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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A Boot Built to Impress: Dale Leather Works Reviews the Sharman
We recently had the pleasure of sending a pair of our Sharman boots to Dale from Dale Leather Works, a leather expert and trusted voice in the heri...
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THE WORLDS THICKEST CANVAS SNEAKER - CANVAS SMUGS
Introducing the Canvas SMUGS, built from the world’s thickest canvas and grounded with a natural Lactae Hevea sole. Most shoes aren’t made this way...
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The Mellor II: Sleek, Versatile, and Made to Last
We always love seeing how our customers style their GORALs, and Michael's recent review of the Mellor II gave us the perfect excuse to spotlight th...
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Our Resoleable Retro Runner
We’ve just introduced a new style to the GORAL line-up: the Walker. It’s a shoe inspired by vintage runners from the 70s and 80s, slim, simple, ver...
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From Dog Walks to Business Meetings: The Story Behind the YOLO x GORAL Sneaker
When Yolanda from YOLO Journal first slipped on a pair of our Mellor II sneakers, she didn’t know they’d become her most-worn shoes. Simple, minima...
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Why Everyone’s Talking About Barefoot Shoes
Steven Bartlett’s recent podcast about barefoot shoes has sparked a huge wave of interest in what many are now calling a "footwear revolution." And...
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Caring for Spitfire leather...
Spitfire leather is a waxed, rough-out or cracked finish leather designed to age with wear. It’s meant to look rugged and lived-in, so the care app...
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Why Spitfire Leather Makes Every Pair One of a Kind
When it comes to character and individuality, few leathers make a statement like Spitfire leather. With its dry, cracked finish and layered depth, ...
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