Bentivegna construction, I think even dress shoes enthusiasts know very little.
The word Bentivegna is basically a family name, and it is obviously an Italian family.
Put in a grand category, it is a variation of Goodyear construction, or storm welt if you like.
The characteristic of Bentivegna construction is that the sewing line between welt and upper is visible.
As we all know, you can see stitches on the welt connecting welt and outsole, but the stitches connecting upper and welt is inside and invisible.
What is the difference between Bentivegna and Norwegese constructions?
The answer is that the decorative Norwegese stitches connect folded upper with the insole, while Bentivegna connects welt and upper