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Rick11over 1 year ago
Goral SmugsHorween Brown Chromexcel
Use & wear
Physical Work
Seven days a week Gym sneaker
Leather
Horween Brown Chromexcel
Durability
Super tough
Fit
G1 Last: Size not specifiedUS Men's Brannock: 8.54.3 HTB/11 HTT
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Perfectly molded to my feet
Craftsmanship
Goral Smugs
Construction
Beautifully thought out sneaker
Sole & heel
Other
Lots of wear on the outside of the heel
Final thoughts
Best sneaker I own
Written by Rick11
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