/fa/ - Fashion

>>7091858
Those are the ones I'm considering.

>>7091858
Yes, mmm GATs are incredibly well made and comfortable. They're replicas of real training shoes.

>>7091863
No. Paint splatter or full black/white leather or you're a faggot

>>7091868
Good to hear. Are they as narrow as CPs?

>>7091871
>Stop liking what I don't like
wow
such maturity anon

>>7091868

This
They are bretty good as they are made verbatim after actual sneaks.

>>7091881
See >>7091874.
I don't care if you don't like them. Not looking for aesthetic approval, but for information on the quality.

>>7091863

terrible

>>7091883
I haven't heard anything about the python sneakers (mainly because only an autistic fuck would buy them), but they're still Margiela so that counts for quality.

If you really want to look like more of a faggot than you already are, go for it

>>7091894
Thanks for your help, anyway.

Out of curiosity though... Why would the paint splatter ones look any less autistic?

I like the python ones because of the print essentially, but the paint splatters look more messy imho. Moreover, they're white and considering that I bash my sneakers around a lot, they'd get very dirty quickly.

>>7091868
>They're replicas of real training shoes
... so you're paying 10x more money for an imitation of something you can get for 10x less money.

BRILLIANT!

>>7091863

These look absolutely awful... They'd be comfortable no doubt but goodness me they're ugly

>>7091912

>>7091912
Doubt the quality's comparable though

Are slip ons versatile enough that I can wear them during summer and winter without much trouble? Winters aren't cold here.

Talking about leather slip ons, like the ones from CP or MMM.

>>7091922
Not OP.

I want to buy black GATs but I got orthopedic inserts. Will they fuck up the comfort and the shoe itself? What do?

>>7091927
bump

>>7091981
Intrusive? What do you mean?

>>7091927

If your inserts don't compromise the feel or comfort of your current shoes you'll be fine. Just make sure they're not intrusive

Yeh I feel 2 cop black MMM gats
Can anyone who has them or other mmm shoes give me a quick review?

>>7091984

Just not enormous or rectangular or something that will obviously cause issues when you try and put them in the GAT's

>>7091995
Well they're like between 1 and 2 centimeters thick, and made out of leather. Supposed to wear them to fix my posture and the shape of my feet which are flat af.

I don't really know, I'll ask a salesman or something.

Will it compromise comfort?

>>7091999

I wouldn't imagine it would compromise comfort in them any more than it does in your current shoes. I have Ann D's, CP's and Raf's and I don't think any of them would be unwearable or uncomfortable with inserts.

>>7092010
My current shoes are NBs. They're not running shoes and they're narrow as shit, so they're pretty uncomfortable.

I'll see.

What's the sizing like on DD Saturs? I had one guy tell me they run large, another said true to size.

>>7092036
they have the same sole as cps so if you are a 43(10) get a 42

if you are a half size, like i am (10.5), get a 43

goes for all sizes ofc

>>7091982
just get surplus ones
pain them black save sttax

>>7092068
I'm a US11(44??). I went to try cps on and the achilles high top fit almost perfectly (a few mm small). Should I just get size44? The DD online shop is out of 43.

>>7091999
>>7091927
The majority of high-end sneakers have a removable sole. If you can't remove them, just add your insole on top of it anyway. GATs are slim and narrow so that high of an arch from your insoles might make the fit very snug. That is, assuming you can't remove the insoles from them in the first place. Buy them and see for yourself.

>>7092128
>slim and narrow
Aren't there ANY designer sneakers that aren't that narrow? I'm just searching for shoes that are reasonably wide...
Lanvins?

>>7092133
Lanvin and Saint Laurent for sure.

>>7092141
Yeah, those are wider? Like, really noticeably more wide than Common Projects and Margielas?
If any more names come to mind, please tell me. And thanks.

I presume Lanvin/SLP quality is as good as CP?

wrote this up the other day
if you guys want to add anything go ahead
--------------

under $50:
Vans Era
Converse Chuck Taylors (High/Low)

$50-$100:
Nike AirForce One
Nike Airmax 1
Clark’s Desert Boots
New Balances
Nike Roshe Run
Adidas Samba
Sperry Topsider

$100-$200
Converse x CDG
Nike Air Jordan (1,3,4,6)
Aciscs
Nike FlyKnits
Nike Inneva Woven
Doc Marten Boots

$200-$300
Common Projects (Achilles High/Low)
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots

$300-$400
Y-3 Qasa
Lanvin
Maison Martin Margiela GAT
KVA Hightops

$400-$500
A.P.C
Gucci Horsebit Loafers

$500-$600
Balenciaga (Arena/ Pleated)
Lanvin
Visvim
Churches

$600-$800
Raf Simons Velcro
Ann Demeulemeester
Rick Owens Ramones
Givenchy Hi-Top
Visvim Virgil Boots
Guidi Boots
Louboutin sneakers
Damir Doma Falco

$800-$900
Prada Creepers
Balmain Hitops
Thom Browne Creepers

$900+
Rick Owen’s Geobasket
Carol Christian Poell Drips
Nike Air Yeezy 2

>>7092141
Forgot to say Dior also accommodates wide feet.

>>7092144
I've never actually heard of Dior sneakers though. Are they as reputable as the other brands mentioned?

Also Raf, KVA... Those seem quite wide too

>>7092146
good job

>>7092146
where are you finding KVA hightops for $300-$400?

cop or not
less than retail

>>7092199

omg w2c?

