Achilles sneakers

I've never heard of the brand, but last year, Adidas actually made a pair of all white Stan Smiths with just the green accent at the back, which sold for considerably cheaper (they retailed $85, I think.)

You might want to look at Spring Court as well. They have an all white sneaker this season that is probably closer to a really comfortable Jack Purcell, but made from the softest leather I've ever touched on a sneaker. Bout $165, which is pretty expensive still, but a whole lot cheaper than $250 I love white kicks. PRoblem is that they stay white for about 10 minutes, tops.

I think you are thinking of the shoe brand "Common Projects" - the model name of the sneakeer is "Achilles". I live in New York so I don't know where they are available in L.A. but Nom De Guerre, Unis, and Steven Alan carry them here in NYC.
go to www.commonprojects.com and they ahve an e-mail link, maybe they can help you locate them.
hope this helps