Herring has worked with some of the best in the British shoemaking business, and now our attention turns to GORAL shoes. GORAL began as small family workshop in Poland in 1936 before moving to Sheffield in 2005. The business has continued to grow since their move to the UK, but they have remained loyal to their manufacturing heritage. GORAL shoes and boots represent family tradition.
More about GORAL
GORAL is a made-to-order manufacturer that thrives on a simple approach of “produce carefully, not excessively”. GORAL’s core collections include timeless styles that use designs which have been refined over the years.
Reducing waste and making shoes that can be repaired is of the utmost importance to the business. Their footwear is built to last because it can be re-soled when needed.
Herring x GORAL partnership
We have partnered with GORAL to produce a new small batch range made in the UK to our specification, including repairability. We have gone to great lengths to future proof their shoes and boots for years of comfortable wear alongside making them suitable for a wider range of activities.
Herring x GORAL collection
Our new collaborative collection features four styles designed to meet a range of occasions and activities. None of these styles would be considered a traditional formal shoe, but the quality of the leather and workmanship, coupled with modern-day shoe-wearing habits, makes them effortlessly wearable. We hope you like them as much as we do.
The Barefoot
This is the go-to style for anyone looking to strengthen their feet and improve their posture. Shoes like these are often found in a trainer style. However, we have chosen lightweight, flexible minimalist shoes that can be worn to the office. The Barefoot has been crafted from premium materials with clean, understated detailing. This GORAL shoe will offer you a completely different experience underfoot.
The Mellor II
This is the first of our sneaker styles from GORAL. The silhouette is clean and understated by design. It works just as easily with tailored trousers as it does with denim or shorts, making it the pair you reach for without overthinking. This style is available in both black and mid brown calf.
The Huxley
The Huxley is a wholecut in a sneaker form! Made from premium calf; designed to showcase exceptional quality, comfort and quiet refinement. We have put an emphasis on making this a formal-looking wholecut style so it’s perfect for the shoe aficionado that wants a dress down alternative to a welted shoe for the office.
The SMUGS
We will leave you to look up the acronym for SMUGS! However, if you cannot be bothered…rest assured, it’s a positive affirmation for this style! The SMUGS blends the casual high-top sneaker style with a quality calf boot that looks better as it ages. Again, this boot would not look out of place in an office where a more relaxed dress-code is permitted. It’s also a wonderful choice for weekend wear. This is an eye catcher for sure.
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