The utility model relates to a welt for shoes. The welt for shoes comprises a welt body; the welt body is a strip-shaped object with the section taking the shape of a right trapezoid; a groove is formed on the upper bottom surface of the welt body; a hold-down strip matched with the groove body of the groove is movably arranged at the groove; and small holes with the diameters of 4 mm are formed on the inner wall of the groove, and penetrate two waist edges of the welt body. The welt for shoes has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and convenience in use.