>>7092202
They sat on hypebeasts webstore till they were discounted until like $275 I think

>>7092208
http://www.hanon-shop.com/adidas-raf-simons-response-2.html
dunno if sites legit but it seems okay and it's through paypal so it's all good
just copped
if they don't fit well i'll just sell them on

I bought these recently. They feel like boots when I put them on and aren't as narrow as I was hoping for. still look sick and get looks but I have to wear them like low tops because the tongue on em is just ridiculous.

real men wear Y-3s

>>7092143
>>7092163
I've only handled Dior Homme, KVA, and SL sneakers, but from what I've read, they're more forgiving than MMM and CP. Lanvins can fit wide feet no problem. The build quality and construction are good on all those sneakers, so don't worry about that. Since you mentioned KVA and Raf, I'm going to presume you're not in the market for low tops in particular. Hell, Gucci sneakers run wide too. Givenchy and Balmain look mad cozy for your feet.

Are you just in the market for black sneakers?

>>7092146
>$300-$400
>KVA hightops
It's 2013, bruh. Unless you have a coupon or buying it secondhand, you're not going to get them at that price. Oh yeah, Saint Laurent should be in $400-$500 category.

>>7092199
they're fucking awful

>>7092146
>Nike Air Yeezy 2
lol

>>7092229
That was earlier this year when they had the 40% coupon. I wish I jumped on it then.

>>7092234
>42/43
pls sell them 2 me if u change ur mind. ;__;

>>7092260
they're 43, I wore them once and considering selling. I got the last pair of hypebeast.

>>7092229
dude no, they still have KVA high tops on hype beast, $542 for the grey side lace I think. You get 10% off if you register for memebership and you get free shipping (-$15) on orders over 150.

Any information about Neil Barett sneakers or just Neil Barett in general?

>>7092267
What is your email?

>>7092260
here's my email just incase, send me a message and i'll get back to you if I feel like selling em

I like the overall proportions and build of many Givenchy styles, but most of them just seem built up for the sake of being built up. That said, I've found myself liking one of this season's models. The tan lining takes it away from any overtly athletic look, which would be more melodrama than a sneaker really needs to have. I don't often like the unambiguous placement of metal trim on Givenchy accessories most of the time, but the gold on an almost ghostly white upper hangs there easily and doesn't look forced.

>>7092284
>Re: KVA Surgery sneakers
Sent. Thanks, m8. No rush.

>>7092236
I see. Too bad CP and MMM are narrow, I love achilles low tops and paint drops but can't wear them, I guess...

Lanvin has really awesome low tops so I'll consider copping them first.
>build quality and construction are good on all those sneakers
Hm, equal you mean? That's good, won't have to worry then. I thought that Raf had lower quality than CP for example but I was mistaken apparently

>not in the market for low tops in particular
I'm in the market for shoes which can be worn during more or less all year, but no, not in particular.
Also versatility in terms of colors doesn't matter.

>Gucci sneakers
Aren't those gaudy as fuck? Shouldn't I avoid buying sneakers from Versace, Gucci or Louis?

>Givenchy and Balmain look mad cozy
Yeah. Not really versatile though, but I think they'd accomodate my feet more given the inserts. Balmain seems mostly out of my price range though, I wouldn't pay more than 550-600 euros for sneakers. What's the deal with Balmain prices anyway?

>Are you just in the market for black sneakers
Not necessarily black. As I said colors don't matter, I just want to avoid white as it gets dirty as fuck after a while

My pick for sleeper must-have: Bottega. Leathers are fantastic, color ways are smart, fit is great; in short, a very well executed, shoe that mixes the brand's heritage and skill with finesse and restrained taste.

>>7091863
these have a very bold look to them, rock them with confidence bro !
I've owned a pair of white gats for over a year, and I can't complain so far. They're fucking comfy if that's your concern. I'd say they run half a size large, so I'd suggest picking your usual size.

enjoy OP !

Pic is mine, I took a comparative picture of the german 15€ gats on the left, and mmms on the right. You can admire all dat comfy padded leather inside !

>>7092340
I think John Lobb sneakers are unequaled in terms of quality tbh
But expensive af

>>7092340

Some of BV's models are more successful than others, but when the style lines are neat and the focus stays on the work and craft paired really finely chosen colors, their designs are realized pretty much flawlessly.

>>7092301
>Too bad CP and MMM are narrow, I love achilles low tops and paint drops but can't wear them, I guess...
Give them a try. At worst, you lose a couple euros for shipping it back.

>Aren't those gaudy as fuck? Shouldn't I avoid buying sneakers from Versace, Gucci or Louis?
Should you avoid them? Nope. Why should you? Your main concern is width and versatility.

Just by that post, I think you should seriously consider Dior Homme before fully committing to Lanvin. www.luisaviaroma.com

>>7092353
What do you think of those earlier Raf Adidasses Fascist. Interested in hearing your insight about them.

>>7092353
nah bruh, those look like shit

>>7091858
>CP
>designer sneaker
lel fuck off kid

>>7092363
I'll try them on, I guess. Would trying them on be enough to see if they're good for me?

>Why should you
Because medusa head on me like I'm ilerminaty isn't really /fa/. No?
I've never heard /fa/ discuss any of these quite gaudy brands (Gucci, Versace, LV) so why should I take the risk?

By the way, got any opinions on Visvim?

>you should seriously consider Dior Homme
I looked at their stuff on luisaviaroma... They're pretty generic in terms of design, no? I could see myself getting bored quite quickly, then again I didn't see them in real life.

