/fa/ - Fashion

they look cool and fit my meme personality

>>9935991
minimalistic aesthetic. Please delete thread and ask in fuccboi thread next time.

Because it's the perfect minimal sneaker. They look fresh as fuck, but don't draw any attention.

Alternatives might look similar in pics, but when you see them in person you can easily tell the difference.

>>9935991

If you have never tried on a pair of common projects then you will simply never understand until then.

Not only that but it's a timeless design.

compare them to the other meme shoes ie: stan smiths or superstars
CPs are pretty much just a refined perfect version of them

As far as white leather sneakers go, it's the best around.

>>9935991
you dont like minimalistic low white sneakers? because if youd do, you would understand. cheers bruh

They're literally new balanced with the N's removed and a bigger price tag.

There's a million better white meme sneaks out there.

They're literally Niked without the swoosh and a bigger price tag.

There's a million better meme sneaks out there.

>>9936239
stop trying to bait

>>9936239
>>9936281
-2/10 bait. Are you even trying?

£16 out of Primark, indentical to CPs.

/fa/ doesn't buy clothes because they like them but for validation and peer pressure.

CP's are shit. It's the I'm young and don't yet know what kind of style I'm into so I'll waste money on shit until I figure out.

>>9936563
>two frays
>leather already creasing

>>9936563
>>9936599
stay poor and jealous

it's a white shoe, style is irrelevant because it goes with everything.

>>9936563
CPs are made of a better material and have a different, more refined silhouette. They'll last longer, too. It might not be worth the cost difference to some, but I don't regret my decision purchase at all.

>>9936563
>primark

first, those shoes a shit. same design, awful materials. their footwear is worse than H&M, which is already abysmal. second, primark wouldn't have started making them if it weren't for common projects. in 2008 when the label debuted, literally nobody made simple, minimal shoes like achilles. now there are knockoffs everywhere. i wouldnt mind getting the same design for a cheaper price, but i'd AT LEAST get kent wang. even those are sketch tho

>>9936608
>thinks hes rich for owning $400 shoes
>doesnt know hes the poor one
lol

>>9936563
w2c

>>9935991

essentially, i'm better than you

What's the difference between CPs and Erik Schedin sneakers?

>>9936691

Sourcing for leather and country of manufacture, I believe.

they're good quality and they go with everything

I don't like the word but it's a perfect fashion "staple"

>all these plebs talking about the inferior color

>>9935991
you don't understand minimalism?

in fucking 2015 where it is THE most pervasive design trend of recent years?

jesus go outside more

and buy an iphone

>>9935991
hi op, i think i can answer your question. the only reasons trendy /fa/ sheep latch onto these basic as fuck shoes is that 1. theyre ridiculously expensive, so they must be amazing right?; 2. someone famous was photographed wearing them, so therefore theyre cool; 3. theyre made in italy so therefore they are amazing. thats basically the logic of people who like these, op.

i own a pair, and i can tell you that there is nothing remarkable about these shoes, the leather is decent, but not amazing. they arent particularly comfortable, nor is the design or craftsmanship anything special. essentially you are paying $450 for a name and a gold label on the side.

>>9936971
the black ones are disgusting

Light gray is GOAT

>>9937150

post purchase rationalization

ur the guy who was complaining about having bought ugly grey shoes literally hours ago

it's interesting to see a basic human mind unfold

>>9936625
>nobody made simple, minimal shoes

>>9937151
im sure when one has a complex variety of mental disorders such as yourself (gender dysmorphia, etc) a normal funtioning human mind must seem boring to you.

>>9936971
food service core

>>9937151
sorry ree, I have owned them for around a month and haven't looked back

shame you came back though, I thought you btfo from that wealthcore thread

>>9937167
>>9937178
explain to me why i should actually read your comments

instead of just quoting you without reading them

if you're the kind of person who pays $400 for nursing shoes?

>>9937160
what are the shoes second from the left called?

>>9937194
Tretorn

>>9937194
Tretorns I think

>>9937160
What are the first ones?

>>9937209
Zara or slp

>>9937209
Nvm slp
http://www.ysl.com/us/shop-product/men/shoes-low-sneakers-sl06-court-classic-sneakers-in-optic-white-and-red-leather_cod44801869ih.html#dept=shoes_men_

>>9937167
Weak comeback really.

