The PF Flyers Thread

[pistolero]

Originally Posted by enarchay

How is the long-term quality? One poster in this thread had a bad experience, but I wonder if that is commonplace.

About the same as chucks, in my experience.

 

[splattered]

Quality is a step above chucks but that isnt saying much really... and of course they're a lot more roomy and comfortable to boot.

 

[enarchay]

Any idea what sites to look out for in trying to find sales? I'd like to get the Albins, but $77 (lowest price) is still a little too much for me.

 

[ashenwreck]

^ 6pm or Gilt.

 

[enarchay]

Originally Posted by ashenwreck

^ 6pm or Gilt.

Yeah, 6pm has them for $77, and I don't see any PF Flyers on Gilt.

 

[Scooba]

I have two pairs of Number 5's. I love them

 

[benchan]

I got to disagree, No.5 just ain't a good pair fo shoes at all........it has like zero reinforcement in the heel area, and the shoes really lost its shape when you wear it a few times.

 

[enarchay]

What do you guys think about the Albin in terms of comfort/quality? How is the arch support? That's the shoe I'm interested in. Also, which model of the Albin would you guys recommend? I really like the look of this leather version. But unless I find a good sale, it's a little too priced for my tastes. This other leather version is cheaper, but it looks sort of douchey. Alternatively, canvas might be better for summer-wear, but I probably will wear these the most when I start college in the fall anyway. Thoughts?

 

[enarchay]

Originally Posted by enarchay

What do you guys think about the Albin in terms of comfort/quality? How is the arch support? That's the shoe I'm interested in.

Also, which model of the Albin would you guys recommend? I really like the look of this leather version. But unless I find a good sale, it's a little too priced for my tastes. This other leather version is cheaper, but it looks sort of douchey. Alternatively, canvas might be better for summer-wear, but I probably will wear these the most when I start college in the fall anyway.

Thoughts?

Anyone?

 

[WorkingClassDude]

Neeto thread.

I have:
Navy Center Lo's (didn't like as much as I hoped; the amount of rubber compared to the amount of canvas seems slightly out of wack; they almost look kinda feminine...)
Black Cousy Hi's (awesome)
Leather Center Hi Black (super mega awesome).

I'm normally a 9.5 and I've been buying PF's in 10 and they fit great. I threw grey laces on the Cousy's and I took the Cousy's original black laces and put them on the Leather Center Hi's... Both the hi tops I bought, I bought in lieu of Chucks. I barely wear the leathers; they look so rad but don't wanna scuff them up all quick =\\

FWIW, both pairs those hi tops I bought earlier this year, I think they are BOTH on 6pm now; I think where I paid about $70 for each pair they are now somewhere in the $40 range. (EDIT: They are $49)

Also, I don't know if this is common knowledge but in both my pairs of Centers, with the removeable insole, there was a 'fortune' or somesuch, printed on a little square of green canvas. I think it's basically their QC mark, to have someone put those in there. Has anyone else found one of those things?

 

[enarchay]

****! The Albin I wanted is out of stock in my size on both Zappos and 6pm - the only websites that carry them at a reasonable price.

They have this Albin in my size, but I'm not sure what I think about the leather texture. Does it look too... shiny?

What do you guys think?

 

[lemmywinks]

Originally Posted by enarchay

Anyone?

Buy what you want. They are nice shoes. I like the leather ones.

And for the shiny PF flyers, the gloss does die down. One of my friend has the crinkle purple shoes and the gloss doesn't emit douche-ness.

 

[enarchay]

Originally Posted by lemmywinks

Buy what you want. They are nice shoes. I like the leather ones.

And for the shiny PF flyers, the gloss does die down. One of my friend has the crinkle purple shoes and the gloss doesn't emit douche-ness.

Yeah, but these other Albins look sort of like snakeskin. Not sure about that.

I just discovered that Amazon carries the wrinkled leather - what I originally wanted - in my size, but they are $90 (as opposed to the $77 on 6pm - which doesn't carry my size). I'm weary about spending that much on sneakers.

 

[enarchay]

Guys, don't try ordering the wrinkled leather Albins from Amazon. It shoes up that they have them in stock, but they end up sending you the other Albin with the snakeskin-looking leather.

 

[enarchay]

Any other ideas for picking up the wrinkled black leather Albins? I can't find them anywhere online.