Theoretically, on a Blake Stitch (as opposed to Blake Rapid Stitch) you have to stitch through the uppers multiple times. On GYW, you replace the outsoles and stitch through the welt so uppers don’t get disturbed.

Both are stitchdown. Whites have a weird rolled welt. To be honest they’ll be the same IMO.

In Australia, they’re AUD$120 (US$84) so there’s no real point in getting them resoled.

@@Bootlosophy throwaway attitude in 2022, priceless

@@Bootlosophy if you have a boot which is already broken in, you know it doesn't have significant defects, and the upper is still structurally sound, why throw them out? Even if you do get a new pair it's better to have multiple pairs of boots and alternate between them if you work in them every day, wouldn't you agree?

This video is about how the sole is connected to the uppers. I’ll do a video on moc toes later, they’re uppers.

If you mean by “moccasin construction” the real form of moccasin construction originally used by American First Nations people to make footwear where the whole skin is wrapped around the foot forming both sole and uppers, it’s not really a “main” form of construction used in making boots these days.

@@Bootlosophy Yes, I was asking about moccasin construction not moc toes. Not so common in boots but still predominant in deck/boat/driving shoes. There are few companies that still make boots, I have a pair from W C Russell and they are best boots I own. They are like a gloves for your feet, zero drop and no need for brake in.

Thanks a lot for this informative upload. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...