Lest you think that Gourmet shoes are a pair of edible shoes, you are mistaken. Gourmet Footwear is a footwear and apparel brand that blends Italian and American culture. These veterans in the footwear industry have fused together the sophistication of Italian style with the ruggedness of American style to create sneakers that are stunning, understated, and original. My son actually is asking for new shoes so I think I am getting him a pair of these sneakers.