>>7092293
I've always found the construction to be a bit sub-par on any Givenchy sneaker. Haven't handled this seasons', but I remember some sloppy and inconsistent stitching on previous pairs of their hightop models.

I wonder how their quality control is...

>>7092450
>Would trying them on be enough to see if they're good for me?
Ask your feet and wardrobe that question, brah. See if the insoles can be removed while you're at it.

>I've never heard /fa/ discuss any of these quite gaudy brands (Gucci, Versace, LV) so why should I take the risk?
>If /fa/ doesn't hype it up, why should I bother?
With that mentality, you're just like that fool who had buyers remorse after saving up and buying a pair of Rick Owens Geobaskets before taking his wardrobe into consideration. Hell, if that was a troll, it was a good one.

>Dior Homme
>They're pretty generic in terms of design
And here you are looking at a very plainly-designed shoe (CP) and trainers (GATs). Just busting your chops, man. It's your call. Nothing wrong with knowing what's available out there. ;)

I do not like Visvim.

>>7092507
>>If /fa/ doesn't hype it up
>if that was a troll
Definitely not, but I didn't express myself well.
I literally never heard anyone on /fa/ talk about Gucci, Versace or Louis sneakers in terms of quality, style or anything. So I don't have any feedback on them, and I don't really like that.

>Geobaskets
Not until I have really disposable income. I don't like them that much anyway, I'd rather get Ramones.

>plainly-designed shoe (CP)
I think CP is very recognizable actually. Everything, the sole, the serial number... I recognize CP's design really easily.
Same thing for GATs, I don't get why people say they're generic.
On the other hand, I couldn't recognize Dior Homme in the wild. They look like Paul Smiths, or SLPs, or whatever. Then again maybe I should see them for real before saying anything.

>Nothing wrong with knowing what's available
Of course, I did say I was looking for options, I'm not disregarding anything for now.

>I do not like Visvims
Why, may I ask?
What about Raf low tops?
>https://dmpmnxvfdwr3.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/raf-simons-black-leather-reflective-silver-low-tops-00.jpg

Very different styles, I know.

>>7092097
it mite b ok

>the achilles high top fit almost perfectly
>almost

if you want to take the risk go ahead. i would just recomend scouting some 44s

good luck for what ever you do!

dd may have phree shipping and returns tho

it will b ok

>>7092097
it mite b ok

>the achilles high top fit almost perfectly
>almost

if you want to take the risk go ahead. i would just recomend scouting some 44s

good luck for what ever you do!

>NB wearers

lmao

>>7092542
>Definitely not, but I didn't express myself well.
No, no. Anon made a thread yesterday(?) complaining to /fa/ about that happenings and I don't know if it was a good bait thread or serious.

>I think CP is very recognizable actually.
If people are into sneakers like you are, then of course. Someone who isn't into fashun nor sneakers wouldn't know/care and flip out knowing you spent so much on a pair of plain white sneaks.

I don't like Visvim because it doesn't look aesthetically pleasing to me.
>>7089734

Those Rafs are cool and were probably made in the same factory as CP judging by the sole. Acne has similar style for a fraction of the price. Check 'em.

are black raf velcros still worth copping? or are they too played out ? I'm trying to decide between them and KVA high tops

>>7092634
>fraction of the price
>like twenty dollars less

>>7092648
>KVA high tops not as hyped as Raf velcros

Really? Really.

>>7092634
Oh ok. So yeah to cut that short I'm not sure about anything related to brands which aren't renowned for footwear.

>If people are into sneakers like you are
Sure, they won't know that they're Common Projects - but I think that the CP design in itself is quite unusual. Might just be me, though.
>flip out knowing you spent so much
I'm not the kind of guy to just talk about what my clothes are or how much they cost me. I'm interested by the quality and durability essentially.

>doesn't look aesthetically pleasing
Huh, alright. I was asking if they were well made/worth the price. Skagways are quite cool.

I'll look at the Acnes. Thank you. If you come up with any other brand suggestions, I'm open to anything.

>>7092666
Eh, I always felt like the KVAs were a little less hyped than raf velcros and RO dunks. Maybe I'm wrong.

I've got high top GATs

they're pretty cozy like the guy above said, a little small in the toe box though so size up if you've got wide feet like me

>>7092663
:3

>>7092674
>Huh, alright. I was asking if they were well made/worth the price.
I don't find them worth the RRP, no. I can't comment on build quality, but I assume it's good.

>>7092859
Alright. Well, thanks for your advice bro.

Just bought a pair of CDG Converse black his. How should I lace them?

>>7092862
Anytime. I look forward to seeing what you decide to get.

>>7091924
>>7091924
>>7091924
Could I get an answer please?

>>7092882
By extra long laces and wrap them around somewhate KVA style. Pic is mine. Excuse the lighting

>>7092906
I like it, mind telling me how long the laces were and how you laced?

>>7092906
thats the most try hard thing i've ever seen

>>7092887
Slipons are definitely shoes.

>>7093018
... I know they are, but I was asking if I could get slip ons that are versatile enough to be worn during summer, winter, under rain etc.

Also comfiness is a must.

>>7092984
that's the most try hard post I've ever seen

>>7093029
A tricky question but I think you wear them on your feet...

>>7092340
>>7092353
Nice, I love Bottega stuff. I really want to get one of their briefcases. Shit looks and feels so nice.

>>7092906
Where did you cop the laces and have you considered having just one loop instead of two? They make the shoe look pretty /fa/ considering how worn in they are, imo.

I have the opportunity to acquire these for a tad cheaper than normal, whadyaguys think?

