The IGI&CO 21162 is a men's trainer built for one job: getting you through a British or Irish autumn and winter without swapping shoes depending on the forecast. The coffee brown nubuck upper is lined with a Gore-Tex membrane, so rain stays out on the school run or the walk to the station, while your feet stay dry the rest of the year too.
Inside sits a removable memory foam insole that cushions every step, and underneath a... Read more
Anyone who walks to work in the UK or Ireland between October and March knows the dilemma: comfortable trainers, or shoes that survive the rain? The IGI&CO 21162 is built so you stop having to choose. It's a low-profile trainer with a coffee brown nubuck upper and a Gore-Tex membrane stitched in, so it shrugs off a downpour on the commute without ever stopping being a trainer you put on without thinking.
It's aimed at a specific kind of buyer: men who walk daily in a city — commuting, the school run, getting around without a car — and who don't want a separate "rainy day" shoe. With the 21162 you don't need one: it's the same trainer 365 days a year, and that alone simplifies the wardrobe more than it sounds.
The reason to choose it over a generic waterproof trainer sits in details you can't see in a photo. The insole has a removable memory-foam core that cushions the heel strike, which you notice after the third hour on your feet, not the first. The rubber outsole has a sculpted, longitudinally grooved design that improves grip on wet pavement while shaving weight off the shoe compared with a solid sole. And the Gore-Tex lining isn't a generic membrane — it's the same technology used in premium hiking boots, built here into a shape you can wear with jeans without looking like you're heading up a hill.
Against a leather trainer with no membrane, the 21162 wins on wet days without losing anything the rest of the year, because Gore-Tex is breathable — it lets foot vapour escape just as an unlined trainer would. Against a waterproof hiking boot, it wins by being wearable at a desk. That balance, not a single standout feature, is why this has been a repeat recommendation from our shop on the main square of Burgos for anyone after sturdy everyday footwear.
The IGI&CO 21162 belongs to the Italian brand's Gore-Tex technical line — IGI&CO has been making shoes in Italy for over forty years. It's built for the buyer who wants one pair of trainers to see them through an entire autumn and winter without giving up the comfort of a trainer to gain waterproofing.
It's a low-profile trainer silhouette with a rounded toe and a collar that sits slightly above the ankle for support without turning into a boot. The coffee brown nubuck is neutral enough to pair with jeans, chinos or smart-casual trousers, and the black detailing on the laces, heel and sole gives it a sportier look than a classic leather shoe.
The upper is nubuck leather, a suede-like finish that resists everyday scuffs better than smooth leather. Inside, the Gore-Tex lining is bonded to the leather so water can't get in through the seams, and the insole has a removable memory-foam core, so it can be swapped for an orthotic if you need one.
The memory-foam insole combined with a flexible, grooved rubber outsole means less fatigue on long days on your feet or walking. The lace-up front lets you adjust the fit across the width of the foot, which a slip-on model can't offer.
Everyday wear: commuting, errands, the school run, walking around a city on a wet day. It isn't a dress shoe for a wedding, or a running shoe for training — it's technical footwear disguised as a city trainer.
The Gore-Tex lining is a microporous membrane that blocks liquid water while letting the vapour your foot produces escape. It's the same family of technology used in hiking boots, built here into an everyday trainer shape. It isn't a surface waterproofing spray that wears off — it's part of the shoe's construction.
With jeans and a coat or parka for daily wear, or chinos and a jumper for smart-casual office days. Since it's coffee brown, it pairs best with earth tones, greens and navy rather than a formal suit — for that, browse our men's casual shoes.
This is one of the models we recommend most often when someone asks for a trainer to see them through winter, precisely because it doesn't ask you to give anything up — not comfort, not waterproofing, not a wearable look. For more of the same technology, see our full range of men's waterproof Gore-Tex shoes.
Common questions before buying: the most frequent one is whether Gore-Tex makes feet sweat more — it's the opposite, because the membrane is breathable and lets vapour escape.
It might not be for you if you want an ultra-light unlined trainer, or something dressier for a suit.
It'll suit you well if you walk daily in a city and want one shoe that works whatever the forecast says.
Compared with similar options, it beats an unlined trainer on wet days and beats a hiking boot by being wearable at a desk.
If you're between two sizes, order your usual UK size — the fit is standard width, neither narrow nor generously cut. As an approximate guide (always check the brand's own chart, since conversions vary between manufacturers): EU 40 ≈ UK 6½, EU 41 ≈ UK 7, EU 42 ≈ UK 8, EU 43 ≈ UK 9, EU 44 ≈ UK 9½, EU 45 ≈ UK 10½.
Do these run small? No, they run true to size — order your usual UK size.
Are they comfortable all day? Yes, the memory-foam insole cushions the foot through long days standing or walking.
Can I wear them in the rain? Yes, the Gore-Tex lining is waterproof and keeps water out through the leather and seams.
How do I clean them? Being nubuck leather, use a suede/nubuck brush and a waterproofing spray to maintain the finish; avoid the washing machine and direct soaking.
What size should I order if I have wide feet? Consider going up half a size, since the standard fit isn't built for wide feet.
The IGI&CO 21162 is a men's trainer in coffee brown nubuck with a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex lining, built for anyone who walks daily in a city and doesn't want the forecast to decide what they wear. It's comfortable thanks to the memory-foam insole, weatherproof thanks to Gore-Tex, and one of the models we recommend most for getting through a full autumn and winter.
For everyday comfort without needing waterproofing, browse our men's casual shoes. For something dressier, a dress shoe will suit you better than a trainer. And for more options within the same technology, our men's waterproof Gore-Tex shoes range covers other cuts and colours.
We've spent over fifty years on the main square of Burgos advising customers on footwear, which means we know how each model actually performs with real use, not just from the manufacturer's spec sheet. Compared with a generic marketplace listing, here you get a curated brand selection and a team that knows the product, before and after the sale.
Delivery anywhere in Europe takes 4 to 6 working days. Shipping is charged by destination country and calculated at checkout — there's no free shipping outside Spain. Returns from outside Spain are at the customer's expense. You can also browse more options within our men's footwear.
Yes, it's for you if you want a daily trainer that survives the rain without giving up the comfort of a trainer.
Maybe not, if you'd rather have something lighter for mild weather or something dressier for a suit.
The IGI&CO 21162 isn't the flashiest trainer in the catalogue — it's the one you'll reach for most often, rain or shine. Calzados Vesga is a family-run shoe shop on the main square of Burgos, northern Spain, with over fifty years behind the counter; get in touch if you have any questions about sizing before you order.
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