The Styleforum x Archibald Sneaker GMTO

[mykoh]

I think the issue here isn't about offering different colour choices on shoelaces, but simply about getting the laces and the upper to match. For a luxury sneaker that purports to be tonal and minimalist, especially one as meticulous and fussy as Archibald is, laces should match the upper as close as possible. It is absolutely bonkers to be fussing over the shade of shoelaces, but we are on a forum dedicated for style and fashion so I guess this might be the only place for this discussion lol

Also, I do realise that with hand-painted leather, getting matching laces is going to be nigh impossible without custom manufacturing thousands and thousands in the correct shade, but I've noticed in my pairs and in the photos here, it appears that the laces for almost all of the shoes lean towards a lighter shade vs the upper. Perhaps if the perfect shade isn't available from the supplier, going a darker shade instead of lighter would be a safer choice? Someone mentioned that their Gustin #8s had laces in a darker shade that matched the upper better.

Although if it isn't feasible, and nothing can be done about the laces, it still doesn't change the fact that Archibald has made a great pair of shoes. I'm still glad I purchased!

 

[tropics]

I think the issue here isn't about offering different colour choices on shoelaces, but simply about getting the laces and the upper to match.

exactly. i have some old CPs in obscure rose and dark green colours and the laces match perfectly.

Perhaps if the perfect shade isn't available from the supplier, going a darker shade instead of lighter would be a safer choice? Someone mentioned that their Gustin #8s had laces in a darker shade that matched the upper better.

that sounds reasonable too.

 

[stephenaf2003]

I think the issue here isn't about offering different colour choices on shoelaces, but simply about getting the laces and the upper to match. For a luxury sneaker that purports to be tonal and minimalist, especially one as meticulous and fussy as Archibald is, laces should match the upper as close as possible. It is absolutely bonkers to be fussing over the shade of shoelaces, but we are on a forum dedicated for style and fashion so I guess this might be the only place for this discussion lol

Also, I do realise that with hand-painted leather, getting matching laces is going to be nigh impossible without custom manufacturing thousands and thousands in the correct shade, but I've noticed in my pairs and in the photos here, it appears that the laces for almost all of the shoes lean towards a lighter shade vs the upper. Perhaps if the perfect shade isn't available from the supplier, going a darker shade instead of lighter would be a safer choice? Someone mentioned that their Gustin #8s had laces in a darker shade that matched the upper better.

Although if it isn't feasible, and nothing can be done about the laces, it still doesn't change the fact that Archibald has made a great pair of shoes. I'm still glad I purchased!

exactly. i have some old CPs in obscure rose and dark green colours and the laces match perfectly.



that sounds reasonable too.

I think you gentlemen are making my point for me, I personally find the lace matching to be on point. The idea they will please everyone with lace matching is not realistic.

 

[mykoh]

I think you gentlemen are making my point for me, I personally find the lace matching to be on point. The idea they will please everyone with lace matching is not realistic.

But you see, laces on a tonal sneaker can and should be empirically the same shade as the upper. If they get the shade spot on, I am sure that would be fine with everyone because that is what they see on the website when they buy a pair. If you prefer a lighter or darker shade, or even another colour altogether, then it's up to you to source for one yourself. Receiving a pair that supposedly has tonal laces but turn out to be slightly off in colour is an issue that will please some people (like yourself), but not all. Which I guess ultimately is the crux of the issue: you like how yours look, and for me less so.

Again, I'm just belabouring a minor gripe because the shoe is too good there's nothing else to complain about.

 

[stephenaf2003]

But you see, laces on a tonal sneaker can and should be empirically the same shade as the upper. If they get the shade spot on, I am sure that would be fine with everyone because that is what they see on the website when they buy a pair. If you prefer a lighter or darker shade, or even another colour altogether, then it's up to you to source for one yourself. Receiving a pair that supposedly has tonal laces but turn out to be slightly off in colour is an issue that will please some people (like yourself), but not all. Which I guess ultimately is the crux of the issue: you like how yours look, and for me less so.

Again, I'm just belabouring a minor gripe because the shoe is too good there's nothing else to complain about.

...lol, yeah I hear you. I remember the last iteration you weren’t happy with the laces either. As for me, laces aren’t a hill I’m willing to die on. If the laces matched the shoes perfectly, I’d still be happy; as the laces are now on the shoes I ordered, I’m also happy.

 

[mhip]

But you see, laces on a tonal sneaker can and should be empirically the same shade as the upper. If they get the shade spot on, I am sure that would be fine with everyone because that is what they see on the website when they buy a pair. If you prefer a lighter or darker shade, or even another colour altogether, then it's up to you to source for one yourself. Receiving a pair that supposedly has tonal laces but turn out to be slightly off in colour is an issue that will please some people (like yourself), but not all. Which I guess ultimately is the crux of the issue: you like how yours look, and for me less so.

Again, I'm just belabouring a minor gripe because the shoe is too good there's nothing else to complain about.

Yessss...
IMO unless you're being a dandy, and putting on striped laces, or some contrasting color on purpose, a look I've never liked, I think the laces should visually disappear and let the shoe and the leather be the star of the show.

 

[Hoppin' D]

Black suede, black soles
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CXL Green
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Anticato Green
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Grey Suede Blue soles
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#8 CXL
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Wow, those grey suede w/ blue soles - amazing.

 

[Hoppin' D]

those sand calf are insane.
they would be an insta kop if the laces were a nicer match.

Indeed, not with the white laces.

 

[Hoppin' D]

Is this because the white/white SF01-V2 is a veg tan and off-white? Great that you are making some efforts to match the laces with the slightly darker upper; I've ordered a bunch of off-white/cream/light beige laces from elsewhere hoping at least one of them match well. I agree with some of the other members who've said here that the laces should ideally match the upper and that it is up to us to source alternative colours if we want to be a bit more experimental and unconventional. But I'm sourcing my own laces to match as best as I can, since I knew there might be a chance that the laces provided with the shoe may not match.

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

Indeed, not with the white laces.

i've found the right lace for the sand I believe as well...

I think we will release sand with gum soles as a standard pair.

 

[Hoppin' D]

i've found the right lace for the sand I believe as well...

I think we will release sand with gum soles as a standard pair.

Looking forward to seeing it!

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

This is where we get the laces laccioteca.it

Sand would be a 029 - Latte
Undyed Cotton - the colour ultimately chosen after we received the shoes is not in the below chart... It was from an insistence that there has to be something better.

undyed cotton on the left.... latte (good for sand) on the right

 

[Hoppin' D]

This is where we get the laces laccioteca.it

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Which one are you thinking/planning to include for the white veg tan SF01-V2?

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

Which one are you thinking/planning to include for the white veg tan SF01-V2?

edited my post to make it clearer

 

[stephenaf2003]

CXL Camouflaged and hiding in the grass