>>7093276
If you're gonna look as retarded and attention seeking as you do in that mr porter x raf jacket (which you probably are) I'd best avoid.

>>7093276
Not feeling them
dont think they would suit ur style either

>>7093276
dnc

I have an opportunity to get achilles CPs for $250, any color or size. I want to resell - how much can I expect to get for them second hand? do certain sizes and colors (I'd think white, but what about b/b/ b/w?) sell better than others? what kind of profits?

>>7091920
dude okay, I know every wanks over designer quality, but MMM (like yohji, actually) do not have the best of quality for shoes. The MMM gats definitely look a little sharper and cleaner (specifically the sole application, actually) than the real ones (I have both) but unless money isn't an issue I don't think it worth it. They wear out in about the same time on the heel.

>>7092943
they're actually long enough to do this out of box. I just don't use the top eyelet so the tongue hangs out a wee bit and double wrap it around the ankle. Granted they're not long enough to do it KVA style, but it's a nice clean white wrap.

>>7093308
What would be designer sneakers (brands rather) which really hold up well then

>>7092232
>http://www.hanon-shop.com/adidas-raf-simons-response-2.html
Damn, get on thisss

>>7093291
and I mean $250 new.

>>7093283
>>7093286
>>7093289
Thanks for the input guys, Wasn't sure either its just that a high-end store closeby is moving to a larger showroom and they are doing a sellout. This and the rafs are the only ones still in my size... I'll probably get some a.c.p derbies instead

MMM low top grey suede and black leather
Most comfortable sneakers I've ever owned, although I've never tried on Ann D or A1923

>>7093323
yeh derbies would suit u well

>>7093313
so if I was to assign arbitrary values for quality (10/10 being the best value for the price )and design (10/10 being the most unique design for the price) for all the designer shoes I've owned...

MMM gats: 4/10 for quality, 6/10 for design
already said why

KVA wraps: 8/10 quality, 10/10 design
Great quality, they've been beat to hell, awesome design, my favorite shoe

CP derby shine 6/10 for the quality, 7/10 design
the crepe sole is literally applied the same as on a cdb but I have a thing for wedge soled derbies (The APC I've handled seme to have the exact same quality as these... they may as well have been produced in the same factory)

CP achilles: 8/10 for the quality, 8/10
nuff said

Yohji Monkey Boots (wedge soles): 2/10 quality, 6/10 design
These have atrocious Zara like quality with the sole separating and everything. I don't even think it's stitched on, just If I didn't get these ultracheap I'd never cop.

>>7093345
So the CP achilles and KVA are the best bets huh

Thanks.

>>7093345
also my friend has the fade to white black high tops by Ann D, they don't age too well (I think the suede isn't too high quality) but obviously you pay for the design and the construction is solid (the only thing that's ever happened was a strap coming losse)

>>7093345
also as a total aside, for having more shoes than your average gf I don't think I'd ever name a designer shoe 10/10 quality, ever. I know your panties will all be in a bunch but construction methods on designer shoes really don't work out/seem to matter. In terms of 10/10 quality based on wears/problems, my aldens and (lel) clarks desert troopers have not had a single rip, tear, stitch, etc. I could never say that about any of my designer sneakers. And I wore those boots in much harsher conditions too.

>>7093200
biglaces.co.uk
Shipped in 5days or so. cost me 6bucks i think. 120inches long, and there are 5 loops not 2. Walking in them makes them bunch up if you don't make it so tight.

>>7092943
The lacing style is called spiderweb lacing

>>7093468
Oops, when I meant loop, I meant the actual bow like how most of the older KVAs were presented with the exception of the Icarus multi-lace.

what are the comfiest designer sneakers

>>7093345
>KVA wraps
any pics of these? or are they the ones with lots of laces?

>>7093637
#ethered

>>7092906

Dude that looks like shit.

>>7093629
Yes.
>Bottom right corner

>>7093654
Are black white geos fakes?

>>7093672
Highly doubt it.

>>7093698
Look at the lace thickness and the toebox compared to the ones on left, the leather also has a plasticy sheen to it.

>>7093883
real geos have a bit of sheen on them and the toebox looks fine

just think, why would he have fakes when he has that many baller shoes

>>7093904
>just think, why would he have fakes when he has that many baller shoes
Because it's the perfect crime since no one would suspect him for the reason you mentioned

>>7092146
>Common projects $200-300
where? They're 400 on their website.

>>7093942
Greater than symbol being this new

>>7091920
GATs are adidas sambas

>>7093922
well I can't really speak on his acct but I have a similar shoe closet and after having the real thing, i would never buy fakes

>>7092146
are these supposed to be sale, used, or retail prices? they dont really line up, good to put this list together tho

thinkin of buying white achilles mids as my first 'nice' pair of sneakers tmo
worth it?

>>7094354
meh

just don't pay retail

>>7094412
i dont wanna buy em used though

>CP
>designer

don't even like sneakers that much tbh
but i'd kill for a pair of air flesh ones

>>7094616
also fuuma kind of makes me want to get a pair of GATs

http://www.endclothing.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/160661/s/nike-free-inneva-woven-sp/

also innevas just went up on end in all sizes

>>7094650
Woah thanks bro will cop

>>7094658
no problem bruh
cop 3
one to rock, one to stock and one to flip
B^)

>>7094616
they look like air force ones

>>7094678
>>7094616
>air flesh ones
nvm i'm retarded

>>7094678
that's the point
i call them air flesh cause they're hand-made renditions of the AF1s on raw, undyed leather that age and develop a patina over time
hender scheme is dope, I want their flesh eras as well

>>7094533
Wait until they go on sale.

