout. This ensures that our boots have the best comfort, durability and breathability possible.