Looking for a classic sneaker

[tthornell]

I am looking for a classic sneaker that goes well with anything. I like White leather Jack Purcells and Puma Roma's, but I have a hard time keeping them white. Thinking about going with classic black sambas. Any opinions or ideas?

 

[Stylin-1]

I think white sneakers look better when they're not "quite so white", anyway. I'm not a huge fan of black sneakers with dark jeans. Sambas are good, but I like Italias better. Actually, I just ordered a pair of white/blue Romas, but sent them back to Zappos. Guess I didn't like them as much as I thought I would.

 

[apocalypse later]

Pumas are pretty ubiquitous now, to the point of a classic being unfortunately played out. They're just an "overly safe" sneaker with little style.

Purcells are nice, and you don't need to bother keeping them white. I think shoes look a lot better a little worn and beat up.

If you're still looking for other options, try some of these:

APCxNike Court Tradition
German Army Sneaker
Vans Authentic

They're all pretty simple, slim, streamlined sneakers that aren't overly loud.

 

[truestorytravis]

I think Spring Courts have a classic feel; John Lennon wore them. You can see some of them at oipolloi. The white lows are great.

 

[lakewolf]

Stan Smith Vintage, they are off-white and go well with anything

 

[Biggs]

Is there still a place to get white, low cut Spring Court G1 in size 43 EURO or 10 US in the US?

 

[luvmalik]

go for spring courts, they r fab

 

[modual]

Whilst on the subject of spring courts what cut of jeans do they look good with ? I tried some on when i was wearing straight svens and they looked strange though i cant explain why.

 

[Tarmac]

puma clyde

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by truestorytravis

I think Spring Courts have a classic feel; John Lennon wore them. You can see some of them at oipolloi. The white lows are great.
+1

 

[Renault78law]

Chucks.

 

[rach2jlc]

I like the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66's... at least those in non-garish colors (I have one pair of cream with green stripes and cream with blue stripes). They're classic, but not quite so ubiquitous as Puma, Chucks, or Adidas.

If money is no object, the Jil Sander for Puma classic sneaker is a great take on the classic Puma shoe... sleeker, thinner, better leathers, and not too many people have them. They aren't produced anymore, but pairs pop up on ebay all the time for around $100 or so (original retail was about $275).

 

[robbie]

Jack Purcells are perfect imo.

I like the way springcourts look but know nothing of the fit. I am reluctant to buy shoes I can't walk around in before i buy, so you might steer clear unless you are confident or can try a pair on somehow at one of their 2-3 US dealers.

I think Samba's go quite well with anything. I have a pair and wear the hell out of them with jeans, and khakis. It might just be a matter of preference but I think the white on black are classic . The black on white are also very very cool.

The Stan Smith are a good shoe, but the toe bothers me for some reason that I really can pin down. I think it reminds me a little of some bowling shoes I had way back in middle school when SKA was still the ****.

But honestly for the money and the fact they are the undeniable classic shoe white or off white chucks are your best bet. They go with everything and break in to a perfect glove like fit a lot faster than the purcells or other sneakers I've experienced. In high school I wore my high tops until they were talking and they were still the best damn pair of shoes i had. If my mom hadn't thrown them away i'd probably still be wearing them now. I realllly suggest a pair of chucks dude.

robbie

 

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by Biggs

Is there still a place to get white, low cut Spring Court G1 in size 43 EURO or 10 US in the US?

i m not sure whether this da G1 or G2 but whatever they are dope lolz:

http://www.stelsinc.com/view-mens-sh...88.html?page=1

 

[MikeinSoCal]

Try to find some Adidas Sambas in Kangaroo leather.

A california judge recently banned a lot of Adidas products using the kangaroo leather.

Continue to perpetuate the outlaw motif my friend.