Shoes

Shoes need to do more than just look good – they must also withstand extreme wear, whether in elegant business shoes, hard-wearing safety boots, or high-performance sports shoes. Our specialised sewing threads offer maximum tear resistance, abrasion durability, and long-lasting strength, even under intense use. From fine leatherwork to robust sole seams – we provide the perfect solution for every type of footwear. The result: high-quality, durable shoes that combine comfort, design, and functionality to perfection.

1 Women’s shoes
2 Men’s shoes
3 Sports shoes

Women’s shoes

AMANN sewing thread recommendation for women's shoes

As an universal sewing thread for women’s shoes we recommend Serafil in a selection of tickets matched to the seam position and the material.

Depending on the individual demands in use and the sewing conditions, it might be worthwhile selecting other qualities from the AMANN range.

Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Needle thread			Bobbin or looper thread			Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
1	Backstrap and toe cap seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	60	45	Serafil	60	45	80	12
2	Decorative seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	60	45	Serafil	60	45	80	12
3	Lining seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	80	30	Serafil	80	30	70	10

Standard thread requirement:

Total: 23–30 m
Closing and topstitch seams: 26 m

Men’s shoes

AMANN sewing thread recommendation for men's shoes

As an universal sewing thread for men’s shoes we recommend Serafil in a selection of tickets matched to the seam position and the material.

Depending on the individual demands in use and the sewing conditions, it might be worthwhile selecting other qualities from the AMANN range:

Onyx, Strongbond and Strongcore in the corresponding range of tickets

Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Needle thread			Bobbin or looper thread			Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
1	Back and staying seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	40	70	Serafil	40	70	90	14
2	Bar tack seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	40	70	Serafil	40	70	90	14
3	Backstrap and toe cap seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	40	70	Serafil	40	70	90	14
4	Vamp and function seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	40	70	Serafil	40	70	90	14
5	Decorative seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	40	70	Serafil	40	70	90	14
6	Lining seams	301 lockstitch	Serafil	80	30	Serafil	80	30	70	10

Standard thread requirement:

Formal shoes
Total: 17–28 m
Closing and topstitch seams: 21 m

Leisure shoes
Total: 23–30 m
Closing and topstitch seams: 26 m

Sports shoes

AMANN – sewing thread recommendation for sports shoes

As an universal sewing thread for sports shoes we recommend Onyx in a selection of tickets matched to the seam position and the material.

Depending on the individual demands in use and the sewing conditions, it might be worthwhile selecting other qualities from the AMANN range:

Serafil, Strongbond and Strongcore in the corresponding range of tickets

Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Needle thread			Bobbin or looper thread			Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
Seam no.	Seam type	Stitch type	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Article	Ticket no.	Tex no.	Needle size min. Nm	Needle size min. No
1	Back and staying seams	301 lockstitch	Onyx	40	70	Onyx	40	70	110	18
2	Backstrap and toe cap seams	301 lockstitch	Onyx	40	70	Onyx	40	70	110	18
3	Vamp and function seams	301 lockstitch	Onyx	40	70	Onyx	40	70	110	18
4	Decorative seams	301 lockstitch	Onyx	20	135	Onyx	30	105	140	22
5	Lining seams	301 lockstitch	Onyx	80	35	Onyx	80	35	80	12

Standard thread requirement:

Women’s formal and leisure shoes
Total: 23–30 m
Closing and topstitch seams: 26 m