Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II review

Who should buy the Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II

This Cole sneaker is a good match for you if:

• You want a shoe with lace-up closure for a snug fit.
• You are after a sneaker with a lightly padded collar and tongue for ankle mobility and added cushioning.
• You prefer a shoe with man-made leather lining for a cozy and abrasion-free in-shoe feel.

Size and fit

The Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II is available in US men and women sizes. It has a lace-up closure using flat laces that allows a custom snug fit. It’s a low-top sneaker with a lightly padded collar and tongue for ankle mobility and added cushioning. Its all-leather upper is a durable and firm fit for any casual activity.

Style of the man-made leather lining that ensures a cozy and abrasion-free in-shoe feel.

The Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II offers both comfort and style in a versatile tennis-inspired silhouette. The sneakers look sleek and classy with its smooth all-leather upper that’s easy to maintain and keep spotless.

Minimalistic detailing comes in the form of stitches that reinforce areas of the upper. It has a lace-up system with flat laces that compliment the overall sleek and elegant vibe of the sneakers. Subtle branding appears on the tongue in an embossed Cole Haan logo. 

Comfort comes with their Grand.OS technology that delivers plush insole cushioning that’s breathable, flexible, and lightweight. It is equipped with rubber pods that are strategically placed on the heel and forefront giving superb grip and avoiding slips under any circumstance.

Its polished look goes well for both dressing up and down and it comes in multiple colorways for both men and women including: 

• • • White Leather
    • Navy Leather
    • Black Leather
    • Optic White Leather
    • Tan Leather

Notable Features

The Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II has an all-leather upper with minimal stitching details that makes it look classy and sophisticated. It has a lace-up closure with flat laces allowing adjustments for a snug fit.

It has a round-toe construction that makes it versatile and looks casual. Minimal branding appears on the tongue with an embossed Cole Haan type. 

Its tongue and collar are lightly padded for added comfort and it has a man-made leather lining that keeps it cozy and abrasion-free.

It features the Grand.OS technology on its insoles provides responsive cushioning that's flexible and lightweight. It has an injection-molded rubber outsole with grip pods in the heel and forefront.

History of the Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II

In 1988, Nike Inc. purchased Cole Haan and worked on the brand until 2012 then divesting it to focus on its Nike brand. Apax Partners Worldwide LPP bought the company for $570 million from Nike in the same year and established its headquarters in Greenland and New Hampshire and stationed its design center in New York City.

The brand rides modern trends by creating shoes that stay relevant to the generation yet timeless. With this, Cole Haan has made a reputation for its classy style in the shoe industry. Today, Cole Haan stays true to its legacy of craftsmanship, invention, and style that has been developed through the years calling it Elegant Innovation.

It's the elegant fusion of craft, style, and engineering that made them pioneer the new Grand.OS technology. The Grand.OS promises and delivers flexibility, lightweight comfort, and responsive cushioning unique to the Cole Haan brand.

After releasing the Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt sneakers, the brand introduced a second installation the Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II under their lifestyle category.

Following its base model, the Grand Crosscourt, the second instalment is also a low-top shoe with a leather upper. It has minimal details making it look timeless and classic.