>>9936563
I already commented on why this is incorrect
>>9936047


lardass


THE QUALITY is outstanding. Sure if you've never tried it on you'll think I'm talking out of my ass.

Before I bought CPs I was skeptical as well, as really how much of a difference can it make? Espcially between a $200 and a $400 shoe?


Well, TRUST ME, CP are WORTH IT.

If you refuse to believe it then good for you. Ignorance is bliss, but once you find out what you've been missing you'll be sad you didn't try them sooner.

>>9937249
basically this tbh

White shoe thread?
y or n on these reebok workout lows, I've been looking at the gum ones

>>9937160
Is there a pic of this with black sneakers?

>>9937299
just for you, anon

>>9937299
Just look for the shoes in pic but in black???? Do you not have simple skills such as problem solving?

>tfw don't bother cleaning my white sneakers
>tfw had them for years and they're all dirty and worn
Fucking glorious, absolutely fucking glorious. Although might buy another pair soon, fucking sole is getting worn

>>9937160
lol i wish the stans had that silhouette

>>9937313
Yeah stans have a terrible silhouette. Way too tall and the toe is too chunky for me

>>9937305
I love you anon :')

>>9937333
and the tounge rides up your ankle and is like 2 feet tall when you put them on.

i honestly cant decide on wether i should buy a pair of achillies low

ive got some serious shoe aversions going on because i literally hate every pair of shoes i own right now.

>>9936971
I have these. Wish I'd gotten the white ones though for more variety in my wardrobe. Soo much black, like omg! XD

>>9937350
My wardrobe is mainly black & gray. It fits my fits.

for everyone saying "you don't understand minimalism OP", really?

Just because something is minimalistic doesn't make it good. It can be minimalistic and have an especially nice/original design, but this is something common projects do not posses. Like why buy this minimalist sneaker over white converse if that's the only thing going for it?

>>9936608
>it's a white shoe, style is irrelevant because it goes with everything.
lmao what

>>9937489
white converse are ugly as fuck but you're not wrong

>>9936971
Perennially slept on. Criminally slept on.

>>9937346
Depends what you want? If you want people to notice your shoes and compliment you on them, get some margiela GATs or something.

The whole point of CP achilles low is that they're very subtle. Completely unremarkable, unless you're staring straight at them.

The perfect way to flex on people without looking like you're trying.

>>9937590
>paying 400 bucks for being completely unremarkable
Yeah, right.

At any rate, /fa/ has this interesting common personality. Typical "effay" drone wants to be validated and viewed as cool by his peers but is also absolutely terrified of being offensive in a slightest way. Hence all those monochrome "minimalistic" fits that are composed of the most basic but costly designer pieces you guys drool over. When drones are confronted by valid criticism they immediately start throwing around bullshit about subtlety, minimalism (this word gets thrown around way, way too much) and superior quality with absoultely unbearable holier than thou "lol u poor" attitude (as if their dads money actually give them the credibility to do that). But in the end those monochrome cp wearing, 300$ plain black t-shirts/jeans ladden zombies have no taste (endlessly circlejerking each other in this "no colour, girls or socially adjusted people allowed" homosexual hugbox echochamber instead) and are too chickenshit to actually try to stand out.

>>9937503
white converse is probably a bad example for this guy, http://www.kentwang.com/shoes/sneaker-white.html is probably a better example since NOBODY you will EVER meet irl is going to call you out on not having cps

>>9937590
margiella gats are disgusting. the only attention they would get is being laughed at

>>9937615
Lmao. Damn son. Who pissed on your sandwich?

subtle != completely unremarkable. The effect of the subtle flex is to put an impression in the mind of the viewer without them being consciously aware of where it's coming from.

Not all situations call for loud ass flex. Knowing when and why is the difference between between being a manchild and a functioning adult.

>>9937674
Nice mental gymnastics there. This subtle flex you're banging on about exists only in your head. If you engage in a conversation or any social activity per se with people unaware of cp's and memeochrome in general they won't even think twice about your precious nondescript white sneakers. While you will be all like, "yeah, I totally flexed on those guys, that'll show them". Seriously, if you think you're impressing someone (subtle, unsubtle way, whatever) with those shoes you are delusional. Unless they are likeminded fashion victims.

