Unboxing SMUGS (Sneakers Made Using Good Sh*t)

[@RoseAnvil2]

Sign up for early access for the SMUGS release on 4/25/24 here - bit.ly/3JdOHAa

[@mrpeanut911]

Did you point that camera at the eclipse without an ND filter?

[@HM1-d4d]

Will they be available in South Africa ?

[@dungeonofarchitects1473]

My question is, what about sneakers that is built like a jungle boots? Airy shoes are the best for us office workers but I happen to hate the look and durability of normal running shoes.

[@dl6860]

Signed up, but how to size these? What do you recommend for customers that have high arches and require insoles?

[@nindokwan]

Are these true to size?

[@graemegourley7616]

Love to see a Muggs and whatever the summer version is called... With a wider toe. Not a barefoot shoe necessarily, but something with a much wider toe box.

[@krisjonesuk]

I hope you get the opportunity to come over to the UK to visit Goral in Sheffield. They’re not that far from CF Stead in Leeds, and Northampton, the home of British shoemaking isn’t far away too. I’m sue you arrange a few factory tours.

[@uoislame]

force them to make the mugs in wide pls! i ain't trying to go up 3 or 4 sizes just to fit my wide ass foot in it. this fire tho. getting at least one pair

[@MatthewHartsuch]

Ive worn this style (wolverine 1k sneaker hitops) of sneaker to weddings but also hiked Yosemite in them. Hands down the most underrated style of shoe because of the versatility and price. They just look really good and are super durable.

[@thatguy_dfrye4844]

if you’re going to make the pull tab bigger, y’all should lower down the back of the shoe that way there isn’t a huge loop sitting above the height of the shoe itself ☑️

[@bongatumtum]

For the love of god, when you make these remember people with duck ass wide feet like me so we can actually wear them, cuz these are rad!

[@joaogaspar9155]

They always duck out 😁 I "suffer" from not being able to buy anything regular sized as well... always have to go up 1 or 2 sizes

[@Mac_in_the_Hat]

Ditto, Lems are about my only option

[@GORALFootwear]

Hey guys out of interest - how wide would you need them to be? Similar to barefoot style?

[@Mac_in_the_Hat]

@@GORALFootwear Similar to barefoot style would be great.

[@greatwhitetakesabite]

I wear a double E

[@JoeyDecay]

17:52 love the green selvedge pants. I don't remember if they were canvas or denim, but my collection is outgrowing the hotel I've been living in for the last two months for work.

[@neo7759]

Those are great pants! I wonder what the brand is

[@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.

[@GORALFootwear]

Hopefully these have broken in nicely :)

[@joshurrr]

Boot and sneakers, BEATERS

[@SJNaka101]

Yea it works on multiple levels, really clever tbh

[@joshurrr]

@@SJNaka101 thanks, I thought so too 👍

[@n0bby_Barnden]

Just ordered my SMUGS the moment the early access email arrived! The worst thing was trying to choose the colour... ended up going with (what my wife chose) the green! Really looking forward to getting these.

[@johnnyregs2378]

What size did you go with compared to your boot size? I'm a 9e US in boots and I'm thinking 9.5 wide for these, I got em in my cart just scared to pull the trigger

[@Sub-Machinist]

​@johnnyregs2378 There seems to be a lot of confusion on sizing for these. Weston says in a video to go 1 bigger than your US brannock, but doesn't really explain why, and it's unclear if he's trying to convert UK to US or if he actually thinks these shoes run small. FWIW Goral says to go with your "normal" size, whatever that means. I'm a 10 EE brannock and I went with a 10.5 US wide just in case they do run a little small, and I have no idea if their wide is an E or EE, so hopefully it'll be wearable.

[@johnnyregs2378]

@@Sub-Machinist thanks man that helps, ended up going with my brannock in wide. Hopefully they'll break in or at least accept exchanges since everything is so vague lol

[@atko3ify]

Ordered mine as well - can't wait !

[@n0bby_Barnden]

@@johnnyregs2378 I'm a UK size 10, and I ordered a UK size 10. That was based on the instruction video I carefully followed prior to ordering, which gave me no indication I should do otherwise.

[@sethchapman8001]

That's a really good looking sneaker! I absolutely LOVE that in today's disposable society world you are going out of your way to make a quality product from great materials, that is designed to last, and actually be repaired to make it last even longer. I am sure they will be out of my starving artist budget, but if/when I am able to, I will be more than happy to support what you are doing! Wishing you long lasting success, true craftspeople like you and your team, really deserve it. Thanks for sharing your art with the world!

