Nike is not the only sneaker brand that is fond of using animal prints on its silhouettes although it started the trend. With some unique attributes, Gourmet embellishes one of its famous models, The 35, with a very wild concept, applying a leopard printing on the entire upper.

Being that said, this Gourmet The 35 is flaunting a head-turning design that’s unique and uncommon among animal prints that ever struck the market. Gourmet provided an ample space for the leopard print as it occupies the whole upper leaving the inner lining in plain black and the midsole in white. Black eyelets and lace are used to be easily seen as these are mounted on a printed surface. The outsole is also done up in black which neutralizes the blending of tones.

Too much imagination about the wilds will definitely result to this awesome concept – do you think this leopard colorway will make a hit this season?

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Breaking into the sneaker industry can be a pretty tough thing to do and not all sneaker companies are able to do it very seamlessly. Although it may not seem like it to an outsider looking in on the situation, the sneaker industry is actually a very competitive one that isn’t kind to newcomers. Depending on which genre you are talking about that could be even more fierce. Some companies are able to pull it off rather well and they definitely get props from us in that respect. Today we are going to look at an example of that happening, this is the new Gourmet Quindici.

These shoes will feature a streamlined canvas upper and will come in two different colorways. There will be both a gray and black pair that will both feature leather heel panels and cord laces as well. These will hit retailers very soon.

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When it comes to the different sneaker brands there are definitely the ones that take over the majority of the market leaving the rest of them to fend for themselves. While these dominant brands definitely are on top that have the most exciting releases, that doesn’t mean that’s all the smaller brands don’t have a lot going for them as well. Often the smaller brands will do collaborations with each other in an effort to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts and we’re going to see an example of that today. This is the new UNDFTD x Gourmet Cinque in black and blue.

The shoe will feature a black suede upper that is accented by blue leather. The mudguard of the shoew will feature a wave that’s a nice touch to the overall look and the white midsole and black outsole are also a nice way to accent the shoe which is available in stores now.

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Nowadays, almost all sneaker companies are releasing their winter collections, so how Gourmet can stay behind? The latest Gourmet 27 Boot for winter 2010 has just surfaced up in a rich tan colorway. If you will take a closer look at it, you will experience its resemblance with Nike ACG Air Magma. Devised in a rich tan colorway, this Gourmet 27 winter boot sports an uninterrupted single piece of luxurious suede on the lateral side. A twist is added to it by adding a woven textile on the medial, which is unique in concept and application. This Gourmet 27 Boot will be releasing soon, so stay tuned with for more updates.

Gourmet 27 Boot – Winter 2010

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Progression is a great thing for just about any industry but when it comes to sneakers it is especially great. Sure, we could in theory wear nothing but retro sneakers (it is what a lot of sneakerheads do anyways) and never try to see what is new and fresh in the sneaker world, but that would take a whole lot of the fun out of it. Every once in a while a new brand of sneakers is introduced that works really well to reinvent the sneaker industry a bit. Today we are going to have a look at one of them, this is the new Gourmet Cinque L Snakeskin.

This new Gourmet Cinque L is a low cut shoe that would be good for either casual wear or skateboarding. The snakeskin that covers the upper on this particular one though suggest that it might be much more suitable for casual wear.

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One of the most popular casual wear sneakers from the Nike brand has definitely been the Nike Air Footscape. The shoe has slowly transformed itself into a cult favorite even though the shoe is pretty simple and is relatively low tech as well. Other companies have tried to cash in on the success of this shoe by trying to create models with similar uppers and one of those shoes is the shoe that we are going to be looking at today. This is the new Gourmet Dieci C in this new gray canvas colorway.

The C in the title of the shoe stands for canvas and the material looks really good and fitting for this shoe. The shoe features a nice and clean single colored upper that doesn’t distract too much. It may not see the same success as the Nike equivalent but it is a very nice shoe in its own right.

[image via Shelta]

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Earlier today we previewed a new pair of skate shoes from a newer brand on the market that is just starting to gain it’s fair share of recognition in the market. When we saw those shoes we assumed that the company would be mostly a skate shoe company, possibly following in the footsteps of Supra who has certainly made a very good name for themselves. It turns out though that the company is much more multifaceted than we once though as they are capable of making more than just skate shoes. Proof of this is evident here in these new Gourmet Uno D-Ring shoes.

These shoes look like they will make great protection against the weather in the winter months. So far this model will be coming in two colorways with one of them being brown and the other one coming out in an olive green colorway. These will be part of the Fall 2010 collection.

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We really enjoy seeing when new brands burst onto the scene trying to take a share of the market. This is because usually these fairly young brands have a lot to compete against and they know it, which causes them to try all that much harder with their designs and colorways. A perfect example of a new company that was able to come in and steal the show within the past few years is Supra, who has now become a major contender in the sneaker game. There is another up and comer though by the name of Gourmet and today we will be looking at their new Quattro Skate.

The upper of these shoes will be constructed from full grain leather although suede will be put to use on the foremost portion of the shoe. As of right now there is a navy blue, white and black pair available.

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Gourmet names most of  its sneaker lines in Italian language. For example, Dieci, Quadici, Tredici, Santo, Diablo, Desisto and many more. Gourmet Quattro is just another collection by this sneaker brand that means “Four” in Italian. Here we have the latest releases in Gourmet Quattro in a Navy/Gum colorway.

The upper base of this sneaker is dressed up in a blackish navy leather of high quality. The monochromatic theme of upper is broken by the navy laces, but in a different hue. It is complemented by a gum sole that perfectly matches with the dark leather upper. Gourmet branding can be seen prominently on the tongue in an embedded form. If you really liked this pair, grab a pair from Standard in Atlanta.

Gourmet Quattro Navy/Gum

Gourmet Quattro Navy/Gum

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Gourmet is continuously expanding its Fall/Winter collection for year 2010. We spotted a Gourmet Quattro Skate sneaker pair in black and white during later July and now available are even more interesting than before. Gourmet The 26 is the latest addition to the Fall/Winter 2010 collection of this sneaker brand. Instead of going for old Italian-inspired naming convention, Gourmet has opted for a seemingly indecipherable numerical designation.

This Gourmet The 26 collection flaunts two smoothly designed sneakers. The colorways include Black/White and Caramel/Off-White colorways. Each of these pairs utilize high quality premium leather for building their uppers and combined with simple soles. While caramel pair utilizes a pebbled leather base, black pair flaunts the tumbled leather upper. Check out the detailed images below and let us know which one you liked.

Gourmet The 26 – Fall/Winter 2010

Gourmet The 26 – Black

Gourmet The 26 – Caramel

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