Wholecut Explained

In shoemaking, wholecut shoes are shoes that are made from a single piece of flawless leather (in contrast to plain toes and cap toes), with or without a backseam – in the latter case it is called a seamless wholecut.^{[1] [2]} These shoes can be entirely plain and smooth, or with some perforated decorations.

Various types of shoes can be made wholecut, but usually the term refers to classic dress shoes. The absence of decorative features and overall conservative look tend to make wholecuts appropriate for black-tie occasions.^{[3] [4] [5]}

See also

• Bespoke shoes
• Blucher shoe
• Brogue shoe
• Derby shoe
• Oxford shoe

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nanjappa. Vikram. The Oxford Shoes Guide. Gentleman's Gazette. gentlemansgazette.com. 18 November 2015. April 15, 2014.
2. Web site: Johnston. Robert. Where to buy whole-cut shoes. GQ Magazine. gq-magazine.co.uk. 18 November 2015.
3. Web site: Men's Formal Shoes Guide. Cloggs. cloggs.co.uk. 18 November 2015.
4. Web site: Shoe Basics Every Guy Should Know. Soletopia. soletopia.com. 18 November 2015. September 17, 2012.
5. Web site: THE WHOLE-CUT SHOE. The Shoes Snob. theshoesnobblog.com. 18 November 2015. April 23, 2010.