The Ways We Make Astorflex Shoes
Construction is where comfort, shape and longevity meet
Astorflex uses different shoemaking methods depending on the model. The purpose is not to make every shoe the same, but to choose the construction that best supports the upper material, lining, sole and intended use.
Unlined models
Ideal construction
Used for many unlined models, Ideal construction flares the upper outward and stitches it to a midsole or directly to the outsole. The result keeps the shoe flexible, honest and close to Astorflex heritage.
Lined models
Ideal montato
For lined models, the lining is curled under the last and refined before the midsole and upper are joined. The upper is then flared outward and stitched to the midsole, and in some cases through the outsole. The shoe is trimmed, cleaned and finished by hand.
Flexible comfort
Strobel construction
Strobel construction attaches the upper to a lightweight insole to create a flexible sock-like base. It reduces weight and gives the shoe an easy, comfortable movement before the outsole is attached.
Stitched sole methods
Blake and Mec Val stitching
Blake stitching joins the outsole to the upper and insole from the inside, creating a clean and flexible construction.
Mec Val stitching is used on selected cupsole styles, where the upper is stitched around the sole edge for a precise, durable finish.
Beenflex
Unlined Ideal construction with 001 suede, hard leather midsole, natural crepe outsole and memory foam / vegetable-tanned calf leather insole.
Legendflex
Lined Ideal montato construction with vegetable-tanned lining, leather welt, hard leather midsole, metal shank and hard leather outsole with rubber guard.
Dartflex
Strobel construction with a hard leather outsole, Blake stitching around the heel and a glued-and-nailed heel finish.
Velaflex
Strobel construction with rubber cupsole, then stitched around the edge with the Mec Val machine.
