Generic Surplus shoes, a Generic Man Diffusion brand

[thekunk07]

i will say that if you've handled CPs vs. generic man, there is little to no comparison.

 

[mpcec]

I will probably buy a pair of red generic surplus plimsolls unless they are much more expensive than vans.

 

[AR_Six]

I have at least one pair of each and there certainly IS a comparison to be made. Both exceptionally well constructed shoes.

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by thekunk07

i will say that if you've handled CPs vs. generic man, there is little to no comparison.

Agreed, name should be changed to generic garbage I think would be more fitting.

 

[XenoX101]

Originally Posted by wmmk

XenoX, do you still wear the kind of clothes you're selling in that thread? Because AA, Uniqlo, Generic Surplus, and even WalMart would all be whole lot better than about half the stuff you posted.
Occasionally, because I have nothing else to wear and I can't stand it as I feel so self-conscious about it, I agree with what you are saying, makes me a bit of a hypocrite, but considering I am broke and unemployed I have no other choice. I make this a rarity

Originally Posted by JD_May

I didn't know where to start so I picked this. Are... are you serious? You look at a pair of CPs and think, "hey, that barcode they have on the side assists me in a decision to purchase these!"
I will quote myself.."some nice details such as the barcode on the side". No I don't buy a pair of sneakers for the sake of the barcode, I mentioned this as an example of the small details that CP have over this generic crap. I even mentioned the aesthetics involved as well, but thanks for deconstructing my statement and picking out parts to make them sound ridiculous.

 

[AR_Six]

It is ridiculous... having a barcode on the side isn't a detail adding to the value of the shoe. I mean, I love CPs, but their big selling points are their quality of construction and general understatedness... they're sleek and low profile. tgm has the same things in its favour: they're well made and understated. Whether there's a barcode or not is absolutely immaterial.

 

[wmmk]

Back on the topic of the generic surplus line, I really like the wingtips, but have two concerns. First of all, would they get absolutely trashed from a Chicago winter (I try to wear snow boots when it's really bad, but usually use sneakers for when the snow isn't too ridiculous)? Also, would it be possible to rip out the insoles of these in order to put in my custom orthotics? And if, are these shoes so low-cut that they would be bad for someone with flat feet who needs at least a relatively good amount of support?

 

[dfagdfsh]

Originally Posted by Teger

uh my generic mans are pretty much as nice as my cps

^^^

 

[delirium]

i'm on the CP >>> generic band wagon...
third kunk& jet.

i at least see the appeal in quality of cp's.

 

[wmmk]

Originally Posted by Teger

^^^

Not sure if that was a reply to me, but if it was, I'm not worried that the Generic Surplus will fall apart just because they aren't CP's, but rather that the suede/canvas construction and low cut in general would just not agree with Chicago winters, and that I should be looking at leather boots instead.

 

[dfagdfsh]

no that was for all the haters bitching about how bad generic man is compared to CP

 

[track309]

For 70 bucks, you can't really go wrong with generic surplus. You can't really buy a decent pair of shoes for that amount anymore. The white military hi top looks great. Agree?

I do admit the CP militarys do look better but are no longer available.

 

[jet]

Them ***** look broke as ****, rather wear chucks and pocket the change.

 

[Souper]

looks like something airwalk would do

CPs arent even that nice. Black achilles and black nylon training boot, that's about as far as they go for me.

 

[mulansauce]

Originally Posted by XenoX101

I will quote myself.."some nice details such as the barcode on the side". No I don't buy a pair of sneakers for the sake of the barcode, I mentioned this as an example of the small details that CP have over this generic crap. I even mentioned the aesthetics involved as well, but thanks for deconstructing my statement and picking out parts to make them sound ridiculous.
Once again: It's not a ******* barcode. For future reference, this is what a barcode looks like:

Originally Posted by XenoX101

I don't use the word simpleton as synonymous to idiotic, rather, as simple minded, slightly ignorant (in this case towards fashion).
Then you don't use the word correctly, simpleton. For future reference, this is the definition of simpleton: One who is deficient in sense or intelligence; a silly or foolish person; a fool. Someone with tastes different from you isn't a fool--they are probably well-dressed, but not an idiot. As for Common Projects vs. Generic Man. Common Projects are nicer and that is reflected in the price. I wear Converse, though, so my opinion doesn't count.