Deerskin offers a unique balance of comfort and resilience, it has a naturally soft feel, it flexes easily, reducing stiffness and pressure points. It has a durable fibre structure.  Despite its suppleness, deerskin resists tearing and stretching, helping shoes hold their shape. It is breathable and lightweight, the open grain allows airflow for all-day comfort. This makes deerskin shoes ideal for daily wear, travel, and long hours on your feet. 

With regular wear, deerskin develops depth, character, and a personalised fit. The leather softens further, colour gains richness, and natural creases form without becoming harsh or rigid. With light care and brushing, your shoes improve over time rather than wearing out.

All GORAL shoes are designed to be resoleable. When the outsole reaches the end of its life, it can be replaced without compromising the fit or the patina of the upper. Instead of replacing your shoes, you extend their life. The deerskin upper you’ve worn in stays with you, this approach supports sustainability, value, and true lifetime wear.