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    IronMan
    Joined: 9 Jan 2019

    After some thinking (and some forum useful suggestions) i have decided to buy a pair of leather sneakers, i didn't use them for years and the big monstrous super-hyped ones never attracted me… i would prefer a pair, simple and elegant with no logos, that can be used on every occasion and abuse them.

    My eyes stared at this dark navy coloured one, Common Projects:

    https://www.fransboonestore.com/products/common-projects-original-achilles-ow-deep-navy

    What do you think of this model and brand? Are they ok for a short man (i am 172 cm tall) and not fat but neither thin?

    And more important, would they be good with a good pair of IH jeans on?

    last edited by 22 Jan 2019, 18:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      canoeclub
      Joined: 6 Jun 2018

      hey there, I love Common Projects. In all honesty, that navy is probably my favorite leather they do in the Achilles Low. As for sizing and such, I had to size up as they're a tad narrow. With that being said, i've completely beaten mine and they're still holding up. Many unplanned hikes, games of basketball, or the occasional skateboarding session in them and they're still kicking. ALSO, they're going to look absolutely killer with some IH jeans - especially something with a bit more of a tapered cut.

      Menswear of Appreciation
      www.shopcanoeclub.com

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        IronMan
        Joined: 9 Jan 2019

        @canoeclub:

        hey there, I love Common Projects. In all honesty, that navy is probably my favorite leather they do in the Achilles Low. As for sizing and such, I had to size up as they're a tad narrow. With that being said, i've completely beaten mine and they're still holding up. Many unplanned hikes, games of basketball, or the occasional skateboarding session in them and they're still kicking. ALSO, they're going to look absolutely killer with some IH jeans - especially something with a bit more of a tapered cut.

        oh man, you just sold me a pair with this post! thank you so much for your recommendation 🙂

        this model 1528-xx-1977 is basically unavailable everywhere in my size but i have found it here:

        http://www.meme-desirsdavenir.com/common-projects-original-mens-achilles-low-deep-navy-sneakers-p-755.html

        but i am concerned about the price… so low, do you think i should trust? no discussions in web for this site

        and about size, so they actually fit smaller? cause i have read the opposite thing, that CP sneakers fits larger and i would need to choose 1 size down compared to other branded sneakers such as nike and adidas

        last edited by 22 Jan 2019, 20:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          canoeclub
          Joined: 6 Jun 2018

          Yeah man, I'm not familiar with that website at all so I can't speak on it… but if it's not too good to be true you've found a nice little gold mine, ha.

          As for sizing, I've just got a fairly wide foot and wanted to size up as opposed to hoping they'd give near the ball of my foot. To give you an idea, however, I wear 42 in Buttero, 9.5/10 in anything US sizing, and got the CPs in size 43.

          Menswear of Appreciation
          www.shopcanoeclub.com

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            IronMan
            Joined: 9 Jan 2019

            @canoeclub:

            Yeah man, I'm not familiar with that website at all so I can't speak on it… but if it's not too good to be true you've found a nice little gold mine, ha.

            As for sizing, I've just got a fairly wide foot and wanted to size up as opposed to hoping they'd give near the ball of my foot. To give you an idea, however, I wear 42 in Buttero, 9.5/10 in anything US sizing, and got the CPs in size 43.

            yeah exactly, too good to be true and the site seems pretty much amateur made… i won't put my cc details into that  😶

            Basically the "Deep Navy" model (1528-xx-1977) is older and not available anymore. New model is called "Dark Navy", 1528-xx-3013:

            https://www.common-projectsshoes.com/original-achilles-low/13-common-projects-navy-original-achilles-sneakers-men.html

            From pics it seems a bit lighter compared to the Deep Blue one. Which one do you have pal? Do you still think this new model would be effective as the old?

            And thanks for the detailed sizing tips!

            last edited by 22 Jan 2019, 23:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              IronMan
              Joined: 9 Jan 2019

              Can someone tell me which between the two navy models 1528-1977 and 1528-3013 is darker tone and more similar to black?

              last edited by 29 Jan 2019, 22:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                popvulture
                見習いボス
                Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                I've got a pair of the classic black low-tops and can definitely vouch for their quality. They manage to hold their crispiness pretty well, too—mine still look pretty new.

                WTB
                IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                last edited by 6 Feb 2019, 04:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  manufc10
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                  I love the Common Project Court highs but the only thing that bugs me about them is the weird "serial number" they have stamped in gold across the side of the heel.

                  last edited by 7 Feb 2019, 19:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    popvulture
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                    Ha that's their whole thing! I mean, sorta the brand calling card, I suppose. It actually all means something, I forget exactly… I think it's like style number / color number / shoe size in one order or another.

                    WTB
                    IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                    Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                    last edited by 7 Feb 2019, 21:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      manufc10
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                      Well I think it looks bad.  It's like emblazoning a huge VIN on the exterior of a car or something…ok maybe not exactly like that but it looks ugly.

                      last edited by 8 Feb 2019, 18:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        popvulture
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                        I like the number! Hey, opinions opinions 😃

                        A couple years ago you'd be really in luck, as there were a lot of companies that made CP style shoes, just without the number. Saturdays made some… a couple others whose names I forget and can't find much via Google, but I did find these:

                        https://www.nationalstandard.fr/en/men

                        Might be an option?

                        WTB
                        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                        last edited by 8 Feb 2019, 22:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          veloaudio
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 9 Dec 2012

                          @manufc10:

                          I love the Common Project Court highs but the only thing that bugs me about them is the weird "serial number" they have stamped in gold across the side of the heel.

                          I'm not a fan of the numbers either but CP are some of the most comfortable sneakers I own. The last just hits my foot shape.

                          last edited by 9 Feb 2019, 15:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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