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Which is better, full or half-welt? The half-welt gives a "finished," beveled look to the lines of the boot. It's standard on a dress-up boot, & in my opinion it looks "sharper", more "traditional cowboy." I might go for a full welt boot for a bike or work boot--but would opt for half welt in any other cowboy boot. Note: A heel 2" or higher needs a thick steel shank for arch support--and this is gonna mean a pegged half-welt sole. More & more "stock bootmakers" are providing a full welt sole that's stitched (or, worse, has fake plastic pegs.) It's cheaper to make & your average buyer won't notice the difference (except in comfort down the line).
Summin' up: Boots with a high heel require a deep shank & pegged soles. They should not be stitched! If you're orderin' up custom-mades, talk to the 'maker seriously about the type of shank you want & the option of full or half-welt. Even some "name" 'makers may cut corners here.
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