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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • neph93N
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      @IronMan  I’m not presuming to speak for everyone here, but I have a feeling you may be pitching this to the wrong crowd. Not sure how many of the people here wear Barba Napoli or Incotex. There is generally a more rugged look amongst a lot (but by no means all) Iron Heart fans.

      The sneakers most guys wear here will be Chucks, NB or Vans with some Shoes Like Pottery, Buzz Rickson etc thrown in. You have Moonstar also. Possibly Common Projects. TFH and IH have both made sneakers. Most of these brands are making a version of the post war athletic shoe or a simple skate shoe.  Check them out by all means.

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        @neph93 you mean a more biker like look? I am talking here about quality… i wear barba and incotex but i also wear ironheart and samurai jeans... all of them is quality for me. Looking for a sneaker recommendation here cause i know there is a good cultured community here about clothing. I am young and trying to build a good wardrobe both for casual and business. The fact that money are not a problem for me may look out of place almost everywhere but i am just seeking help cause i don't have enough knowledge about brands and things yet. What TFH stands for? Can you please send me some links in private of what you mentioned?

        And i replace my question, anyone any experience on these?

        https://www.greats.com/products/the-royale-blanco-white?view=2

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        • neph93N
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          @IronMan It’s not an issue of money at all. Nor is it about bikers.

          I’m just saying that you may not get much of a response because the clothing you’re referencing and sneakers you ask about aren’t typically discussed here. I may be wrong and there may be others who appreciate that kind of thing but my feeling is there are at best only a few. Please feel free to ask these things and continue to do so by all means, but don’t be surprised if you get a limited response.

          I think it is great that you’re combining IH and Samurai with continental fashion labels. Sounds exciting and makes me think of how there’s a lot of combining of Japanese denim with refined streetwear going on in NYC these days. Maybe you’ll inspire others here to do the same.

          TFH stands for “The Flat Head”. They have made sneakers in the past but probably not so much now. The other brands I mention will reveal themselves easily with a bit of googling. Good luck!

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • louisboscoL
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            @IronMan:

            And i replace my question, anyone any experience on these?

            https://www.greats.com/products/the-royale-blanco-white?view=2

            some of the brands that neph mentioned are great quality sneakers. common projects being one of them similar to the link that you mentioned. i have no experience with those so i can't attest to their quality at all. but if you're looking for a similar shoe. maybe also have a looking into maison margiela's replica range.

            also, many brands do the same replica shoe (as they're known) adidas has their gazelles or van's old skool has a somewhat similar silhouette.

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            • Stuart.TS
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              Anyone remember Simple from the early 90s? Got a pair today out of nostalgia and ultimately, comfort. They have a memory foam insole. So comfy straight out the box…

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                @Stuart.T:

                Anyone remember Simple from the early 90s? Got a pair today out of nostalgia and ultimately, comfort. They have a memory foam insole. So comfy straight out the box…

                Yeah great memories. I used to skate in these. Where did you get it from if you mind me asking?

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                • Stuart.TS
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                  @Jordan23 I got these in the UK from https://simplefootwear.co.uk there is a US site too

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                  • Jordan23J
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                    Thx bro!

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                    • ShoremanS
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                      @Stuart.T:

                      Anyone remember Simple from the early 90s? Got a pair today out of nostalgia and ultimately, comfort. They have a memory foam insole. So comfy straight out the box…

                      I’ve been interested in picking up a pair for a while but am unsure how to size. How would you say they fit?

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                      • Stuart.TS
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                        @Shoreman I have a UK 9, and UK 9s in Vans and 70s Cons. They fit roughly the same, if anything they run a little smaller (but not half a size or anything). I've been wearing mine all day today and damn they are the most comfortable sneakers I've owned in years.

                        The toebox is a smidge wider than vans and cons, which is great if you walk a lot as foot spread can be a killer in narrow shoes. I'm already convinced I'm getting another pair soon!

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                        • ShoremanS
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                          @Stuart.T:

                          @Shoreman I have a UK 9, and UK 9s in Vans and 70s Cons. They fit roughly the same, if anything they run a little smaller (but not half a size or anything). I've been wearing mine all day today and damn they are the most comfortable sneakers I've owned in years.

                          The toebox is a smidge wider than vans and cons, which is great if you walk a lot as foot spread can be a killer in narrow shoes. I'm already convinced I'm getting another pair soon!

                          Thanks for the detailed response, @Stuart.T
                          I think I’ll try going with my regular sneaker size.

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                          • DionD
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                            Grabbed a bargain and snagged these sneakers a while ago. They're the No. 288 Bleeker in Natural. Completely leather lined, with a leather exterior and Made in Portugal. Extremely comfortable to wear. Their MSRP was ridiculously high but I payed only 10% of their original price for a brand new pair so a pretty nice deal.

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                              I almost drowned them in Obenauf's Leather Oil trying to darken them but the exterior stayed the same only developing some weird marks. The leather interior darkened very nicely though and they've become very soft and comfortable. They used to bless me with blisters after some wear but now they're extremely comfortable and supple. I also swapped the laces and this is how they look after some on/off wear now. Love them!


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                                Been looking around for some low-top sneaks like converse or vans that DON'T split where my foot bends. Does the vulcanized sole of some brands like Pottery and Moonster solve this issue?

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                                  Not sure what you're asking. You have a picture?

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                                    to my experience ALL vulcanized cup soles seperate and fall apart at the bend areas with use.
                                    Go for stitched ones - IMO the only solution to prevent this…

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                                    • louisboscoL
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                                      new balance x red wing. couldn't be any better. best of both worlds for me!


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                                      • spitfiredealerS
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                                        Was looking at them. But price tag seemed steep. They look nice there.

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                                          They are looking good [emoji106]
                                          Are they a new release?

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            It’s a smart collaboration for sure, both in terms of marketing and the end result. I think the price tag for that kind of work is always going to be higher, whether it is justified or not. I really like these.

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                                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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