summer canvas sneakers

[Spencer]

Not to

but I was going to say the Superga Torino's as well (if not Purcells of course)

 

[SPK]

Originally Posted by skunkworks

I have a pair of Spring Court mids in light tan, and they are really comfortable. The insole in them is fantastic.

I have the canvas white Spring Courts that you linked and they are very comfortable and have served me well so far this summer.

 

[Jekyll]

I have a pair of white Cousy Hi's that I really like. They're getting dirty though.

 

[milosz]

Who makes good canvas shoes in 13+?

Purcells only run to a 13 and fit more like a 12.5 (I wear a 13E or EE in boots, FTR). PF Flyers run to 14 (fit like a 13), but I haven't really loved any of them I've tried. Chucks would need a removable insole to be comfortable for me.

Are Pro Keds decent?

 

[ROYGEN]

+1 on Superga Torinos

 

[dyzfunctioned]

I wanted to buy a pair of purcells and a pair of spring courts but I cheaped out and bought a pair of china brand canvas sneakers in the meantime haha.

 

[bbaquiran]

A Superga shop opened up near my workplace. What's the quality like on their sneakers, compared to other brands?

 

[tonio028]

Originally Posted by kinetic

Just picked up some Superga Cotu/Torino's in white. Breaking them in today.
So far, so good.

Originally Posted by j0j0

+1. I got a pair of Superga Torino's in Ecru (they didn't have white in my size) and these are great summer shoes. The Bologna's are pretty nice too.

How did you fellas size those? I've heard they run a half to full size large. A comparison to Chuck/CP/Sperry/PF Flyers sizing would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!

 

[Doctor]

Originally Posted by milosz

Who makes good canvas shoes in 13+?
PF Flyers actually go to a 16. I'm size 16 in PF Flyers (they run more like 15 IMO). For example: http://www.oddball.com/cascades/pdetail/1010270 For my big feet, I use the following brands for sneakers: - PF Flyers - Lacoste (love these) - Adidas Originals - Cole Haan (used to do some cool sneakers) - Converse - Vans Outside of that there's only a few options. Also, most stores only carry up to size 12 or 13. You just need to shop at the right place or online. Edit: You can also get Purcell's up to 16 at the right place: http://www.oddball.com/cascades/pdetail/1008319; http://www.oddball.com/cascades/pdetail/1009368

 

[bob_gnarly]

Originally Posted by tonio028

How did you fellas size those? I've heard they run a half to full size large. A comparison to Chuck/CP/Sperry/PF Flyers sizing would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!

I wear a 12 in Sperry/Vans/Converse and PF flyers. I wear an 11 in my superga's and they fit well. although the superga's are a narrow shoe in my opinion.

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by bbaquiran

A Superga shop opened up near my workplace. What's the quality like on their sneakers, compared to other brands?

there is one? where?

 

[kinetic]

Originally Posted by tonio028

How did you fellas size those? I've heard they run a half to full size large. A comparison to Chuck/CP/Sperry/PF Flyers sizing would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!

Yeah, I would say they run about a full size too big. I had to go through two pairs to get the right size. Ended up buying them from Shoebuy.com with a coupon, so not too spendy.

They are narrow though, the toe box is a not as open as I would like, but they are comfortable.

 

[bbaquiran]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

there is one? where?

Greenbelt 5 near the MNG and CKs.

 

[j0j0]

Originally Posted by tonio028

How did you fellas size those? I've heard they run a half to full size large. A comparison to Chuck/CP/Sperry/PF Flyers sizing would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!
Yea they are narrow. I wear a 10 in Chucks and ended up going with a 9.5 in Superga's. Oh and just a little side note, I noticed that Superga was featured in GQ, so expect alot more ppl to be sporting them this summer. Just in case that sort of thing matters to you.

 

[Bsides]

White/White Vans Authentics are the top choice for me.

I dunno some people have something against them here though.