[@cleavedspot]

I’m totally in. I love my MUGs. My only issue is the pull loop is too small.

[@ryan_806]

the only added little thing about the heel loop is that there's a thin cloth lining inside the leather, which has separated from the leather stitch on mine. should just be leather on the loop.

[@sebastient1082]

Love it. Also im rocking my tbs vektors for 4 years now and i think then black smugs gonna be my next

[@pickleroo253]

You are a bad man. I have been eyeing up some Goral Skeltons for sometime after looking at one of your Crown Northampton vids and have now just ordered a pair of SMUGS in dark brown. I have a feeling I will definitely get a pair of MUGS in black with a black sole if you do another run.

[@archtographer]

Two questions in anticipation of the pre-sale. 1. I, and seemingly others, are confused as to why you suggest upsizing a full size? 2. Where can they be resoled? You mention Markham…are they readily available to US cobblers? It would be great to understand these two thing before the considerable investment! Thanks

[@fernadoramirez3765]

do you guys plan on making a full black one in the future without the gum sole? maybe vibram

[@GORALFootwear]

It is possible to choose. a black outsole option with the next batch, launching tomorrow 31/10/24

[@jeremeybaker436]

Love my MUGGS. These look great! The black would look good with a white sole

[@jfruser]

Those. Look. Awesome. I have ben looking ofr a QUALITY sneaker to wear when I amnot wearing boots. And somehting re-buildable because I am through with fast-trash.

[@Brian.M]

Any chance Goral does another batch of these?

[@GORALFootwear]

We are launching tomorrow 31/10/24.

[@DMorgan77]

You should do a comparison video of these with the Stanley’s (from Goral) and the Crown’s .

[@therealest297]

Looks like a new lens is needed.

[@jamieward3574]

Nah Weston is Iron Man. That's his Arc Reactor

[@1979augistine]

Yeah noticed that as well

[@Victor-Vargas]

Either that or someone just needs to clean the sensor and lens.

[@mrpeanut911]

I wonder if he pointed that camera at the sun for the eclipse without an ND filter

[@daaljones9584]

Looks like dust spec on the lens

[@storms_thereaper]

The black ones look phenomenal!

[@bigryan9447]

please do wide sizes when the muggs come out in the fall

[@eflobjj2913]

These are a lot like a Wolverine 1000 mile sneaker. I own two pair and they are so nice. Horween leather too. It’s too bad Wolverine stopped making them.

[@nathansanford7716]

I have a couple pairs too. Was gonna post this comment, but you mentioned it first. Pretty sure it Horween Essex. I wanna say it’s the same soles.

[@od1452]

I dream of an Olive Green shoe with Black "Rubber" . ,... I would love smus/mugs ... I have a pair of Converse leather combat seeker boot with padded ankles and heel protector . I would love to see them improved.

[@88sstraight]

Beautiful shoes, how about “Beakers”? Wonder if Goral puts out something with a Munson-like last…

[@PanchromaticNoise]

Unfortunately this channel turned me onto barefoot shaped shoes for my wide feet and I cant ever go back. They look great, though!

[@schonsense]

100%, Jim greens in every colorway.

[@calamityjane7699]

Same here. Wish this Chuck looking leather sneaker boot at least had a wide toe box.

[@JoeyDecay]

Those natural leather ones look great. Similar to the Beckett Simonon boots that i ordered. Can't wait for those to be done.

[@MrJm142]

I usually am a size US 10 in sneaker. Would these fit perfectly if I got my regular size?

[@bryanduchane2371]

Use hooks in the top three laces eyelets... Much easier to put on and tie ...

[@brutalblueberry1294]

Agreed. A couple speed hooks and a longer loop on the back

[@JKA-TML]

These look DOPE! Great work guys! I would’ve loved to see one in all white or Color no.8 but amazing nonetheless.

[@briantyrrell3657]

Will the stitch-down through the leather insole, feel uncomfortable against the bottom of your foot?

[@alexanderjones8787]

Just got mine I had it black on black and it looks great comfortable as hell

[@julthecool123]

13:07 I think the pull tab doesn't need to be super big. These aren't tall boots so it should be too hard to get your foot in

[@hodgestryan]

I have all 3 colors of Muggs and love them. The “summer” version is a no brainer.

