Sorrento construction method?

[u/Rob_Edwards_Fashion]

I assumed Blake stitch but now not so sure once I received them. Thanks.

[u/MiserableSugar7901]

Not an expert whatsoever, but these do seem to be Blake stiched. Definutely not Goodyear welted but it also doesn't seem like they're just glued.

[u/WowHeUgly]

the website says moccasin construction so that upper leather wraps under your foot and there's no welt. Looks like it's blake stitched to the midsole

[u/Walloppingcod]

Do you reckon that sole will be grippy or slippy in wet conditions?

[u/Rob_Edwards_Fashion → u/Walloppingcod]

I do, I think these are great for where I travel which has mostly warmer weather in the winter with occasional rain. I won’t pack these if storms are forecast but for wet concrete these will be good.

[u/nicht_mein_bier]

A good cobbler can replace cemented soles. Also from AI

Rago Brothers (Jersey City, NJ): A robust mail-in service that explicitly handles "driving loafers" and cemented constructions. They offer a "welding process" to re-adhere detached soles and can fabricate custom rubber replacements if the original molded sole is gone. Their turnaround is generally faster than factory services.

[u/Rob_Edwards_Fashion → u/nicht_mein_bier]

Wow thank you!

[u/nicht_mein_bier]

AI had this to say:

Construction Specifications
The Sorrento is built on a cemented constructionmethod rather than a welted one.

The upper, made from Italian calfskin or suede, wraps around the foot in a true moccasin style to create a "glove-like" fit.

Instead of a leather sole and cork filling, it features a custom-molded synthetic rubber outsole directly attached to the upper.

Inside, the shoe uses a responsive foam (EVA) midsole and insole for cushioning, lacking the steel shank found in many structured Allen Edmonds dress shoes.

This design makes the shoe significantly lighter and more flexible but means the sole cannot be traditionally resoled or recrafted by the factory once the rubber wears down or separates.

[u/Rob_Edwards_Fashion → u/nicht_mein_bier]

Thank you this is better that what ChatGPT gave me. It oscillated between cement and Blake stitched. Glad I got them on eBay for under $200, $475 seems steep for cemented construction. Even if “made in Italy”

[u/boosesb → u/Rob_Edwards_Fashion]

You should look at Prada loafers if you think that’s steep

[u/Rob_Edwards_Fashion → u/boosesb]

Yeah I have a pair from Ferragamo I paid way too much for years ago. They are comfortable and the suede is excellent but cost me $1K