Why The Break-In Matters
When you invest in quality footwear, you’re also investing in the process of making them truly yours. Break-in is the stage where the leather, stit...
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The GORAL Mystery Box Is Back
The Mystery Box isn’t just about getting a pair of GORAL, it’s about being part of something bigger. Every drop has created a wave of excitement in...
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The Story of the Muggs - From Jacket to Best-Seller
The MUGGS weren’t planned, they were born out of a bit of fun for our Will It Shoe? series. Weston from Rose Anvil sent us a shearling jacket to se...
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Understanding Chromexcel: The Leather Behind Our Most Resilient Footwear
When you invest in a pair of GORAL sneakers or boots made with Horween Chromexcel leather you’re not just buying footwear, you’re stepping into ove...
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Styling the Blood Core SLUGGS at Manchester’s Auteur Store
When it comes to timeless style with real character, Auteur in Chorlton, Manchester is quietly leading the way. The store champions heritage menswe...
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The Story Behind The Limited Archive Release
In the world of shoemaking, surplus leather is inevitable. But at GORAL, we believe nothing of quality should go to waste, especially not the premi...
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Built on heritage. Defined by craftsmanship. Designed for now.
The GORAL story begins in 1936, when Franciszek Goral opened a small workshop in Poland to handcraft shoes for his local village. What started as a...
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GORAL on The Factory Next Door Podcast
We had the pleasure of joining Steve on this week’s episode of The Factory Next Door, a podcast that shines a light on the best things made right h...
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Lactae Hevea: Nature’s Answer to Comfort and Craft
Lactae Hevea soles are crafted from the pure milk of the Hevea tree, a natural rubber latex sustainably harvested through tapping (just like maple ...
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How a military trainer became a style icon (and why we made our own version)
It’s not every day a military-issued sneaker ends up on fashion runways and in minimalist wardrobes across the world, but that’s exactly what happe...
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Kudusole: Why the Mellor II Might Be the Last Leather Sneaker You Ever Need
When we designed the Mellor II, our goal was simple: build a sneaker that wears like a classic, feels like a favourite, and lasts like a GORAL shou...
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Making Britain's Fanciest Sneakers
Stridewise didn’t just review our product. He walked through our factory and spoke to our shoemakers. He saw the stitching, the leather, the lasts,...
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