Achilles Low $260 USD at Norse Store, that's excluding shipping.
Buy before I'm tempted to waste more money.

>>9937753
fuck how do i size them?

>>9937693
>brokeboi detected

>>9937754
Idk.
Never worn them before, from my in depth research from Google, ppl say one whole size down.

I just happened to stumble across them when looking for shoes for fun.

>>9937693
Actually, it's pretty well documented that people pick up on subtle things without being fully conscious of them, and that such subtle impressions are quite powerful.

You do know that being unaware of these types of subtitles when interacting with others is strong indicator of autism?

>>9937754
Size down from nikes. Go TTS in your NB/chucks/vans/dress shoe size.

>>9937160
left to right: Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane SL/06, Tretorn Nylite, Common Projects Achilles, Adidas Originals Stan Smith, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

>>9937788
in what way are these sneakers expertly designed to be attractive exclusively subconsciously?

"These shoes are subtle and therefore if your mind doesn't subconsciously appreciate them then you're literally autistic"

alright mateo

I think they look nice

once you pass the trial of 1000 blisters the leather is buttery smooth and it feels like you're wearing nothing at all
nothing at all
nothing at all

>>9937821
how do i size them

>>9937826
they're pretty TTS
/fa/ says size down but they're lying, only do that if you have real narrow feet

>>9937826
what size are you

>>9937828
9.5 in vans

>>9937050
>they're ridiculously expensive
>$400 shoes
>ridiculous

Aahahaaha

>>9937842
I don't know vans sizing

basically i'm an 11 in one foot and 11.5 in another
I have 2 pairs of CPs, some Vintage Highs and Achilles Lows
the highs are a UK size 12, lows a UK size 11

when I first got the lows they felt a bit tight, but once I broke them in they were fine, the highs I haven't broken in yet but they feel a bit big

I have quite wide feet and i've noticed some stretching at the widest part of my foot in the shoe, I'd say go TTS, especially if you have wide feet. Just convert your size into EU sizes and work from there

>>9937828
Would you buy pic related for ~150€?

>>9937860
Didn't mean to reply to someone.

>>9937848
>look how rich i am /fa/ 400 hundred dollars more like no dollars because that's how little i care about that sum of money ha ha

>>9935991
>>9935991
so background on people who say common projects are quality

usually poorer upbringing

used to vans or other vulcanized rubber soles

have never seen a leather insole

so when you make high end shoes with a good year welt and a cork midsole that you "break" in you usally seal it with a leather insole

/fa/ doesn't know that

they were just told leather insole is USUALLY a sin of quality construction

so an enterprising young black and asian man comes along and decides to MARKET a cupsole sneaker as "handstiched"

since 99.9% of people "into fashion" suffer from group thinking and the telephone game

they assume that any cup soled sneaker with a stiched upper means it must be a good year welt or possess the same qualities of a good year welted shoe

in reality cup soled sneakers are a cheaper and easier way to attach a third party non-custom specification order of a sneaker sole

it's just a standard outsole, standard upper with no felt lining (rip the lining and foam off of nikes the backside of the upper feels like the inside of common projects

and a glued insole (pour boiling water into your common projects that cheap leather insole will lift right off of the mid

-----------------------

basically i've been saying the same shit for years but teens will be teens and they will grow out of the common projects, acne jeans and voidthebrand with a temple of jawns "made to measure" jacket

TOJ is a whole 'nother issue

last time im postin this

>>9937882
I have no fucking clue as to what you just said.

>>9937882
>>9937882
lol try and stop me from wearing acne faggot

>>9937882
Is this bait?

>>9937848
if $400 is so little to you I assume you're pretty well off, what are you doing wasting your time on 4chan? Go do rich people stuff

>>9936604
>>leather already creasing
All leather ever (with the possible exception of something like shell cordovan) creases. It's just the nature of the beast. See: >>9937861, >>9937860.
>99.9% of people "into fashion" suffer from group thinking and the telephone game
For once, Sieg isn't a retarded faggot.

