cheap alternative to Common Projects?

[Desi]

That reminds me, there are the "New Editions" that are planned to be released later this year.

 

[Sander]



That reminds me, there are the "New Editions" that are planned to be released later this year.

http://swipelife.com/2011/11/16/new-editions-line-from-common-projects/

 

[MiniW]



svensson
Also made in italy and on the same sole as CPs, I think.

these are some nice looking kicks, too bad they are only slightly cheaper than CP's (considering you can usually get CP's for a discounted price if you are patient)

 

[Dope Nixon]

http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS-Black/A...=3543&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black

I have these in All WHite, they don't look to be in stock anymore though

 

[Xan7hos]

Veja x French Trotters or some of the Veja Indigenos series...pretty clean lines + eco friendly and worker friendly shoes. I purchased a camel suede indigenos mid-top from Hickorees when it was on sale for ~$100 shipped

 

[aaaeeeiiiooouuu]

does anyone know anything more about the New Editions (by Common Projects)? as in, their pricepoint or when they'll be released?

at first i didn't like the NEs that much, but they've sort of grown on me, esp since i've been looking for a cheap, truly minimalist cotton shoe.

i think <$100 would be about right for the NEs, considering that the sole seems glued to the upper

 

[steviecakes]

I can't get behind $150 for a canvas shoe shoe with a glued sole. I'm sure the quality/construction far exceeds converse/vans/keds, but at that price a cupsole or a leather upper would be nice.

I'm really not feeling the silhouette of the Asos Black hi-tops posted.

I'm a fan of these Supras. Most of their offerings are quite tacky but every now and then they have a sneaker I'd wear.

 

[nadav]

Anyone know of a black sneaker with gum sole, like the perforated achilles?

 

[marg]

vans california line has some winners every now and again

 

[singh02]

Look at the converse website. They usally do similar models.

 

[Sander]



Anyone know of a black sneaker with gum sole, like the perforated achilles?

Keds royal pro:




Great responses so far! When I have time, I'll put them together in the first post. Would be great to get quality feedback on the swedish versions.

 

[Harbin]

These are really close to the summer achilles

 

[ac_slater]

Only problem with vans is the whole structure of the shoe is different. Yeah the colorway is on point but the toe and lacing is all off.

 

[aaaeeeiiiooouuu]

some vans & 'vans california' are OK, esp when the cost is factored in, but like all cheap shoes they are branded all-over in an obnoxious way and most are over-designed as a means of distracting or compensating for the poor materials & construction

 

[Harbin]

Does anyone know what factory makes the cp soles? A lot of brands use them ( cp, raf, svensson)