The Official Common Projects Thread

[Jhericurls]

Breaking in my Achilles gummy lows for the first time today, unfortunately its breaking me.

They do fit tighter than normal Achilles and feel less flexible. I got two massive blisters on my heels and couldn't walk. But at work so unable to change shoes, had to stick loads of tissue into the back of the heel to stop the rubbing.

An update to my gummy adventures. I've done the 6 sock challenge and now they fit "better". I can't go up a full size as that would be too big. They fit ok, its the heel area which is very stiff and causes a lot of chafing.

I've worn them 3 times and I've a feeling these will not hold up as well as the leather variants. There's already quite a lot of creasing at the front.

 

[ike_hiking_boots]



An update to my gummy adventures.  I've done the 6 sock challenge and now they fit "better".  I can't go up a full size as that would be too big. They fit ok, its the heel area which is very stiff and causes a lot of chafing.

I've worn them 3 times and I've a feeling these will not hold up as well as the leather variants.   There's already quite a lot of creasing at the front.

Can we have some photos please?

 

[Jhericurls]

Can we have some photos please?

Sure

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

Jhericurls: are they the off-white ******?

 

[Jhericurls]

Jhericurls: are they the off-white ******?

Yes

My ****** look pretty beat after 3 wears, would be interested in others feedback who have got a pair.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

I don't know that's actually pretty appealing to me,m. the quicker shoes stop looking pristine, the better imo

 

[ike_hiking_boots]



Yes

My ****** look pretty beat after 3 wears, would be interested in others feedback who have got a pair.

my vinatge white achilles are creased in that area but perhaps not as badly, and certainly did not show notciable creasing after 3 wears. I was planning on picking up a pair of off-white gummy but perhaps now I'm a little reluctant. the gummy is a rubberised leather, I belive the rubber part is a coating but I don't know much else about it? whether it's breathable or not etc.? as already discussed a few pages back it does appear CP could be using better quality leathers, the leather on mine are fairly hard with a fine grain - perhaps that's the aesthetic they are trying to achieve?

 

[jlchau]



Yes

My ****** look pretty beat after 3 wears, would be interested in others feedback who have got a pair.

What is the color code for that model? The last four numbers.

 

[phivoj]

My CP collection

I'm happy with them. Should be good for a while now...

 

[Jhericurls]

What is the color code for that model? The last four numbers.

4102

 

[alanducker]

yeah, the grey ****** I have started creasing a lot too and the coating is starting to crack in some places too...will have to see how it looks over time

 

[Jhericurls]

yeah, the grey ****** I have started creasing a lot too and the coating is starting to crack in some places too...will have to see how it looks over time

I had a bad feeling that it would start to crack.
I'll not be buying another pair of ****** thats for sure. If mine does start to crack so early in, I'll be emailing Common Projects.

 

[ovlov]

Hey peoples.
Looking to pick up my first pair of CP and looking for some advice on what to get. Im not keen on white as i find it way too distracting and hard to maintain.

I noticed mr porter has a pair of midnight blue 'Courts' at a solid price. I havent found much discussion on this model anywhere in theae forums. Anyone care to chime in on fit/opinion/quality? From the pictures the leather looks very different from the achilles. Why are they never mentioned on here?

Im also looking at the achilles in off white or grey. Is off white muted enough to avoid the brightness/maintenance problems i would have with white?

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

 

[tehfangs]



Hey peoples.
Looking to pick up my first pair of CP and looking for some advice on what to get. Im not keen on white as i find it way too distracting and hard to maintain.

I noticed mr porter has a pair of midnight blue 'Courts' at a solid price. I havent found much discussion on this model anywhere in theae forums. Anyone care to chime in on fit/opinion/quality? From the pictures the leather looks very different from the achilles. Why are they never mentioned on here?

Im also looking at the achilles in off white or grey. Is off white muted enough to avoid the brightness/maintenance problems i would have with white?

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

I think you should go with a pair of the Achilles low in white (plain white). They start off super white but soon they should become more off-white, especially on the soles so I wouldn't worry about the colour being distracting for too much. Enjoy it while it lasts.

These are the most versatile shoes in my wardrobes and they take everything to the next level, I have even worn them into business meetings and got compliments from clients and others! They are both dressed up and down.

The silhouette is just really good and I am planning to get the blush ones when (if) they are back in stock for men's (unless I get over them first), but I think white is the best choice for your first pair...you can alwats get the other colours if you like them later especially during sales.

Alternatively, go for the Chelseas. They're great too though perhaps not in wet weather conditions. Also very versatile with lots of fits.

I actually started off with the black Achilles mids which are good, then got the whites for more versatility and then got even more.

Pic of some shoes to hopefully entice you to buy

.

 

[boxdok]

Anyone have the common projects & robert geller side zips and can comment on them? I'm contemplating on getting the beige pair. I can get them for a little over 500. should i jump on them now or wait it out for a lower price?