>>7094688
when is that?

>>7094688
achilles white mids always sell out before theyre able to go on sale though

>>7094694
>>7094650
lol I can just imagine you spending $1500 on these shoes
you'd do better off with a haircut, a personal trainer, and puberty

>>7096005
SHITNIGGA

>>7093317
nah crooked tongues has a better selection and free shipping
bought a pair from each tho cause i found the pair i preferred on crooked tongues
will flip whichever one fits worse cause i got them in different sizes by half

Can I wear leather sneakers under the rain?

>>7091927
you can remove insole from gats

I guess you can take them as designer - MMM Chucks.
I've got a few question to people who actually own them (not the painted fake ones u made yourself).

Are they worth it? £170 is not that much but they're still chucks so I'm not too sure about the quality.

How does the paint crack? I personally hate chucks but I think they look sick covered in the paint, and when it starts
to crack but I don't want to end up with no paint on them in few months and have normal regular Cons with Margiela written inside.

>>7097061
bump

>>7097061
>Update
come on I can't believe nobody on /fa/ has them

>>7094337
more of like a "commonly found prices"

I need two pairs of shoes

One pair of high tops for the winter and one pair of low tops or slip ons or something for the summer and hot days

What should I cop that'll last quite long and age well?

>tfw been wearing white CPs around for a month now but got a drop of blood on the suede near the heel.

Should I cop SLPs or CPs

>>7097983
cp

Mr. Porter has 2 pairs of velcros (and other stores)
Black and silver/black woven ones. Since I dress pretty minimalist and all black all the time I thought silver ones would be a better option for me? I'm looking for some bold/statement sneakers and I find all black velcros too boring. If THey still were being sold I'd ofc get holographic ones but yeah...
Have you got any other suggestions for unusual eye catching sneakers? I was also thinking of the paint splatter Margielas but I'm not really into that GAT silhouette i prefer slightly chunkier shoes.

>>7098039
why

>>7098560
bump

also what about lanvin

>>7098560
because i think they look better

dude, that's just like....my opinion, man

>>7098669
i love the silhouette of lanvins but i hate everything else

>>7098691
oh I wasn't asking about personal opinions but just about the quality and all that stuff

thanks for your input though

anything you'd recommend apart from cp

>>7098124
bump

>>7098697
they are all about the same as far as quality, it just goes down to preference.

butteros or acne adrian

again on the same level of quality.

>>7098773
adrians aren't in the same level of quality

>>7098773
ok, thanks then

>>7098794
how are they not

also how does one justify the price inflation between SLs and CPs if the quality's the same

>>7098798
mad creasing, poor stitching, leather looks bad. i don't know if cps have the same issues though.

>>7097634
everyone bought the cdgxconverse because they're half the price lel

nobody bought these

>>7098124
id cop the silver ones, look way cooler b

>>7098820
oh

do you know if these issues are also there on other sneakers I mentioned (lanvin, slp)

>>7098773
imo buttero is on another level compared to acne and cps

>>7098820
>mad creasing
cps crease madly too

>poor stitching
hardly has any stitching to begin with. looks more clean than cps too, but that's just my opinion.

>leather looks bad
nto sure what mean exactly, it's definitely more shiny tho

>>7098839
definitely on looks

not on quality

>>7093368
I agree.

>>7098855
idk man, the creasing looks way worse on my adrians than i've seen with cps. i marked the points stitching has fallen.

i'd stick with cps for sure.

>>7094688
when do they go on sale and how much cheaper are they than the normal price?

How should I be taking care of my Raf velcros and CPs, leather sneakers like that? Do I need to give them any oils like I do with my boots or is just brushing them off to remove dirt enough?

>>7092199
literally looks like the sole is plastered with wads of wintergreen chewing gum

>>7099028
Have you got any fit pics with the Raf velcs?

Are YSL shoes any good?

>>7099104
tried some on a while ago and they were nice, comparable to CP's quality wise.

>tfw you will never own a pair of vandals in your life

raf velcros are sick as fuck but the sole is NOT the same as common projects sole, they look very similar and I'm sure they're still from the same company (margom soles) but the raf soles feel a bit thinner and shittier

also the little bronze thing that the velcro goes through will stain the fuck out of the tongue. Water drops will first appear dark as fuck and you might think they're fucked 4ever but it's not permanent it'll go away.

I h8 walking up/down stairs in my velcros because I feel like it's going to fuck them up idk everytime I walk down a flight of stairs I swear I can hear raf screaming "noooooooo you're going to ruin them!"

you see the DBSS in the pic (not mine but same model)??? That lacing is sick right? well it is A BITCH to put on, the laces are like 15ft long
>that feel when you go to your friends house and he asks you to take off your shoes before coming in and you stand at the door for like 5min untying your shoes

If your first pair of nice shoes was a pair of common projects, I can almost guarantee you will not wear them very often after you get cooler shoes; I'm still glad I got them because they still have their place in your wardrobe

>>7092202
post-season sales

nowadays everybody wanna talk like they got something to say, but nothing comes out when they move their lips, just a bunch of jibberish something something forgot about KVA

point is if it ain't rick owens or raf simons you can probably find it for deep sales prices later on, check back janurary

>>7099155
I've got both and there seems to be no difference in mine, only thing is the raf soles have started yellowing, I don't even know the point of your post the only reason the soles are brought up is for sizing questions.

>>7099155
i wear my cps plenty tbh but i prob wont be purchasing them in the future because the direction has lost me.