>>9937942
p.s.: the leather CP uses isn't even that nice, despite how much /fa/ and other online communities incessantly fellate the brand.

>>9937882
aren't you like 50 years old?

>>9937861
pls reply

>>9937911
>posts on a fashion board
>doesn't understand shoe construction

gg anon

>>9938105
>posts on a fashion board
>knows about shoe construction
>is proud of this fact

>>9937254
there is a big difference in terms of quality and construction between most $200 and $400 because there are plenty of awful $200 shoes out there

>>9938126
>encounters someone who knows things about something they are interested in
>scolds them in an attempt to feel better about themselves

>>9937882

This is very on point.

What you really get when you buy CPs is a silhouette that isn't available in any of the alternatives. None of them do the whole rounded chunky heel into a slim toe in quite the same manner.

>>9937807
Go back, read everything I read. Then go back and read it again. You might learn something.

>>9937860
No. You should save up a little more and get them either with much less wear, or new during a big sale.

>>9935991
>autism engaged
materials and build. check that italian leather; poke it and watch how it flexes compared to similar shoes. the stitching is consistent on the uppers and lowers. most shoes don't even stitch it properly and are slight off lined.

stan smiffs look ok but the finer details aren't there with exception to the made in germany versions that use different leather and high q.

>>9937160
All of those have multiple logos and/or colour.

The common projects are the most sleek compared to the bulky SLPs and Stans and the converse which have a toe cap.

>>9938436
Aren't Achilles basically 1:1 copies of Rod Lavers minus the branding tho

http://www.thecorner.com/cz/men/low-tops-trainers_cod44776485we.html

use "PRIVATESALE" to get 40% off which puts them down to €120, comparable to CP's quality wise

>>9937278
absolutely not

>>9938451

only autists would look at a shoe that intently and closely. no one is going to have their face that close to your shoes, and if they do, they won't notice anyway

Just got mine a few weeks ago for $300 at tres bien. Awesome shoes. I haven't had a problem with my feet blistering because I guess I'm not a pussy.

>>9937305
good one

>>9938542
blistering is caused by shoes not fitting properly, which happens a lot to the fuccbois on here because they buy them used, sight-unseen off the internet, then they make up excuses like how you need to break in the high quality leather to stop the blisters from happening

>>9938577
Well glad I got the right size. CPs are like really long on the foot though I've noticed. Like they don't look outlandishly long but they are longer than most shoes.

>>9936609
>they'll last longer
this arguments is invalid because you retards keep changing your style every year
it's not like you're going to keep this shoe for 10 years

stop deluding yourself

admit you're a brandwhore trendhopper

>>9935991
i think the charmpoint might be the date code on the back, which you can apply to your 'verses with some gold ink and one of those rotary stamp things that clerks have

>>9938592
>white sneakers have gone out of style before

Lol okay.

>>9936000
>minimalistic aesthetic

jesus christ what is wrong with you drooling retards
it's not fucking "minimalistic" god damn

>>9938595
who said they went out of style?

is really everyone on /fa/ underage as shown itt? i thought this was just a meme

>>9938595
Eh
I mean they are fucking huge right now, which is arguably the reason why so many people are buying CPs
Everyone not even into fashion particularly and their grandmas have white sneakers, white sneakers might not have ever been overtly unfashionable but they sure as hell are super fucking hip right now.

>>9938602
It is though.

>>9938608
This shoe has been a "meme" for 2 fucking years on this board. It's not a meme shoe it's just a good fucking white sneaker.

ohhhhh brother.

You efay fags are so lame. I think the CP is cool but no where near the price tag, even more so since they raised they're prices from years ago. Simply put you're all a bunch of nut huggers, the silhouette is about all the shoe has going for it. Keep telling yourselves "zomg the quality tho" no one gives a shit, are you the same fags that toothbrush your air force ones every night after coming home school?
Pretty god dam sure if the EXACT shoe was put out sketchers for the same price tag there wouldn't be a bunch of "minimalism never goes out of style" posts. You guys are sooooo gay.

