Encino’s Primitive has taken delivery of a trio of new styles from Gourmet as part of the brand’s Spring 2012 collection. First up is the Novel L in an attractively understated Wheat/Papyrus colorway, featuring a seven-eyelet silhouette with tumbled full-grain leather upper and double-sided elastic goring, plus hook and loop ankle strap for a secure fit. The Quadici L in Hunter/Papyrus is the classic duck boot redux, with Napa leather sharing space with molded rubber on the upper, and an air bubble cushioned midsole underneath. Rounding out the release is the 21 in Black/Papyrus, a truer duck boot sharing many of the same details as the Quadici L, though the 21 carries vegetable tanned leather laces on the upper with leather laces. Find all three styles in stock now at Primitive.

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The term duckboot may conjure up an image of the footwear’s similarity to the shape of a duck. Although the name actually derives from the footwear’s ability to stay dry against liquids, hence its moniker. Whether or not we can call the Quadici L from Gourmet a duckboot is a whole different discussion all together. Their latest offering comes in a two-tone break up commonly seen on duckboots and it features a rubber molded uppers with leather panels stitched on top. Underneath the traditional uppers, the sole is equipped with visible cushioning unit for optimum comfort. Release dates are yet to be determined, so stay tuned here for more details. via: SF

You should know by now that Gourmet isn’t interested in cranking out anything standard with their footwear designs. Last time we gave you a heads up on the brand it was for the Gourmet Dignan, a runner with a zipped-up nylon upper that gets its hospital bootie look from The Departed, so that should tell you that their team isn’t afraid to break from convention. Up next is The 35, a sneaker that starts basic enough with its 90′s runner look, but ends up on the wild side thanks to the all-over leopard print on the upper. Stick with us after the jump for a full look at Gourmet’s The 35 Leopard and stay tuned for more from their 2012 collection. via: Sneaker Freaker

Bold patterns and colors characterizes the Spring 2012 collection from Gourmet. Fortunately, the patterned fabrics are used tastefully, which should result in turning heads. The brand new Dignan sneaker comes in a polka-dot pattern material in the Black Power Series, paired with Quattro SL sneaker. Leopard Series is another strong pack which consist of Cinque 2 and The 35 models clad in a leopard printed suede uppers. On the collaboration front, Gourmet and Primitive worked together on the Quadici, concocting an all black sneaker with ballistic nylon and patent leather on the uppers. All of the kicks will be available soon on the Gourmet online store and at their dealers around the world.

Gourmet’s latest sneaker, the Dignan, is hands down their most off the wall design to date. So where did the inspiration for this bundled up cross trainer come from? Well the shoe shares its name with Mark Whalberg’s character in the Scorsese masterpiece The Departed, coming off as a nod to the final scene in which said character shows up in hospital booties to murk Matt Damon. Riffing off the coverall look from the booties, the Dignan gets a nylon shell over the body of a runner, with a fastener up top to really block out the water or what have you. Follow us after the jump for a look at a video detailing the unique inspiration, and grab a pair for yourself at Gourmet now.

There is no need to search high and low for them. Now, the complete Gourmet collection of footwear for Fall 2011 is available online. With this second delivery, it also marked the final shipment for Fall 2011 models as designers at Gourmet make the transition for Winter/Holiday 2011 Collection. But there is one notable addition in this most recent drop – the camouflaged Quattro L is finally available for women. In the identical full grain leather and suede construct, with terry liner and rubber cupsole as its for male counterpart, except now in abridged sizes for smaller feet. See the Quattro L Womens and more now on Gourmet’s web store.

Just how much can you spruce-up the utilitarian appeal of the duck boots? Plenty actually, according to Gourmet and its two additions for Fall 2011,The 21 and The 21 MP with Horween Leather. The most noticeable alteration is the visible air unit mid-sole, though even the rubberized duck boot uppers have gone from sewn on to vulcanized. Then there is the leather, waxed one for The 21 and Chromexcel Leather by Horween on The 21 MP. Both also feature leather lining and memory foam footbed for good measure. The 21 and The 21 MP Horween are now available at select Gourmet retailers, including end clothing of England.

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Sprawl across 7.5 acres, this Jacobean-style manor isn’t some blue blood estate along the river Thames. Instead, you will find the Stonebrook Manor just 21 miles away from San Francisco. Gilded great halls, mahogany covered library, and grand fireplaces, all props in helping Gourmet tell the story of an imaginary eccentric, whose wealth and intelligence couldn’t appease his obsession for footwear, particularly those from Gourmet. Sound like someone you know…?

Slated to slide off the assembly line for the Spring/Summer 2012 is a new model from Gourmet, the Tredici. This upcoming footwear offering from Gourmet is a sneaker that is one part hiking boot and one part runner. The upper features traditional outerwear construction, with a d-ring lacing system and a smooth premium nubuck. On the bottom half these have a trainer like sole, standing in stark contrast to the motif established by the top of the shoe. Continue reading to get a full look at the new Gourmet Tredici and let us know if these are for you. via: FnG

Sure, the Quattro Skate from Gourmet doesn’t resemble your typical skate shoe fair-but it doesn’t have to, instead pushing the limits of refined design for street shoes. If you weren’t already on board with these finely crafted kicks, take a look at this preview from next years offerings. The Quattro Skate gets a variety of treatments, from camo to canvas, that help push the sophisticated image the Gourmet represents. We’ve got the rest of the pics after the jump, so continue reading to take a look at the full range of the Spring/Summer 2012 editions of the Quattro Skate from Gourmet. via FreshNGood

The Spring/Summer 2012 collection from Gourmet looks promising and their duck-boot inspired Quadici will be launching in four styles. A preview of the models reveal that this season, the footwear is influenced by orthodox mountain parkas with two tone breaking up the uppers. However there will be monotone versions available as well in gray and purple palettes which are far more the understated. All models sit atop a clean white midsole accented by the transparent cushion unit. Square waxed cotton shoe laces reiterate the outdoor theme and first delivery is scheduled to ship around February 2012. via: FnG

Sometimes the collaboration game can go overboard, leaving people scratching their heads when their favorite New York skate brand teams up with a scuba diving company to release a limited run of flippers. Fortunately Gourmet knows what they’re doing, and the sneaker startup with the tasty name has come together with Korea’s Thunder Burger on a pop-up shop that has the best of both worlds, sneakers and burgers. It just makes sense! This killer set up is open from now till July 3rd in downtown Seoul, South Korea. Follow us after the jump do get more photos of this fun pop-up shop and hit Gourmet for the specific directions if you’re in the area.