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Cordovan Excellence: Timeless Style, Enduring Craft - Your Guide to Making It Last

Shell cordovan leather is renowned for its unique durability and rich patina that develops over time. Proper care and styling can enhance its long...

Blood Core Returns: The Rose Anvil x Goral SMUGS Rerelease

The drop that disrupted expectations is back. After selling out in minutes back in February, the Blood Core SMUGS return for a limited rerelease on...

Tochigi Leather The Pinnacle Of Japanese Tanneries

Firstly, what is "Tochigi leather"... Tochigi, founded in 1937, can be said to be Japan's top tannery. They use a traditional, all-vegetable ta...

Garmsville Deck Shoe - The Most Premium Deck Shoe In The World

At Goral, we’re all about blending timeless design with modern sensibilities, which is why we’re excited to introduce our latest collaboration with...

8 benefits of the GORAL x Rose Anvil barefoot shoes

Since launching the Barefoot SMUGS, we've received a few questions asking why barefoot shoes and what the real benefits are. To give you the best a...

The World's Most Prized Leather... Reversed

Horween Shell Cordovan is crafted by Horween, a renowned tannery based in Chicago, Illinois, with over a century of expertise. The term "shell" ref...

One of the best suede leathers in the world?

Charles F. Stead is renowned for its craftsmanship and attention to detail. As one of the leading tanneries in the world, the company has decades o...

Everything you need to know about Nappa leather

Nappa leather is crafted from carefully selected hides, typically sourced from young animals such as kids, calves, cows, or lambs. The finest quali...

Mellor II - Smart Sneakers, Ready To Ship

The term “smart sneakers” used to sound like an oxymoron, but these days, you’ll find them listed as acceptable attire at most clubs and restaurant...

How to style your barefoot SMUGS?

With minimalistic sneakers, we prefer to style an outfit in a similar style, simple colours such as white, navy, black and let the footwear be t...

Are Barefoot Shoes Good For Your Feet?

Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Your Feet? The short answer: Yes. Barefoot shoes, also known as minimalist footwear, are designed to closely mirror the...