>>9936000
>>9936099
>>9936980 >you don't understand minimalism?
>>9937489 >minimalistic
>>9938616 suck my fat cock

please /fa/, you need to stop raping this fucking word
do you all think minimalism is a white t-shirt, black jeans?

I can't fucking believe this shit hole

>>9938628
Are you telling me that the Common Project Achilles Sneaker is not mimalistic?

>>9938627
This post read like it was written by a 16 year old who doesn't have the money to buy CPs and has never handled them in real life.

>>9938631
"minimalist", perhaps
it's just a basic shoe, "minimalistic" is not a fucking word

most people on /fa/ have it in their head that minimalism as a school of thought relates to stuff like a white t-shirt, black jeans, white shoes etc
couldn't be further from the truth

>>9938633
Not even close.

It was written by someone who has seen hype go in and out. CPs are the next Dunk, haha. And trust me, $400 don't make you a baller.

>>9938636
minimalistic
/ˌmJnJməˈlJstJk/
adjective
1.
(of an artistic style) using simple elements with little embellishment


I really can't tell if you're retarded or just baiting.

>>9938645
>"they are just like dunks all hype"
>literally not remotely similar
>have been popular on this board for 3 years
>"It's just a fad guys!"

Anyone who thinks they are a fad is new.

>>9938649
I'm not here to spoonfeed you man
minimalism in fashion is very different to what you think it is
do a fucking google image search on "minimalist fashion", note the anti-figure shapes and whatever else you see that aren't fucking CP's

>>9938654
GUARANTEED you just found out about CPs 6 months ago.

>>9938656
>spouts bullshit
>gets proven wrong
>"I'm not gonna spoon feed you!!!!"
>"this is reel minimalism!!!"
>"I know fashun"


>doesn't even know what minmalstic is a word

>>9938636
Enlighten me as to what minimalism is.

>>9938666
Satan trips

>>9938665
He's kinda right though, I'm not saying CPs aren't minimalistic, but basically every fucking all white sneaker is minimalistic as hell, CPs aren't really shining example on that category. Vans Authentics are even more minimalistic than CPs, you don't get much simpler than that.

>>9938660
About a year and a half ago. CPs have been popular for years. Ask anyone who owns CPs in a decent colorway if they regret their purchase and 99% of them will say they do not and it was a good purchase.

>>9938672
K dude.

>>9938633
>has never handled them in real life.
this fucking argument, i swear
your acting like they cost 2k or sth
hahah do you seriously think you're rich for owning those

>>9938670
Yah I see what you are saying. You aren't paying for CPs because they are "the most minmalstic shoe out there". You're paying for them because they combine a solid minimal design with quality material and build.

>>9938679
Did I call you a poorfag and laugh? No. Looks like I hit the nail on the head and it struck a nerve there.

>>9938666
http://the-rosenrot.com/2013/08/defining-minimalism-in-fashion.html

>>9938689
>You're paying for them because they combine a solid minimal design with quality material and build
That's kinda how I see it yeah, it also helps that white sneaker works so well with most fits and when you pair that with a good build quality you get a sneaker that you will simply get fuckton of use out of and so I can see the appeal of them.
But that's just me, I don't even own CPs and I don't even particularly want a pair.

Overpriced as hell, remember that when they launched, their sneaker were 2x less expensive.

>>9938721
Pretty sure the makers were losing money and chose to increase price rather than lower quality.

>>9938728
>Pretty sure the makers were losing money

but you actually don't know it, you don't start a business by losing money right off. Sure you can borrow money but losing money when you start a bosing is just ridiculous.
One of their first interview clearly state they have a high price to expand slowly : http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/common-projects-the-perfect-sneaker/

so when you wear white shoes, are you supposed to keep them super fucking clean or are they supposed to look worn eventually? I never understood why you would want to buy white shoes because it seems like they would get filthy insanely fast.

>>9938752
>he doesn't bleach his sneakers after every wear

>>9935991
I have worn my CP's for a week and have received over ten positive comments from my peers/strangers. They also help boost my materialistic self confidence.

>>9938752
/fa/ hates dirty white sneakers
I bought canvas ones for the sole purpose of getting them filthy as fuck
Slight wear looks fine however, no matter who you ask, depending on the shoe it might even be what you want (converses look way better bit worn)

>>9938926
>/fa/ hates dirty white sneakers
/fa/ is not one person, it depends on the sneaker some look better beat than others.

