Gola

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Gola. Discover a classic right here today at Wynsors.com. Gola is a British Icon that has been part of our sporting heritage since 1905 and is a brand that has always been there in our consciousness as a quintessentially British trainer and should, in our opinion, be right up there with Adidas and all the rest of the big boys. Classic design like the Gola Harrier and celebrity endorsement right across the spectrum from Paul Weller to Jude law and Robbie Williams make for a heady mix of style and genuine credibility that has kept ‘brand Gola’ in people’s consciousness throughout the years.

Founded in Leicester over a hundred years ago Gola has been involved in many different lines and has had several owners and even at one point made boots for the British Army in both world wars. There are even unsubstantiated rumours that Gola boots featured in one of the most famous football matches ever during the Christmas truce in 1914 when British and German troops played each other in no mans land. More famous sportsmen wearing Gola included Emyln Hughes, Gerry Francis Rugby legend Barry John, cricketer Alan Knott and even Geoff Capes that well known budgie breeder and huge strong man so no gags about budgies from me. Running legend Dave Bedford (Him with the big moustache and an issue with the 118 118 ads) also wore Gola running spikes.

Gola looks set to continue to be one of the most important brands in the UK with its Gola Classics still remaining a music and fashion favourite with its distinctive and slightly irreverent approach (Who could forget the rather saucy dot to dot ads!) as well as the main Gola range which gives technically competent and comfortable footwear at very competitive prices.