>>7099155
>well it is A BITCH to put on, the laces are like 15ft long
dude, that's nothing

>tfw lacing up your cargos

>>7099187
>the direction has lost me

what do you mean?

what version you got btw

>>7099194
use the zip

>>7099213
a few pairs of achilles, and some boots
the new stuff just doesn't appeal to me is all

>>7099183
are your rafs from italy?

my rafs have a little rectangular cut at the bottom like pic related, the cps don't have that they have a little square with rectangles in it

also my raf soles feel thinner

>>7099187
I wear mine a lot too but they're not my first choice anymore b

>>7099194
dude but you have a huge ass zipper, the zipper on my dbss is too short so I can't just slide my foot in still gotta give the laces some slack.

ps how long are the laces?

>>7099162
>post-season sales
i was planning to cop some rafs or kva's in late november/early december but would that be pointless? i don't know shit about sales when do they start?

>>7098124
black is tons better imo

>>7099243
Yea mine have the rectangle but that's the only difference, mine are from Portugal, for the record I have a $15 pair of asos shoes with the same sole too

>>7093654
How do Raf Velcros hold up? What's the quality like? Thinking of copping some.

>>7099104
soo ugly imo
imo worst in the thread except those y-3s

>>7099243
my saturs have the exact same rectangle.

> the zipper on my dbss is too short so I can't just slide my foot in still gotta give the laces some slack

Fuck I hate this. Why even add zips?

>>7099101
Nope.

>>7099271
well the zipper does make it look cool

>>7099285

>>7099305
how frustrated would you have gotten if someone pushed you into the koifish pond?

>>7099234
>>7099243
i didn't read it correctly and thought he was talking about actually lacing them instead of just tying them

>the zipper on my dbss is too short so I can't just slide my foot in still gotta give the laces some slack.
yeah, they made a version with the zip in the back instead of the side
i thought it was for looks, but it might be more useful there

>ps how long are the laces?
3 m

>>7099309
not at first, until my socks begin to get squishy

>>7099315
yeah I've seen the ones with the lace on the back that would make things better, that's probably why they started putting it there lol, I remember when I first bought my cp tournament highs I had an epiphany when lacing them
>"oh, THAT'S why they put a zipper on high tops"

i'm just gonna get the ramones boot, fuck laces

>>7097061
>>7097634

Just in case you come back pic related are my ones which I bought the day they came out and wear every 2 or 3 days.

The cracking on the tongues was already there on purchase but other than that not much cracking has occurred. I don't skate in them or anything but I have done a lot of walking and some running (to catch buses) and the paint has held up. I don't think you have to worry about losing all the paint after only a month unless you're planning on doing so crazy shit or rigorous exercise in them.

All up I've been really happy with them but they're the first pair of converse I've owned so can't really compare them to the normal ones. The leather interior is nice but can make a squeaky noise sometimes when you're walking. I really love the entirely white look of them at the moment and the cracked up tongues look really great imo.

At the end of the day I would recommend them if you like the look and dropping the cash isn't going to put you in dire straits. Otherwise you could do a DIY job.

>>7097714
Price range? Also this is Designer Sneakers. I'd ask in a shoe general or something.

>>7099361
You've had them quite a while and they held up that nicely? Did you get the sky blue ones? I really hope that once all the paint comes off they won't be like normal Chucks with the colours and that cause they're disgusting they will be worn in a while by then though so they might look alright.

Do you know what DIY versions look like? Can't imagine they'd be very nice and fall apart easily.

considering copping CDG Converse white his
do they run true to size

>>7099552
Oh I did mean designer, that's why I'm asking here.

Price range would be 500 for the high tops and about 400 for the low tops. That can change though, I can go higher or lower depending on how I like the shoes

>>7101680
SLP highs and Raf holo lows

>>7101738
don't cop slp their sneakers are horrible

>>7101807
In terms of quality?

>>7101807
>>7101825
bump

>>7101825
dunno but they look like shit

>>7101847
Lol
>opinions

and that's fucking beautiful http://www.ssense.com/men/product/saint_laurent/black_leather_classic_sneakers/78667

>>7101850
damn makes me feel sick how gross they are
just cop cps they are much nicer

>>7101855
you have no taste bro

everyone spouts 'hurr just cop CPs' on this board but don't feel obliged to believe them
there are other options out there

>>7091863
nice bait

>>7101859
nah actually you've got no cps
those cps are so middle of the road they don't do anything interesting
they look like cps with added ugly details but the details aren't loud enough to add anything positive to the shoe
they look like cheap sneakers that are trying to look like luxury sneakers
i'n saying buy cps because they do what the slp sneakers are trying to do but much better

>>7101859
Sneakers are lame in the first place.

I wear sneakers to the gym and chukkas elsewhere.

they're just lame

>>7101863

>added ugly details

at least there's not an ugly tacky golden serial number on the heel

>>7099305

>>7101863
got no taste i mean lol

>>7101873
if u dont fuck with that then i'd get kent wangs lol
they are nicer than slp
:P

>>7101864
cool lol

>>7101855
I hate CPs so much I like minimalism but they're all such boring looking shoes. I'm much more into some white Raf's or SLP's idk they sort of have some 'personality' while CP's are just plain ass boring sneakers. Good quality tho.

>>7101875
w2c jeans ?
acne ace cash ?

>>7101935
I actually hate those SLP's too the only good SLP sneakers are high tops.

