The Official Common Projects Thread

[sussi]

This pretty much sums it up pretty well. I'd say regular Achilles lows are just fine. However, I've noticed that their older pairs, especially special editions and premium models are nicer quality. You can often tell it from leather alone.

Still my favorite sneaker brand. In my opinion the quality is "good enough". Get CPs if you appreciate the brand and its design. Obviously they're more expensive than less known sneaker brands. There's plenty of other minimalistic sneaker brands that are cheaper and you don't have to worry about fakes.

You just got what most people wanted to say over the past few pages into one post. That is it. I am out of this debate. Buy it if you like it and go to other brands if you think it is not worth it or whatever. At the end they are just sneakers.

 

[tropics]

If someone has alternatives with just as slim of a fit and significantly more affordable, I’m all for it. I just think we have to really consider what CP has become today.

archibald is worth a look. check the comparison photo i just posted in the SF-01 thread.

 

[Grolubao]

archibald is worth a look. check the comparison photo i just posted in the SF-01 thread.

Seem quite similar to Artisan Project for double the price though :/

 

[tropics]

Seem quite similar to Artisan Project for double the price though :/

yeah just found out about those, they look good.

 

[theh00d]

Wish I could find these... or if they could bring it back..

 

[shopcanoeclub]

omg i didn't even realize the argument is whether a stockist is selling fakes lol

 

[Grolubao]

Does CP now make half sizes?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Not to re-hash this discussion, but I just received a pair of white Achilles ordered off Farfetch and this time shipped from Browns (which they own) and one shoe is dusting my floor in white paint shedding from the tongue. I haven't even worn them.

I don't believe these to be fakes, but this and the previous report would suggest some QC oversight. I am also not surprised by this, as I've owned enough expensive **** to not equate cost with idealist notions of purity. Still, not a desired outcome.

 

[SimModa]

Not to re-hash this discussion, but I just received a pair of white Achilles ordered off Farfetch and this time shipped from Browns (which they own) and one shoe is dusting my floor in white paint shedding from the tongue. I haven't even worn them.

I don't believe these to be fakes, but this and the previous report would suggest some QC oversight. I am also not surprised by this, as I've owned enough expensive **** to not equate cost with idealist notions of purity. Still, not a desired outcome.

I had that happen but after a ton of wears and only the high stress spots on the tongue where the laces hit. I would try to message Farfetch.

 

[Grolubao]

Not to re-hash this discussion, but I just received a pair of white Achilles ordered off Farfetch and this time shipped from Browns (which they own) and one shoe is dusting my floor in white paint shedding from the tongue. I haven't even worn them.

I don't believe these to be fakes, but this and the previous report would suggest some QC oversight. I am also not surprised by this, as I've owned enough expensive **** to not equate cost with idealist notions of purity. Still, not a desired outcome.

It really depends on the model I've come to understand. The classic white low achilles suffers from this, I've seen it in many models. Others such as suede ones are just fine.

 

[whorishconsumer]

I returned them *****.

 

[ThePaleKin]

Does CP now make half sizes?

I really hope not. It took me ages to settle on a size and I'm now half a dozen pairs in!

 

[coolarrow]

Does CP now make half sizes?

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I really hope not. It took me ages to settle on a size and I'm now half a dozen pairs in!

OTOH I've sometimes said, "Man, I wish these CPs came in half sizes."

 

[Viral]

Does CP now make half sizes?

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Which website is that?

 

[sussi]

I found a deadstock pair of white BBalls in size 43 in my closet. I really have to many sneakers and I am cleaning out pairs to make some room.
So if anyone is interested in Brand New White BBalls please DM me. Size 43 - $320 shipped gifted or add % for invoice