Navy captoe sneakers: which?

[Captain Winky]

So, independent of brand and price, which of these do you prefer for a navy leather captoe sneaker? They will not get the daily beating that my Chucks do and will be more of a going out shoe:

http://www.bluefly.com/Prada-Sport-n...501/detail.fly

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/cat...ctGroup=314905

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...6838&ev19=2:22

 

[brad-t]

if you're going to buy a shoe that looks just like chucks, just get a pair of chucks

 

[Captain Winky]

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

if you're going to buy a shoe that looks just like chucks, just get a pair of chucks

That was my initial thought, but I wanted something that looked a bit more refined and would more easily go more places. I always see the Chuck-look-alikes do this better than actual Chucks, but perhaps I should take a look at some of the less common, non-canvas Chucks.

 

[modernrenman]

Originally Posted by Captain Winky

That was my initial thought, but I wanted something that looked a bit more refined and would more easily go more places. I always see the Chuck-look-alikes do this better than actual Chucks, but perhaps I should take a look at some of the less common, non-canvas Chucks.

You could always design a custom pair of chucks on Converse's website using a different material like leather or suede. It's $75, which is a bit more than classic canvas chucks but judging from the shoes you posted it's well within your price range.

Other ideas are get a pair of slim-soled chucks, or switch it up with some Jack Purcell's.

Finally, if you want to go for a different design, I really like the look of PF Flyers Number 5's (I actually just ordered a pair):

http://www.6pm.com/pf-flyers-number-5-navy

 

[kookydooky]

Also to add, chucks have a 'slim' version nowadays

 

[KitAkira]

Thank you for using the "Should I or Shouldn't I Buy..." thread

 

[HRoi]

if you're willing to spend that much on the Prada's, i'd just go hunting for Lanvins on sale. not sure if i am following the rules of "independent of price"

 

[syntonic]

Originally Posted by HRoi

if you're willing to spend that much on the Prada's, i'd just go hunting for Lanvins on sale. not sure if i am following the rules of "independent of price"

+1.

I really like the Lanvin bicolors if you're willing to spend that much:

I got these diesel's awhile ago and I think pretty cool:

 

[Captain Winky]

Originally Posted by KitAkira

Thank you for using the "Should I or Shouldn't I Buy..." thread

You are very welcome.