Rose Anvil X GORAL SMUGS High Top Sneaker 2.0 - Horween Forest PRE-ORDER
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Handmade in England
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Made with over 80 years of skill & precision
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Resoleable construction
Free delivery on all UK and USA orders over £300/$379
Simple returns & exchange service
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Handmade in England
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Made with over 80 years of skill & precision
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Resoleable construction
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.
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Blake stitched construction
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Premium leathers
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Comfort insoles
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Choice of gum, white or black sole on all sneakers
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Quality box, shoe trees, two storage dustbags and a spare pair of laces with every shoe order
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Handcrafted in England
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Lifetime repair guarantee
The SMUGS
The sneaker built like a boot. Based on a one-of-one pair of high tops made from an old shearling bomber jacket we designed and crafted the "MUGGS" to keep your feet both warm and stylish during the winter months.
However, we didn't want to stop here and introduced 'SMUGS' for the spring-summer season, keeping your feet dry all year round.
Made from a Horween's Chromexcel featuring all of our signature touches including our resoleable blake stitch construction.
The Leather
HORWEEN CHROMEXCEL Made with a process that’s nearly a century old, Horween’s Chromexcel is an aniline leather that is oiled and waxed with a hand rubbed finish. This 2.0/2.2mm thick leather makes the shoe not only more resistant to any marks or scratches but also means the leather is less likely to split at stress points on the shoe with long term wear. Using a pull up leather of this nature also means that over time the shoes develop a rich graduated patina, showing signs of wear and ageing.
What Makes SMUGS Stand Out?
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.