>>9938752
I clean mine every night. It takes less than five minutes and they still look mint. Really just got to be careful of people stepping on your shoes and trying to dodge any potential movements where you'd scuff them.

>>9938947
then what would be some ones that would look good beat?

>>9935991
White shoes go with everything,
They compliment nearly every outfit and look nice almost always. if you haven't figured that out yet you should probably leave.

>>9938969
stan smith

Im fine with vans authentics that have insoles. Theyre cheap, easy, literally classic, and minimalist. Im 19, skate, and have better shit to spend money on than elitist kicks.

EDC tickets or CPs... hmmm i wonder which might bring me greater happiness.

>>9939006
>19
You have no place in a thread discussing a grown man shoe. Go back to suckling at your mother's teat and leave the discussion to the grown ups.

>>9939032
where do you think we are?

>>9939040
This is a gentlemans establishment where only refined men of age 36+ come to discuss fashion.
>>9939032
You're fucking retarded for not realizing where you are.

>>9938992
stans look like shit new or beat lmao

>>9939032
Confirmed for 16yo

>>9939006
That's cool and all. But I'm 19 and can afford both. So fuck you nigga!

>>9938542
What is the name of that lacing?

>>9939213
display lacing

>>9939216
fuck off.

>>9938501
Y

What's a cheaper alternative that isn't SS or RL

>buying white sneakers

>>9939213
I have no clue. They come laced like this.

>>9939292
what are the bottom ones?

>>9939310

Saint Laurent

>>9939292
Got a pair of black CPs for 250, feels pretty worth too me.

400+ is too much for these shoes.

>>9936290
>one person

>>9938483
invalid code

>>9937861
if it were me I'd get all white, but you might as well get those if that's what you like, unless you want to never wear your shoes then its smarter to buy used

Completely off topic, but I have a pair of Size 42 CPs and I want to get some Margiela German Army Trainers. Should I get size 42 in those as well?

>>9938542
w2c socks

I just got my CP's today I heard the gold numbers can fade, how do I prevent that from happening?

>>9939889
Uniqlo.

>>9939906
Google "hot glue"

>>9937194
I own a pair myself. They're not the best but they get the job done for a broke lad like me m8.

>>9938633
>taking that post seriously

i love when people do this. what an autistic faggot you are

>>9939847
For MMM GATs size down one from your CP size.

>>9940254
So I should get size 41?
people got weird sizing since someone else to size up w_w

>>9938728
You're an idiot if that's what you believe. Those shoes probably cost $80 to make max.

>>9939213
I think it's called sawtooth or something like that.

>>9938608
>>9938622

Guys CPs were popular on this board since AT LEAST 2010

>>9939906

My gold numbers haven't faded at all and i haven't done anything to them.


just don't be so rough on your shoes, you have to try REALLY hard, like purposefully to rub them off.

>>9941057
So?

Since when does that factor in?

You're not taking into account bulk costs.


The reason why they can make it "so cheap" is that if they are smart and have the right funding they will bulk buy the marterials that allow them to lower the cost price.
Let me tell you, NO WHERE are you going to buying something at cost price. Not only do you need to factor in labor, but you need to factor in logistics (getting item from A to B), taxes, predicted loss (they know some shoes will enivitably be "lost" or stolen, this is factored into the price and weighted on every shoe so they don't take THAT much of a hit from several thousand stolen shoes), and then simply the markup for the brand name.
So it's fucking stupid to argue "well it only cost X to make why would you buy it at 2x?" for all the reasons listened.


also compared to mainstream retail that is CRAZY expensive. I saw a cost price list for Ray Bans once. It literally costs them $4-8 to make the sunglasses, once you factor everything else in though they are $140.
If you don't understand production business models and logistics then don't even argue "it only costs $X to make"

>>9939263
because they're hideous?

>>9938721
>2x less expensive

so, half?

>>9941474
yes

>>9938459
You never seen slp in person have you kid? >>9938479
Yep.

>>9939847
42 cps had too much room for me
but 42 gats fit perfect