>>7101935
yeah man i fuck with raf velcs hardstyle

>>7098124
the black woven/silver are pretty gaudy. they don't work for everyday wear and they'll wear out faster and look worse as they do it.

if i wanted to buy raf velcros where would i get them?

>>7101974
sufu
rakuten
yahoo japan
that sorts of things
that's for white

for black mr porter has them but they are made in portugal now and supposed to not be as good.

>>7101974
Any luxury online store like Mr Porter, Ssense, Farfetch etc but if you're from the UK I'd recommend you to wait 2 more months for the winter sales - velcros went for £150 discounted from £320 on the last Gilt sale I still have suicidal thoughts when I think how I hesitated and they got sold out.

>>7101987
You have to expect the best colorways and the most common sizes to be sold out until the sales though.

>>7101997
Right now there are only two colourways available anyway (silver or black)
But yeah you can also keep an eye on Sufu or Rak

>>7101974
black leather is reissued this season. they're at ssense and mrporter.

>>7101987
thanks for the tip. that should give me some time to save.. nothing has ever caught my eye like those shoes

>>7102065
If you're in EU you can get them for a little bit cheaper than Mr Porter at shoebaloo.

Farfetch is also cheaper and they have free shipping atm

>>7099028
bump

been looking at the KVA multi laces and i've got the option of either the ones with zips or the ones without zips (for cheaper). are the zipless ones a bitch to do up? usually i don't care about convenience or comfort when it comes to fashion but they seem like they'd be a real hassle to deal with every time i need to put them on or take them off. can anyone who owns them comment? otherwise i might just get the newer ones with the zips

what's the cheapest i'm gonna find a pair of ramones

>>7102084
w2c all of those jackets?

>>7103284
theres ones without zippers?

w2c?

>>7092232
hanon is legit, have copped from there before

>>7099155
How are DBSS as far as quality goes? I'm thinking of coping a pair for my gf for Christmas but I don't want to drop that kind of money on something if it is going to fall apart after a year or two.

>>7103424
They're sick as fuck and I want another pair. The sole will get fucked up before the leather.

Wanna cop the whitr KILLER or velcros for poet's steeze

>>7093654
How do KVAs size?

I'm a UK6/US7 and I want to cop the KVA wide laced shoes but not sure if I should go with a 39 or a 40

http://www.krisvanassche.com/en/shoes/1726-multi-laces-black-zipped-sneakers.html

>>7096005
shit like this is unnecessary, whether it's about Junior Watanabe, trunks, poet, whatever

it's empty shitposting

>>7099155
cool post, it's nice when people talk about their stuff in-depth

>>7098860
different intent with the looks, so it's hard to talk about how it compares there. I like the way they do unlined leather though, I don't know how the quality compares but the leather buttero uses looks thick and nice; I don't remember ever being wowed by CPs (the few times I've seen them in shops) but because my memory is a bit hazy I probably can't draw much of a conclusion about the quality difference

in any case, it probably makes no difference to anybody. I can't imagine someone being between buttero and CPs. I think most people know whether they want one or the other

>>7092882
i have them through the second to last hole and then i just tie them and tuck the leftover lace into the shoe sides

>>7099155

Takes me just a few seconds. I zip up, tighten the wrapped laces, and then tie a bow. I loosen them when I take them off, so it's not like I have to undo all the lacing every time I wear them.

>>7103526
they fit smaller so if i wear a 42 i would get a 42.5 or 43

whats the cheapest I can get white raf velcros and where, any seasonal sales?

>>7106961
they're not in production anymore and are in really high demand so good luck.

ebay, rak, etc.

>>7099285
the tag left on those pants makes me lol everytime

what's the best geobasket model

for me the all black with white sole

this one, any way to make this looks natural in a fit?

>>7107602
wear it in the year 3740

>>7107521
all black or classic or reversed

i wish more ppl liked the reverse
it needs a black sole tho

the all black are def the most versital imo
they really show off the silhouette more so than the others.

>>7102084
What are the shoes on the right?

>>7107663
diet butcher slim skin

>>7107521
easily these

>>7107645
all black ponyhair > all black suede > all black nubuck > all black leather >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all other colorways

>>7107645
these are my next buy

>>7107695
>wearing hair

2creepy4me

>>7107705
its 2 contrast our twink legs

>>7107705
plus u kno they have to murder 5 baby horses for one pair of geos

>>7107716

>>7107716
orangeninja
how come i never see orange rick fits there was a bunch of it one season

>>7107726

Size down 1 for these?
God damn I wish I could find them for less than 600... Every time i think i do they have a shitty white and gum sole or are covered in 100 eyelets or something

>>7103526
Fuck, I want KVAs, I'm debating between them and Raf Velcros. But fuck if I need another pair of shoes that takes me an hour to get on and off, it fucking sucks when it takes you longer to get fully dressed than your gf. Of course my gf isn't /fa/ at all, I lie about everything I wear just to avoid her calling me a fag ;_;.

>>7107742
Ann D sneakers look so good, but cost so much.

>>7107750
kva
kva
kva
kva
kva
kva

>>7107754
Any reason behind it? Do KVA's have higher quality, or is it personal preference? I'd imagine Raf Velcros might be a bit more versatile.

>>7107726
its just unshaven cow hide

>>7107736
blame the buyers. rick actually produces a pretty broad range of colors, especially for basic perennials like the tshirts and various shorts, but with few exceptions buyers stick to the various neutrals and his architectural colors. the only exception seems to be colors that he uses in a significant way on the runway. luisaviaroma tends to do pretty deep buys though, often including some rarer colorways

well, colors do increase the difficulty of styling too. if you have like, lime green podshorts, now you're dealing with an unusual color and a crotch swinging at your knees. if you're trying to swing rick on a limited budget, as many people on fashion forums are, it's just easier to stick to neutrals.

