Rebuild+ (cupsole)
With the right care and attention your GORAL shoes and trainers will last a lifetime. If you feel that your GORAL footwear could do with a little restoration, we offer our REBUILD+ service where our craftsmen reshape and re-sole your shoes and trainers.
Due to our unique Blake Stitch construction process and the care taken in crafting GORAL shoes, our craftsmen are able to remove the insole and unstitch the outsole from the upper. The REBUILD+ uses an outsole of your choosing, then we replace the leather insole and a fresh pair of cotton laces inserted. The footwear is then shipped back to you directly from our workshop.
Once the REBUILD+ service has been purchased and you have received your order confirmation email, please download our REBUILD+ Confirmation Form to include with the footwear when sending to us. If you are unsure as to whether your trainers are able to be resoled please refer to the list below and reach out to us before dispatching as you will be liable for the return fee.
- Repairs take 20-25 working days
(excluding workshop holidays) - Complete outsole replacement
(or a choice of Black, White or Gum) - REBUILD+ service is completed by hand to ensure that footwear is not damaged
In some cases, upon inspection, footwear may not be suitable for the REBUILD+ service. In this case we will return the footwear in their received condition and refund the payment. Please be aware we only offer this service for GORAL footwear that has not been repaired or modified in any way by a third party. We cannot perform a re-sole on The following products, The Huntsman, The Roebuck, any products from our RESERVE collection, Any Cheaney x GORAL trainers other than the Chromexcel Mellor II and the Peregrine by GORAL Mellor. This REBUILD+ service is for GORAL trainers and hybrids for leather soles (The Stormont) please purchase REBUILD+ (LEATHER SOLE)
Upon receiving your confirmation email please arrange delivery of the footwear to The Goral Workshop (we advise choosing a tracked and insured delivery option). They will be shipped back to you after the repair via UPS.
GORAL Ltd,
35 Spital Hill,
Sheffield,
United Kingdom
S4 7LD
The heritage of GORAL ensures that each pair of shoes and trainers uses premium materials.
Our traditional method of crafting footwear is the same as it was over 80 years ago. The last pair of hands which touches the footwear before the customer, is the craftsmen who made the footwear. Aside from being handcrafted, each item is quality checked by the GORAL craftsmen.
- lifetime repair
- Simple Returns
- Handmade in England
WHY GORAL?
Every GORAL product is handcrafted by skilled artisans who combine traditional shoemaking techniques with modern innovation. While many English brands focus on mass production, we pride ourselves on handcrafting each pair with meticulous care. From cutting the leather to stitching the soles, every step is performed with precision to ensure the highest quality.
- Blake stitched construction
- Premium leathers
- Comfort insoles
- Choice of gum, white or black sole on all sneakers
- Quality box, shoe trees, two storage dustbags and a spare pair of laces with every shoe order.
- Handcrafted in England
- Lifetime repair guarantee
THE FOUR KEY STAGES OF SHOEMAKING CRAFTSMANSHIP
CLICKING
The clicking process is a crucial step in shoe manufacturing, where the individual leather pieces that make up the upper are cut into precise shapes before being assembled. This stage gets its name from the sound the machines make as they cut through the material.
CLOSING
The closing process in shoe manufacturing refers to the stage where the individual components of the shoe upper, such as the vamp, quarters, and tongue, are sewn or stitched together to form the complete upper structure of the shoe.
LASTING
The lasting process is a critical stage in shoe manufacturing, where the shoe's upper is molded into its final shape and attached to the sole. This process gives the shoe its structure, fit, and comfort, making it one of the most important steps in creating a well-constructed shoe.
FINALISING
The shoes undergo a thorough inspection and refinement before they are packaged and shipped to you. This process is critical for ensuring that each pair of shoes meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.