Gimlet : Pure Leather Black Brogue | Super-light Weight | Memory Foam Cushioning | ICNBLK2202BRG

The Brogue That Forgot It Was a Dress Shoe.

Traditional brogues carry weight — literally. Leather soles, stacked heels, dense construction. By midday, you feel every gram. The Gimlet is built on a different premise. The sole is rubberized EVA — the same material logic that drives the Cole Haan ZeroGrand series — paired with a full Napa leather upper and proper brogue detailing. The result is a shoe that looks like a formal brogue and feels closer to a well-made sneaker. Fatigue from long wear days drops significantly. That is the point.

Superlight Sole — Where the Weight Saving Happens

Rubberized EVA is dramatically lighter than TR or leather soles. It is also flexible — it moves with the foot rather than resisting it. The sole profile on the Gimlet is flat and contoured, which spreads pressure evenly across the footbed instead of concentrating it at the heel or ball of the foot. Over a full day of walking or standing, this even pressure distribution is what separates a shoe you can wear for twelve hours from one you start dreading by hour six.

Napa Leather Upper — Sharp Surface, Easy Wear

The upper is Napa leather — fine grain, naturally soft, consistent finish. It does not need weeks of breaking in. The surface takes a deep black that holds with minimal maintenance. Paired with a sweat-friendly leather lining that actively manages moisture and keeps the foot dry, the Gimlet handles long days and warm weather better than most leather shoes in its category.

Full Brogue Detailing — Nothing Compromised

The wing tip punching, the medallion on the toe, the perforated seam lines — all present, all correctly executed. The EVA sole does not signal itself loudly from the side profile. What you see is a brogue. What you feel underfoot tells a different story.

Memory Foam Underfoot

Memory foam cushioning sits inside the footbed, conforming to the shape of the foot over time. Combined with the EVA sole's natural flex and flat pressure distribution, the Gimlet is among the most comfortable leather brogues you can put on for a full working day.

A dress brogue engineered for the foot, not just the eye.

Key Features:

• Rubberized EVA sole — superlight, flexible, dramatically reduces leg and foot fatigue
• Flat contoured sole profile — distributes pressure evenly, no heel or ball concentration
• Napa leather upper — fine grain, naturally soft, deep black finish from day one
• Sweat-friendly leather lining — actively manages moisture across extended wear
• Memory foam cushioning — footbed that conforms and supports over long hours
• Full brogue detailing — wing tip punching and medallion, nothing simplified
• Inspired by the Cole Haan ZeroGrand construction philosophy
• Available in UK 6 to UK 11 

Designed to Deliver the Same Comfort Like a Premium Sports Shoe

Keeps your feet cooler

The shoe comes with powerful ventilation – the specialized inside leather absorbs the sweat very quickly and brings it to the surface from where it dries up, keeping your feet cool and sweat free. You can comfortably use it without socks. Your feet will remain stink free.

Cushioned Feet

The shoe comes with powerful cushioning designed to reduce stress on your ankle and knees. The cushion is tapered to add to its ability to redistribute the pressure.

Superlight & Flexible Sole

The sole is made of a special grade of material which makes it super-light. It can actually bend in all directions. The shoe is designed to mimic your feet movement which adds to its comfort.