>>7107753
priced fairly reasonably compared to other designer sneakers.

>>7107645
w2c those stacks?

>>7107754
nooooo tomato
honestly this may be the first thing i have to disagree with you on

>>7107776
Again, any reason behind it?

>>7107780
like most i really really love the velcros
been trying to find a pair of lows forever

I like KVA dont get me wrong, but if the battle is between those two...

Quality wise for the rafs they are made in the same place as balenciaga/cp from what I understand (judging via the soles) and those 2 shoes are amazing in quality.

When do CPs go on sale, and how much cheaper are they than now? I can find em for about $280 cheapest right now.

>>7107811
>I can find em for about $280 cheapest right now.

Where?

>>7103526
i see these kvas talked about so much but i have never seen a fit with them, i dont know if anyone on /fa/ even owns a pair, its weird

>>7107815
tres bein is $272 new w/ coupon
I no longer have it or know if its working but someone def has it

>>7092199
defs cop
just say no to haters

>>7107817
I have a pair and honestly, it's pretty hard to make them work with anything.

I think you pretty much need to be tall and have smaller sized feet, otherwise you look pretty clowny. idk how you would make them look good with baggier trousers either.

>>7107838
>owning baggier trousers

It's like you don't want people to think you're gay.

>>7107842
anon, u r truly the king of shitposts

>>7107817
I saw an asian grill wearing them IRL in Aus once, not long after i first started coming on /fa/ about a year ago. Most /fa/ thing i've ever seen here. I almost tripped over

>>7107811
bump for more answers

If I wear a 10.5 for nike flyknits, would I be ok with getting a size UK 9 for CPs?

>>7107922
yes.

>>7099712
This is a pic from the day I painted.
Will post one after 1 month regular wear next.

>>7092146
You'll be hard pressed to find a decent pair of Guidi boots for $600-800

>>7098839
Buttero's quality is really bad. I wouldn't even consider buying Buttero after handling some at a Barney's.

>>7107974
2/2

>>7092146
should read thom browne brogues not creepers

how do i go about getting a pair of geos? i've been looking at them for so long and i still like them so i'm gonna save up for a pair. where do i look for both brand new and second hand, and how much is a reasonable price for a used pair? and finally how's the sizing? i'm a size US 10 in all my sneakers

>>7107997

oh no plz dont say that anon

i really wanted to cop some

i guess it's marsell then until i find used guidis on the bay

>>7107997

what was wrong with them?

my Butteros are really nice. They aren't notably nicer than CPs or anything, but they're extremely solid

>>7108021

i'm a natural 11 but i wear 10's in everything

geos fit perf but the toebox is rather roomy so you might want to try a 9 on for size if there is a rick stockist in town

i have plinth geobaskets i might flip in about 2 months time

this generation of geos are built like tanks so depending on the condish i'd probably want about 700-900 for them

>>7108081
i should add i'm after the ol black & white ones

>>7108106

ew dude not the white backed ones i hope?

i have the black white soled ones

those or the all whites are the only wearable colourways otherwise you might as well just save and wait for creatch dunks to pop up on ebay

>>7108147
indeed the white backed ones. nothing to do with its hype or anything, those have just been my favorite colorway; the solid color ones look too plain to me, and dunks look too busy

>>7108030

do u think they are worth it? i was thinking about copping the tall zips from barneys, they look really versatile and i'm desperate need of some some boots higher than the ankle/shin that i have enough of atm

they look great in lukets fits but i think they need to be resoled and stained darker

>>7107811
Cop them at that price while you still can

>>7106202
what? that doesn't make sense to me. as far as i'm concerned, they use the exact same sole as CPs.

Copped these now what do I wear with them

>>7103368
i think they're from an old season, look on ebay/sufu etc

>>7108703
Fubu, Rocawear, Picaldi

>>7107742
those are super nice
i don't ever wanna drop more than four-five hunned on a pair of sneakers but if i do i'll get a pair of those.

opinions on pierre hardy?

I'm leaving the country to go to college and I need new shoes for all occasions except formal.

I figured that I'd have to buy
>low top sneakers
>high top sneakers
>boots
>derbies
What do you suggest for each one of those respectively that would be versatile enough and well made? Price is irrelevant as of now

Also anything to add? I said that I didn't need formal shoes.

>>7110541
>low top sneakers
Common projects, buttero, saint laurent, pierre hardy, etc etc etc
I'd recommend some achilles low tops though, in black preferably
>high top sneakers
Kinda unnecessary but get ramones if you can afford them. If not, SLP, Givenchy and hardy are nice
>boots
I'd say visvim, again if affordable
If not APC and saint laurent make nice chelseas. also look at viberg and Alexander McQueen
>derbies
CP, thom browne (expensive), saint laurent

I'd add a pair of slip ons for the summer if I were you. Margiela and CP make nice ones

w2c comfy cuffed tapered sweatpants that look good

also I heard about jean-sweatpants as in sweatpants that looked like denim, w2c?

>>7110541
Don't listen to >>7110609

High tops are unnecessary. You need lows, boots and derbies/creepers.

Say your budget is around 1000 dollars. If your concern is quality and durability as well as versatility, just cop the following:
>Dior Homme low tops
>Red Wing moc toe
>Prada Creepers
That's versatile and high quality enough that you won't have to replace them for years.

You're welcome.