Why Glued Designer Shoes Fail — And What to Buy Instead

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Most designer shoes are held together with adhesive. Our master artisans explain exactly why cemented construction fails — and what genuine luxury construction looks like.

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The majority of shoes sold under luxury brand names — including many retailing above £500 — are held together entirely with adhesive. No stitching penetrates the sole. No welt connects the upper to the insole. One tube of glue stands between you and structural failure.

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