Gola

Rising Star

Trendiness score

61 of 100

Popularity score

50 of 100

3

Brand fans

7

Product saves

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England

https://www.gola.co.uk

Style keywords

Retro

Heritage

Sporty

Classic

British

About the brand

Gola is a quintessentially British sportswear brand with over a century of heritage, founded in 1905 in Leicester, England. Originally specializing in football boots, the brand's name is believed to be an anagram of 'goal,' reflecting its deep sporting roots. Gola rose to prominence in the 1960s and 70s as Britain's number one sportswear brand, creating iconic designs like the Harrier trainers and messenger bags that became cultural symbols. After surviving two World Wars and various commercial challenges, Gola successfully reinvented itself in the late 1990s as a lifestyle brand, blending vintage aesthetics with modern comfort. The brand's retro-inspired collections draw from its extensive archives, featuring bold colors, signature stripes, and premium materials like leather, suede, and canvas. Today, Gola maintains its authentic British personality while delivering contemporary designs that resonate with fashion-conscious consumers seeking quality, heritage, and effortless style.

England

https://www.gola.co.uk

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What people are saying

Elle

I am so happy with these! They are comfortable right out of the box! They are absolutely cute with everything you might want to pair them with - a dress it works, jeans and tee ut works even nicer pants it will work!

Oct, 2025

Who What Wear

This is my second pair, and when it comes to statement-making sneakers, it's the only style you need to know. There's never a breaking-in period when it comes to this shoe style, and I got so many compliments on this specific pair.

Aug, 2025

Zappos

I have owned several pairs of Gola sneakers over the years. It is my favorite sneaker brand. ?? I love the way they consistently fit. They're extremely comfortable and last a long time.

Jan, 2025

Who What Wear

Gola has become a choice brand among sneaker enthusiasts over the past couple of years and the Elan is no exception. The black-and-white versions are go-tos, but the style has also been highly coveted in the bright options including pink, red, green, orange, and yellow.

Dec, 2024

Elle

The arch support is subtle but efficient, and the gummy tread provides a nice mix of stability, cushion, and return.

Jun, 2024

The Mom Edit

If you're someone that likes a more playful sneaker, then Golas might be the one's for you. At the very least, check them out. I don't think you'll be disappointed by the fun colors available. They definitely take a basic outfit up a notch.

Jun, 2024

YouTube

they are extremely comfortable they are super similar to the Sambas. they legitimately look like the exact same shoe right down to the sole. and like the thickness. and everything but they are just a little bit more comfortable i feel like I can walk way farther in the Golas versus the Sambas.

May, 2024

Cosmopolitan

Mixing metal and animal print is so Golden Goose coded, don't ya think? These are super cute, but just make sure you size up!

Jul, 2024

I thought I would add to be fair to the OP the Trust Pilot reviews are pretty bad for Customer Service and Durability. It seems they may have changed manufacturers in the last few years and the quality is not as durable as it used to be.

Aug, 2025

Sizing was a mess. I'm a size 8, but reviews said they run small, so I got a 9. My toes still felt cramped. No half sizes made it worse.

Apr, 2025

Then there's durability. After a month, the rubber started peeling. I'm not hard on shoes, so that sucked. I saw online that others got holes in the soles quick too.

Apr, 2025

The Strategist

I decided to order two pairs of Gola Elan sneakers, one in suede and one in metallic, because of the glowing reviews online. I'm here to dispel those reviews. These shoes were incredibly uncomfortable and ill-fitting. They were extremely stif.

Sep, 2024

Elle

I am so happy with these! They are comfortable right out of the box! They are absolutely cute with everything you might want to pair them with - a dress it works, jeans and tee ut works even nicer pants it will work!

Oct, 2025

Who What Wear

This is my second pair, and when it comes to statement-making sneakers, it's the only style you need to know. There's never a breaking-in period when it comes to this shoe style, and I got so many compliments on this specific pair.

Aug, 2025

Zappos

I have owned several pairs of Gola sneakers over the years. It is my favorite sneaker brand. ?? I love the way they consistently fit. They're extremely comfortable and last a long time.

Jan, 2025

Who What Wear

Gola has become a choice brand among sneaker enthusiasts over the past couple of years and the Elan is no exception. The black-and-white versions are go-tos, but the style has also been highly coveted in the bright options including pink, red, green, orange, and yellow.

Dec, 2024

Elle

The arch support is subtle but efficient, and the gummy tread provides a nice mix of stability, cushion, and return.

Jun, 2024

The Mom Edit

If you're someone that likes a more playful sneaker, then Golas might be the one's for you. At the very least, check them out. I don't think you'll be disappointed by the fun colors available. They definitely take a basic outfit up a notch.

Jun, 2024

YouTube

they are extremely comfortable they are super similar to the Sambas. they legitimately look like the exact same shoe right down to the sole. and like the thickness. and everything but they are just a little bit more comfortable i feel like I can walk way farther in the Golas versus the Sambas.

May, 2024

Cosmopolitan

Mixing metal and animal print is so Golden Goose coded, don't ya think? These are super cute, but just make sure you size up!

Jul, 2024

I thought I would add to be fair to the OP the Trust Pilot reviews are pretty bad for Customer Service and Durability. It seems they may have changed manufacturers in the last few years and the quality is not as durable as it used to be.

Aug, 2025

Sizing was a mess. I'm a size 8, but reviews said they run small, so I got a 9. My toes still felt cramped. No half sizes made it worse.

Apr, 2025

Then there's durability. After a month, the rubber started peeling. I'm not hard on shoes, so that sucked. I saw online that others got holes in the soles quick too.

Apr, 2025

The Strategist

I decided to order two pairs of Gola Elan sneakers, one in suede and one in metallic, because of the glowing reviews online. I'm here to dispel those reviews. These shoes were incredibly uncomfortable and ill-fitting. They were extremely stif.

Sep, 2024