When people look at a pair of cowboy boots, they often notice the embroidery, leather texture, or toe shape. However, one of the details that contributes to the overall appearance is the smooth and consistent edge around the sole.

After the welt and sole are attached, boots move to the edge sanding and shaping stage. During this process, operators carefully remove minor irregularities created during assembly and refine the outline of the sole.
Using sanding equipment, the edge is gradually shaped to create a smooth transition between the welt, midsole, and outsole. Consistent edge dimensions help prepare the boots for later finishing steps such as edge coloring, polishing, and final detailing.
Different boot shapes require different sanding approaches. Square toes, round toes, and narrow western toe designs each present unique contour requirements that must be considered during production.
At YIBEI, edge sanding is part of the continuous refinement process that follows welt attachment. By carefully shaping and smoothing the sole edge, the boots move one step closer to their final appearance before entering finishing and inspection stages.