Other Premium Sneaker Brands?

[Swag22]

Okay well I'm looking for a new pair of shoes. I really like shoes by brands like Clae or Creative Recreation. I like the whole clean, simple, sophisticated, yet stylish look they come with.

Do you guys know of any other brands that provide that same type of vibe? Thanks

 

[RFX45]

Common Projects and Generic Man are much more cleaner, simpler and sophisticated-er.

 

[djs488]

+1 on common projects and generic man. also, lanvin, acne, and gram shoes.

 

[ArliHawk`]

I cannot for the life of me why everyone is so big on premium sneakers, when most of them lok like variations of Adidas Originals. . .

 

[ppllzz]

leather lining

 

[Big Pun]

Just get some Adidas Stan Smith or Gazelle, or Vans Authentics for a fraction of the price.

 

[wmmk]

Originally Posted by ArliHawk`

I cannot for the life of me why everyone is so big on premium sneakers, when most of them lok like variations of Adidas Originals. . .

but...don't the little numbers printed on the side show how sophisticated I am?

 

[whodini]

Get whatever shoes suit your look and budget but you can't tell me these two even remotely look comparable:

If this is the look you're going for:

Then at least go for these:

Materials aside, I don't understand why it's so impossible for companies to put out a cheaper version of CP. They're just super simple shoes. Why does everyone feel the need to **** up something so basic?

 

[bluemagic]

Originally Posted by whodini

Get whatever shoes suit your look and budget but you can't tell me these two even remotely look comparable:

If this is the look you're going for:

Then at least go for these:

Materials aside, I don't understand why it's so impossible for companies to put out a cheaper version of CP. They're just super simple shoes. Why does everyone feel the need to **** up something so basic?
H&M has vaguely Common-Project-like shoes out this season.

 

[taikuodo]

Originally Posted by bluemagic

H&M has vaguely Common-Project-like shoes out this season.

its called vans authentic black on black. plus employee purchase price = $20.

 

[jkennett]

Obviously Gazelles don't look like CP... I've never liked the shape of that damned shoe. The Stan Smith and Rod Lavers Vintage on the other hand...

Whodini- And, shouldn't you be repping shoes named after a guy from Pasadena, CA who went to USC?

http://hypebeast.com/2008/03/adidas-...ament-edition/

 

[Casey]

I also think it's ridiculous how ridiculous it is for shoe designers to create something simple. I would love to own a pair of Lanvin or Common Projects shoes but plunking down $300-$800 is not yet something I can fit into my budget. However, if I ever came across a pair of Achilles for $100, I would jump on it. (Obviously, I missed the whole thing at the Theory at Woodbury Commons)

 

[whodini]

Probably, if I didn't think they looked kinda ugly.

 

[Listi]

Originally Posted by whodini

Why does everyone feel the need to **** up something so basic?

This is true about everything... I hate it.

 

[jkennett]

Originally Posted by whodini

Probably, if I didn't think they looked kinda ugly.

hahah. That's a fair reason. I actually like them but to each there own.