March 10, 2025

Stridewise visits our workshop

If you’ve been following us on Instagram, you’ll know we recently had the pleasure of welcoming Nick, Stridewise, one of the most respected voices in the footwear community, to our UK factory for a behind-the-scenes tour.

Stridewise has built his reputation as a footwear expert through his in-depth reviews and insightful content. His passion for quality craftsmanship made him the ideal guest to see firsthand the attention to detail that goes into every GORAL sneaker.
During his visit, we took him through each stage of the production process, from selecting the finest leather to stitching to our signature Blake Stitch resoleable construction. We somehow managed to shoot the most he’s done with any brand.... There was just so much to cover and we feel like we barely scratched the surface!
Here’s what you can expect to see from just a few of the videos we shot.... 
  • How to make luxury sneakers
  • UK vs US sizing
  • The benefits of barefoot shoes
  • How to remove scuffs from white sneakers
  • Nappa leather: What makes it so special?
We can’t wait to share these with you! Head over to our Instagram and drop a comment letting us know which video you're most excited to watch first.
Having Nick, Stridewise, visit our UK factory was a great opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship behind GORAL footwear and the entire team are excited to share the work that goes into every pair we create. Nick will be sharing the insights from his visit with you soon on his YouTube channel and blog.

Want to be the first to know when they drop - here's the links:

And if you're wondering which shoes Stridewise will be wearing in the videos, he went with the MELLOR black and you can check them out here: