Dita Von Teese

I have been obsessed with seamed stockings my whole life, and I would collect vintage ones that were made in the '40s and '50s with the authentic styling of the keyhole, the welt, the reinforced toe and heels, French or Cuban heels, and hand-stitched seams.

American Dancer

David Bowie

With a suit, always wear big British shoes, the ones with large welts. There's nothing worse than dainty little Italian jobs at the end of the leg line.

English Musician

Understand 'welt' as a visible injury from something striking the skin.

Physical Mark

'Welt' often implies that the marked area is painful or tender.

Possible Pain

Don't confuse 'welt' with a skin condition; it's usually the result of an injury.

Not a Disease

In shoemaking, 'welt' indicates a specific part that affects shoe durability.

Shoe Construction

A damaged 'welt' can suggest that the shoe needs repair or replacement.

Repair Indicator

'Hand-welted' shoes are often higher in quality and price, indicating craftsmanship.

Craftsmanship Sign

To 'welt' someone means to hit hard enough to leave marks, not just a tap.

Action Impact

Using 'welt' as a verb emphasizes the physical outcome of the action.

Physical Consequences

'Welt' suggests a violent or aggressive act, not suitable for gentle contexts.

Aggressive Tone

 He said, "Yeah, hey, it's melting. Yeah, the sulfur's melting. No problem. Yeah, you know." It just flared up, and he turned around, and he looked like this. No hair, no eyelashes, no nothing. There were big welts all over my mom's kitchen cabinet; the air was the just full of black smoke.

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 I'm going to fall over I tried very hard to gather myself but I was also too quiet for not so long look what's happened to me I just want to show you if anybody that does not suffer from grass allergies this is literally my life look at that look at those welts