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What does sustainability mean here at the Goral Factory?

What does sustainability mean here at the Goral Factory?

As a business with over 80 years under our belt, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We’re not a flash in the pan, we intend to stick aro...

Doing our bit in the fight against Covid-19

As the world comes together to fight Covid-19, community becomes key in keeping people safe and in good spirits. As a family factory with staff tha...

Worthy of the Name: The Mellor

Part of our Punching collection, the Mellor is named after and inspired by designer and craftsman David Mellor. Designed with Mellor’s commitment t...

MEET THE MAKERS: JAKUB

Name: Jakub Age: 41 Factory Role: Sidewall Stitch Operative Years at Goral: 12 years What does a day in the life of a Sidewall Stitch Operative l...

Goral Footwear: inspired by the past, designed for the present, built for the future.

Here at Goral, we are supporters of sustainability, our shoes are made to the highest quality allowing them to last way past the standard lifecycl...

MEET THE MAKERS: SOPHIE

Name: Sophie Age: 51 Factory Role: Prep Room Operative Years at Goral: 18 What does a day in the life of a Prep Room Operative look like? First t...

MEET THE MAKERS: BARTEK

Name: Bartek Age: 23 Factory Role: Apprentice Shoemaker Years at Goral: 3 What does a day in the life of an Apprentice Shoemaker look like? Every...

MEET THE MAKERS: IWONA

Name: Iwona Age: 42 Factory Role: Closing Room Manager Years at Goral: 15 years What does a day in the life of a Closing Room Manager look like? ...

Goral Gospel | The Many Ways To Style Grey Suede Trainers

A good pair of classic grey trainers are a great addition to any outfit. A perfect choice for everyday wear, the grey sneaker won’t let you down....

The Best White Sneakers For Men | The Mellor

‘If you’re looking for a differentiator in the white sneaker market, then the search is over’ The most difficult part of finding a unique pair of w...

Factory Focus: Closing

The individual pieces of leather are then trimmed in a process called ‘skiving’ and assembled in the ‘closing room’ by our highly skilled machinist...

Worthy of the Name: The Bessemer

The first in our Gimping collection, The Bessemer is a stylish trainer with heritage detailing. The shoe is named after inventor Sir Henry Bessemer...

Factory Focus: Pattern Cutting

Our designers use the latest CAD software to create a render of each shoe before multiple samples are made. These samples are then tested and inspe...