Pure Leather Super-Light Sky Blue Brogues - Gimlet (Sky Blue) ICNNBL2202BRG

Sky Blue. On a Brogue. In Nubuck.

Most men's shoe racks have black, brown, maybe tan. Sky blue in nubuck leather on a full brogue silhouette is not something you stumble across. It is a specific find — the kind of shoe that people notice before they notice anything else about what you are wearing. The Gimlet in sky blue is built on a superlight rubberized EVA sole with a white lace and white sole combination that makes the blue upper the undisputed focal point. This is a shoe for someone who has the basics covered and is ready to add something that actually stands out.

Nubuck Leather Upper — Why This Color Works in This Material

Sky blue on smooth leather risks looking try-hard. On nubuck, the same color lands differently. The soft, matte surface diffuses the tone — it reads as calm and considered rather than loud. Nubuck is full-grain leather buffed lightly to produce a velvety texture, which means it carries the structural integrity of proper leather while presenting a surface closer to fabric in its visual quality. The result is a shoe that wears a bold color without shouting.

Light-weight White Sole — The Right Base for This Upper

The white rubberized EVA sole is not incidental here — it is what makes the sky blue work as a complete shoe rather than just a colored upper. White grounds the look in casual-confident territory, keeps the shoe from reading as a failed dress shoe, and makes the whole silhouette feel intentional. The sole is flat and contoured, spreading pressure evenly across the footbed and reducing fatigue significantly across long wear days. Superlight construction keeps the shoe easy on the foot from the first hour onward.

Built for All-Day Wear

Sweat-friendly leather lining actively manages moisture, keeping the foot dry through extended use — including warm weather, which is when a shoe like this sees the most rotation. Memory foam cushioning sits underfoot, conforming to the shape of the foot over time. The nubuck upper softens naturally with wear. This is a shoe that gets better the more it is used.

Where Sky Blue Earns Its Rotation

White trousers, cream chinos, light grey pants, stone linen — sky blue sits cleanly against lighter bases. Dark navy, charcoal, and even white denim also work. This is a summer and transitional season shoe primarily, but in the right wardrobe it carries year-round. The brogue detailing — full wing tip punching, medallion on the toe — keeps it anchored in dressed territory even when the rest of the outfit is relaxed.

The shoe that answers the question before anyone asks.

Key Features:

• Nubuck leather upper — soft matte finish, mutes the bold color into something considered
• Sky blue colorway — rare in leather footwear, high visual impact without being loud
• White rubberized EVA sole — superlight, flexible, significantly reduces foot fatigue
• White laces — completes the upper-sole pairing, keeps the look intentional
• Flat contoured sole profile — even pressure distribution, no heel or ball concentration
• Sweat-friendly leather lining — active moisture management, suited for warm weather wear
• Memory foam cushioning — conforms to the foot, comfortable from the first wear
• Full brogue detailing — wing tip punching and medallion, nothing simplified
• 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.