[@AleksandrNatalichev]

If these cost considerably less than Crown Northampton sneakers I would consider buying them, if not, the Northampton's would be a better choice for a similar price (more sole variants, leather variants, more sophisticated craftsmanship)

[@turdferguson7686]

its like watching a kid at xmas opening up presents. so wholesome. also make some light gray ones. light gray is best shoe color.

[@kenngo3690]

Please make EE and EEE size width.

[@decotYT]

I thought my monitor had pixel burn because of the window blind reflection on your main camera

[@petergrams6390]

I love this idea, but I, too, want a slightly wider toe. I really like my MUGGS, but they’re so narrow, and that makes the feel of the Blake stitch really noticeable

[@GORALFootwear]

The Muggs were narrow due to the nature of the shearling. We’ve also introduced a wide sizes on our lasts, a wide size can be selected on the product page now.

[@petergrams6390]

@@GORALFootwear awesome! So will these fit just like the mugs, but with a little more room due to the lack of shearling? Or is the sizing adjusted so that if I order smugs in the same size as my muggs, they will feel the same?

[@penngwinn]

These are dope. I think I prefer the exposed leather edge of the pair you’ve been wearing. I might remove that edging if I get a pair. Really thinking about it. Waiting to see the price. Keep it up!

[@webafile]

any chance of black bottoms on the black leather shoes?

[@GORALFootwear]

Yes we can do this as a custom - the sole colour options are White/Black/Gum

[@archtographer]

Can!t even get to the general Goral site...hangs up at the password page...very frustrating overall!

[@rocketmail125]

John Frye had USA sneakers. I have 3 pair….awesome.

[@davidoletep]

Did you do a review of the Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill sneaker? That is by far my favorite boot/sneaker hybrid. French binding and speed hooks and horween leather, margon sole. Sadly, it's been discontinued

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

I've always loved the Muggs but I don't live in a very cold climate so I'm delighted to see these. And they definitely don't need to be cheap. Quality first.

[@daleheffernan]

are these also based on the G1 last? I've seen that Goral has started to offer a wide last option on some of their shoes, will these be available in wide fit?

[@GORALFootwear]

Yes these are built on the G1 last which offers a wide fit.

[@Thosibom]

Those are good-looking sneakers. Just a white or off-white version would be nice. For me, white shoes are the most versatile to wear.

[@WolfmansSunDesigns]

Came back to comment just grabbed my pair 🦾 can’t wait for these puppies to arrive. Will be nice to have a “sneaker” style to wear vs all the loafers I usually wear.

[@RaulDuke-b1j]

8:10 am est. April 25th. No early access email yet. Which timezone are we going by?

[@tobiasdamaris]

Unfortunately we don’t have a good resole specialist here in Singapore

[@chanabhaji2726]

Just ordered a pair of crowns. These are definitely on my radar.

[@1880.photography]

Looks nice, especially the natural and green, but are these any different to what Crown Northampton do as they have Horween leathers,leather lined and even do Shell as an option, cork filler, french bind ect...?

[@stonyb4046]

These are SICK!!!!!!!! definitely will be ordering a pair 👍🏼🤘🏼

[@AxLWake]

Damn, they look good. All colors. Natural brown is my favorite but they all look good.

[@bradlarrison191]

The natural immediately stole my heart

[@jenniphertobar]

Stoked for these! Releasing right around my birthday too 🥳

[@lupuscorvus841]

Reeeaaaallllly wish they would make a wide size.

[@joeylo73]

So I wanna buy a pair a Goral shoes but I'm a barefoot shoe guy. I want a pair of Goral quality shoes with barefoot shoe styling elements. Gorals look so good and you have absolutely made a strong case for them.

[@domdixon275]

Man, those green boots are stunning. All fantastic though.

[@emZee1994]

I, like many in the comments, are disappointed these aren't being made with an anatomical toe box. I'm surprised because you yourself have recognised how much better wide toe boxed shoes are

[@dontworrybout2664]

There is both wide and regular toe boxes

[@trystanfranziskus]

as someone who made their own veg tan boots this year i can confirm my 3.8mm thick boots are not broken in yet even after wearing them for 2 months lol but it will be worth it in the end i hope

[@tonydragon784]

What's the expectation on the price?

[@BillyTzENDURO]

ahhh missed the naturals... any idea on the next drop?

