True to the label's clean-lined oeuvre, the Common Projects Achilles Low sneakers are worked in smooth leather with their stamped signature label's serial number branding to the counter.
$20 off for the referee ($99 minimum spend), and $20 credit for the referrer.
Very interesting, thanks
As a member of many boot communities, it still amazes me that Rose Anvil ever got popular. The guy is clueless.
Same, got perforated white lows around 2007-2008 on sale from a Canadian site. Used to wear them a bit, now not as much, but gotta disagree on the quality part. I think they're great quality. I also have the chukkas, achilles mid in like a greyish colour, and lows in "blush", and bball lows in black. They're all doing fine.
$700 for a pair of sneakers?
Are these collectors items or something along those lines?
Nah, just nice simple sneakers. I have a few but have never paid more than $300.
The achilles low in white is not bad at $346. They're very sleek and minimalist. Nice leather and made in Italy. Heaps of copycats out there but Common Projects kicked off the simple-design/silhouette-luxury-sneaker trend in the early 2000s. I've tried the copycats, but it's just not the same.
Might get another pair.
My sneakers were about $10. Been good for the past six months, been complimented on them. Make good gym shoes, too!
The only downside is that I have to patch up the soles because they wear down pretty quick, but a tube Shoo Goo is still cheap.
If I was going to be paying north of 300, I'd want to be able to replace the soles.
I don't think there are any sneakers that can have the enitire sole easily replaced by a cobbler. We're not talking about boots or dress shoes here.
But I'm happy that you're happy with your shoes that have to be patched up with glue.
@rosebank: Serious question here- how much life would you expect out of these if you wore them every day?
That's the big thing that stops me buying most sneakers of this style. So I have RMs that have hit the two decade mark (one pair finally tied), 5.10s which last years of hiking, or really cheap walk-around-town shoes with Vans-style soles. I asked a friend how his Onasuke Tigers are faring- he reckon's he'll get a year out of them.
@rumblytangara: I honestly don't know how long they'll last. Uppers are fine, stitching is solid, so the only factor would be the sole. I don't think I've worn sneakers until the sole has a hole from wear since I was in primary school. I have too many sneakers now. But if I'd have to guess, maybe 2 years max? My gait wears out one side of the heel more than the other. The sole is actually quite common; a lot of luxury brands use the exact same one.
I think most sneaker soles won't last more than 1-2 years of everyday wear. Say I buy Jordans for $350, I think they'll last a year, at best 18 months of everyday wear. Or $350 running sneakers, which will wear out the soles even faster. I don't think runners resole thier running shoes. Or any athlete with specialised shoes.
I get what you're saying, but personally, I think $350 is a reasonable price for a pair of sneakers that I like. If everyday wear is an issue with you buying sneakers of this style then these—and a lot of others—probably aren't for you, which is totally fine. Different people buy different sneakers for all sorts of reasons.
So I have RMs that have hit the two decade mark
Same, I got my first pair late 90, early 2000s and they's still almost good as new.
white is full price at $755 FYI
Sorry, it's a light grey and I thought it was white
Got a pair of vintage white Achilles a while ago. Not that impressed to be honest. The leather inside all flaked away and they are not that comfy due to being quite narrow up front. Not really worth the price.
Only applies for some colours, not White
These junk shoes are not worth their asking price, even after discount - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnZSyDaTwZs
As per an above comment, counterpoints to the video here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/hf7t6b/d…
effay approved
I have a pair of Achilles Mids from over a decade ago. Never wore them often, but they're fine.
Just wanted to share this video to keep things in perspective (tldr; the quality isn't actually that great)