The definitive SF-approved non-baller sneaker thread

Listi · Jun 17, 2010

I am very pleased. Pf Flyers Albins, of course. Silver Perrin on Gilt lookin' top notch as well. @Earnest: Jeans are Ande Whall

Earnest Hemingway · Jun 17, 2010

^those look dope listi, if a little glam. what are the jeans? anyway, what does SF think re: vael? I've never seen them discussed here, same level as clae with interesting styling. I have the black and the white pairs below and they've held up pretty well, decent leather w/vibram soles and reaaaaaally soft full-grain leather lining

chronoaug · Jun 17, 2010

Originally Posted by JackTheRipper

Chrono, you have a pair of normal GATs yes? How's the sizing on them?

Dude. It has been said multiple times in this thread and in others. There are multiple brands/varieties of the trainers with slightly different leather, gumsole, suede color and interior. Sizing varies slightly too. Mine are 285 and fit like a size 10.5

JackTheRipper · Jun 17, 2010

Originally Posted by chronoaug

Dude. It has been said multiple times in this thread and in others. There are multiple brands/varieties of the trainers with slightly different leather, gumsole, suede color and interior. Sizing varies slightly too. Mine are 285 and fit like a size 10.5

You mean there are different kinds of GATs from Germany? I thought they were just military surplus.

RFX45 · Jun 17, 2010

Any love for Supras?
Fall 2010

hendrix · Jun 17, 2010

i like the first and second ones.

whereismyshoe · Jun 18, 2010

Originally Posted by JackTheRipper

Alright, I'll try using google translator. Thanks a bunch. How do GATs size in regards to let's say Clarks DBs or Sperrys? And Pinhas, there's only Alter left in Franklin St, brooklyn. If they don't carry it, then the only option is to order them online. I believe shipping is free.
i'm a 10 in sperry and a 9 / 9.5 in converse and i got a 43.5 and they fit perfect. also mine have a longer tongue than i've seen and some black printed numbers on it. Not sure what they mean but it's actually pretty sweet.

robbie · Jun 18, 2010

Pretty sure JKISSI solidified TOMS' status.

-rF

Listi · Jun 18, 2010

Originally Posted by robbie

Pretty sure JKISSI solidified TOMS' status.

-rF

It was the only thing about his fit that WASN'T on point, but that's just my opinion. I don't really see the appeal, nor any reason to dislike.

robbie · Jun 18, 2010

To me, they're a slightly nicer plimsol... and the 'good cause' w/ TOMS is another reason for the forum to embrace them IMO.

JackTheRipper · Jun 18, 2010

Originally Posted by whereismyshoe

i'm a 10 in sperry and a 9 / 9.5 in converse and i got a 43.5 and they fit perfect. also mine have a longer tongue than i've seen and some black printed numbers on it. Not sure what they mean but it's actually pretty sweet.

I'm kinda confused. I thought Sperrys run large which is why most people size down and you got a 43.5 (which is like a US9.5)? So the GATs run super large?

chronoaug · Jun 18, 2010

good lord. just use your best judgement and buy the sneakers. even with advice it won't be perfect. if they are a smidge big get insoles, if small, then sell in buy&sell and try again. most the time people just overthink it with stuff like that. you'll probably get it right enough though. hell, even trying on shoes in store i can't get a "perfect fit". Most the time i feel i'm between sizes or is a touch narrow in a spot or one foot a bit bigger than the other, etc... Not to mention that they're not holy grail sneakers that will magically make boring outfits good. just plain sneakers that look boring and plain if you dress boring and plain. dont' think i've ever seen a fit of yours but just give it a shot but don't put the ***** on a pedestal

Fycus · Jun 18, 2010

I got the vans versa in grey, they are just like a cheaper version of the common projects if you lace them with the extra white laces. Great shoes for $60. Stitched sole, piping on suede, super comfortable. Only if they were lined in leather instead of fabric. http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/201...-2010-preview/

db_ggmm · Jun 18, 2010

The toebox looks stumpy, like Vans...

JackTheRipper · Jun 18, 2010

Originally Posted by chronoaug

good lord. just use your best judgement and buy the sneakers. even with advice it won't be perfect. if they are a smidge big get insoles, if small, then sell in buy&sell and try again. most the time people just overthink it with stuff like that. you'll probably get it right enough though. hell, even trying on shoes in store i can't get a "perfect fit". Most the time i feel i'm between sizes or is a touch narrow in a spot or one foot a bit bigger than the other, etc... Not to mention that they're not holy grail sneakers that will magically make boring outfits good. just plain sneakers that look boring and plain if you dress boring and plain. dont' think i've ever seen a fit of yours but just give it a shot but don't put the ***** on a pedestal

Yea, I guess you're right. I have a tendency to read/research a lot about an item before I purchase it. And I've posted fitss but I don't think they're that good since I'm a non-baller and I don't have that many interesting pieces yet.

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