[@TortelettYT]

I use the similar low top leather sneakers from thursday and they're great.

[@archtographer]

I registered for the early release email link but never received it. Also, still very confused regarding sizing.

[@half_numb]

How are these different than what goral sells all year

[@bayview5943]

Those are gorgeous. If they outsole came in black instead of gun, the greens would be 100% perfect.

[@Hamjefe]

They do and white

[@JohnAvillaHerpetocultural]

The only thing I don’t like is the French binding. It looks like it would be uncomfortable against my ankle and I prefer the cut look.

[@OldeDeus]

I hope the insoles have the foam stretch to the edge of the leather, since when I got my muggs my pinky toes would get sore from the uneven distribution of weight. Really poor move tbh.

[@GORALFootwear]

Thank you, these are going to come with moulded removable insoles same as the Mellor.

[@jaydawg4014]

Is there going to be a sizing guide for these

[@Sovnarkom]

Are these like the Mellors but less minimalist/dressy looking and high top?

[@WhatShallEyeDo4U]

These are a thing of beauty. If I wasn't paying off debt, this would be an instant buy!

[@Cyclist-o6e]

Strange video artifact right on top of the shoes.

[@FTheRef27]

When will we see a low top?

[@JamesSchafer73]

Does this have a similar toebox width as the Thurday Boot sneakers? If so ill order some.

[@TheMIghtyElmo]

What is the counter made out of, is it leather or synthetic?

[@rishigandhi8186]

What's the toe box on these like? Is there room for your toes to fit comfortably?

[@MahBok78]

I like Thursday's waxed flesh sneaker. It's my go to comfy shoe.

[@atko3ify]

Signed up! Look amazong - would love a black and white sole version!

[@giovannitabanelli]

Black upper and white sole was fire!!!

[@GORALFootwear]

We can do a custom order - custom outsole colour Black/White/Gum.

[@Topendz]

Those are beautiful I’m in! I want the natural high tops absolutely perfect

[@tipoomaster]

The forest green is hot

[@thebermudatr1angle]

Someone should tell him that Crown Northampton do a boot/sneaker just like this. The company he has said himself make the best sneakers

[@TheNunakun]

He's done a review of them a long time ago, if memory serves me right

[@mylesgalos1679]

At what price range?

[@AleksandrNatalichev]

​@@mylesgalos1679about 410$

[@KCBluesJams]

@@mylesgalos1679 the Hampton’s top out at about 400$

[@nunuabiznus]

I want a pair but have recently spent too much money on boots. Now if there was a lightweight kangaroo leather pair. . .

[@TheSara200424]

If your shooting for summer. Leather sneakers it definitely needs a bit of ventilation maybe a few holes in the toe area and it's golden. Congratulations rose anvil it looks freaking amazing 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@taejaskudva2543]

My JG Barefoot ARs are my summer sneaker....

[@tededonthugback]

Mine have shipped! I just hope they are wide enough. If not, i wasted a bunch of money!

[@natewoods4566]

What shape is the insert/footbed? I love my 1st-gen Muggs but I can't wear them on days when I have to stand a lot and I think it's because they're too flat.

[@GORALFootwear]

These are going to have moulded removable insoles, same as our sneakers. The Muggs were crafted with 3mm full shearling insole.

[@ManateeOnRye]

So normal sizing? Like a us10 uk9 for a brannock 10?

[@DEATHKILLER510]

I need a pair of dark browns or black

[@connerwomack9990]

Still wearing my Muggs most days even at 70°F

[@Jrd333]

Congrats!! They look amazing!

[@daneshedd2553]

Someone used their lens for the eclipse!

[@ivanheffner2587]

This is why you don’t look directly at an eclipse except during Totality.

[@neicanimeni2776]

That's what I thought.

[@TheDragorin]

what about putting a couple vent holes like the jungle boots for extra breathability?

[@simplejonny]

I really prefer the raw edge to the bound version.

[@FinC1_]

If they were wider and had speed hooks they'd be perfect

[@somerandomperson8282]

I do not recommend Goral for international customers outside of the UK. Goral unfortunately have adopted a policy of charging UK VAT (20%) on all orders, regardless of where you live. You then have to pay more tax for your local VAT rates on top of that figure.

[@GORALFootwear]

Thank you - this has been changed, the EU orders are DDP. Please check our new shipping policy, any questions regarding this please email our customer service.

[@brianjohnson3743]

Low top version?