Why this sneaker's built like a boot? - Goral

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Goral History
03:09 2.5mm of Upper
05:52 The Strength of the Leather
07:01 Flaws of the S.M.U.G.S
08:30 Insole and Below
09:55 It's all coming together (Construction)
12:17 Cut In Half
13:31 There's Wool inside?
14:55 Goal of S.M.U.G.S

[appalachism]

I just can't afford them right now, but these are 100% the boot/sneaker lovechild I have dreamed of for years. Maybe one day....

Thank you and Goral for making these!!! And a double thank you for all the great info your channel has provided me over the years.

[uoislame]

bought the natural ones and really debating buying the blacks too... pls stop hurting my wallet

[seraaron]

Damn! This is like the perfect shoe i've been waiting for without even realizing. I wasn't expecting to spend £300 today, but here we go.

[MrBrandonakaB]

i really hate i cant afford a pair. :( I absolutely love these. I'm loving the brown the most but I would wear every color. Nice work yall

[jessechuff]

I almost didn’t take advantage of the early access but I caved and I am glad I did. That natural leather look is so so good.

[AceAndrew]

Thank you! I have literally searched for this type of channel for nearly 3 years when I really got into what “made” boots. I got into a job that gave me the money and said “go buy the best pair of boots for you”. I ended up buying a pair of ( required) steel toe—red wing boots and love them.

[sanghoonlee]

New viewer from Korea here. Discovered your channel literally last night, and I just placed an order for a pair of SMUGS. A "boot sneaker" is exactly what I was looking for. Looking forward to delivery in March! Cheers from Seoul

[Cmdrbike]

Just got my green smugs today. The box looked like they had used it as a stand in for a football match. It was wet, lumpy, and wrapped in plastic. The actual Goral box was surprisingly well intact, and the shoes... Beautiful. I've been walking around in my gym clothes and smugs, because I couldn't wait to put them on to take a shower and dress.
First impression is that aesthetically, they are pretty perfect, the soles are some of the most comfortable I've felt for a flat sneaker, and the leather feels like it's going to be butter once they break in. The matching waxed laces are icing on the cake. So far, the only issue I've found is in the collar(?) When laced up it turns inward and put consistent pressure on the leg. I believe that once they break in this won't be an issue, but it may stop me from going out for long stretches in them until they do break in.
I'm super excited to have a gourmet sneaker to add to my "I'm an adult, and I can have nice stuff" stable of footwear.

[michaelzakas]

Perhaps the world’s greatest sneaker?
Great job on the collab!

[josephjasonsantiagolacour]

Sold! Been looking for a sneaker-type boot. Initially ordered a pair of Seavees Beyond and Backs but returned them after they started coming apart immediately. Kept looking and came across Shoes for Crews "Chucks" that I couldn't get in size 10 which led me to these (Thursdays, though) in all black. Looked them up on your channel and I'm stoked. Thanks, you're a samaritan. Keep it up, brother!!!

[bboystance]

These boots remind me of the old school boxing boots they use to use in the late 1800's and early to mid 1900s! Pretty dope looking!

[ABD]

What I like about these sneaker boots is that they are really good looking, stylish and classic simplicity. Not trendy which is trending for a season then next season they look outdated.

[Supraboyes]

Sheffield is only 40 mins from me. think ill buy a pair to support a UK based company.

[SuperNicktendo]

I got the green ones. I don't think I've ever been this excited to get shoes. Congrats on the launch!

[joshgies]

They look amazing!
Unfortunately wearing the Jim Green AR barefoot for 7 months now has spoiled me. Now I only want zero drop, leather soles, and wide toe box.

[seantaylor]

These are awesome! Love the natural leather look.. I wish i could afford a pair. Wes should definitely do a video tour of his closet, all his favorite shoes & clothing.

[draylight]

This is exciting, I regret that the price point is more than I can do at the moment but I can only hope that you inspire more of this type of quality in sneakers....salute brother!

[MW-onft]

So glad to catch this video, as a boat woman I really like a gum sole and one that is re-solable ! Also cones in Wide widths for my square feet, with bunions and hammer toes.
It seems the Europeans know how to make some quality shoes.

[aisback]

I can't wait for mine to arrive. I ordered within 5 mins of them being live. This will be my 4th pair of shoes from them. This looks like it'll be my daily shoes

[mariogiardinazzo]

Literally just finished buying my pair in natural. So glad I waited to buy these!!!! Thanks dude!!!