The Sneakers we wear with our jeans

[Mtvare]

Very nice. How does the width of the toe box compare with Converse?

[Broark]

22 minutes ago, Mtvare said:

Very nice. How does the width of the toe box compare with Converse?

From what I can recall they feel pretty similar, but it's been a few years since I've worn Cons.
They're maybe a tad wider in the toebox, but not by much.

[Mtvare]

Thanks! Probably rules then out for me then.

[julian-wolf]

Old Nigel Cabourn joints, got them on sale from Speedway in maybe 2018

Really like the discoloration of the canvas at high-sweat points, and the way the tongue has held creases and the laces have worn through the taping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[julian-wolf]

Mill Reef Gallop Oxfords, got these from Canvas in late 2020

Really cool shoes but they didn’t hold up great. Main complaint is the rubber at the heel coming delaminated and flapping around within just the first year or so; they haven’t seen a ton of wear since then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[julian-wolf]

The Flat Head SNK-01

Great kicks, would get another pair if I could. Buttery soft leather and solid construction. Not worth MSRP (at least for my use case), but they used to show up on Yahoo pretty regularly for like 50% off and at that point it was hard to complain

 

 

 

 

 

[Alec Leamas]

12 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

The Flat Head SNK-01

Great kicks, would get another pair if I could. Buttery soft leather and solid construction. Not worth MSRP (at least for my use case), but they used to show up on Yahoo pretty regularly for like 50% off and at that point it was hard to complain

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty cool to see a shoe in that style and with that level of usage NOT completely broken up and the sole coming away from the upper! They must be well built!

[julian-wolf]

@Alec Leamas Yeah, those ones are built like tanks. The soles themselves are wearing through near the heels, so I need to figure out how to replace those, but otherwise they're in great shape.

[youngofthesoonest]

I have the white version of those sneakers and they are seriously well made. 

[rbeck]

Been eyeing these Crocketts ever since Vans did an all canvas version. They're on sale now for a hefty discount so I had to get a pair. 

For those who don't know, Cee Blues is this guy's denim brand. He quickly became my favorite skater when I saw a clip of him in some wide leg selvedge jeans. 

[Maynard Friedman]

MiJ PF Flyers with Warehouse 1003XX

[MJF9]

TSPTR x Standard & Strange... courtesy of our man above @Maynard Friedman (excluding the white socks, of course)

[Broark]

Anyone here have ever tried Valsport sneakers from Italy?
If so curious if you have any sizing recommendations, really like this colorway and would go nicely with the Italian made WoM jeans.

[Double 0 Soul]

Ask maynard to lend you some of his 1980s Italian terrace wear

Jeez.. I’ve just looked at the previous page, some monstrosities on there.. can one of the mods tear it out and burn it?

[Broark]

15 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

.. can one of the mods tear it out and burn it?

Nah, we're not in the business of deleting posts.

[Double 0 Soul]

Ah! Touché 

[indigoeagle]

1 hour ago, Broark said:

Anyone here have ever tried Valsport sneakers from Italy?
If so curious if you have any sizing recommendations, really like this colorway and would go nicely with the Italian made WoM jeans.
 

Funny, that you mention them.
I saw a pair recently, that was quite unique.
Haven't tried them on yet.

Autry have been very popular these last years in Europe. Are they known in the US?
I think, they are originally from the US, but have been revived recently by Italians.

Edited September 20 by indigoeagle

[Broark]

1 minute ago, indigoeagle said:

Funny, that you mention them.
I saw a pair recently, that was quite unique.
Haven't tried them on yet.

Autry have been very popular these last years in Europe. Are they known in the US?

Let me know if you do end up trying them out.
Autry is a bit too much for me, I've seen a few people out and about wearing them but not many.

[Maynard Friedman]

1 hour ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Ask maynard to lend you some of his 1980s Italian terrace wear

Just checking… I have Fila, Sergio Tacchini and Ellesse and I can throw in some Diadora Borg Elites for good measure.

[MJF9]

Diadora Borg Elites 🔥

[Double 0 Soul]

Nice bit of patina on these Chucks.. nothing fancy, just standard white Chucks with 2yrs of wear

..some grime build up from my thumbs where i pull them on

[nopal]

Digging the laces ^

These are still where I’m at. My inconspicuous Vans. Sitting next to a pair of Common Projects and more than a pair of Paraboot but still the shoes I reach for most of the time. At least a couple of years of wear but don’t know how old. Been going from one pair of Vans to the next for quite a while now. 

[malik]

Anyone know where to get Spring Court G2 in the US (other than all white or navy?)

Back in the day they had a beige with the thick mint sole. Absolute bangers, top left here. 

 

Edited September 30 by malik

[Broark]

A couple more recent purchases.
Rick Owens high top Ramones in stone coated denim.
Super comfortable, feel more like boots on foot. I like the side zip for convenience.


New Balance x Kith 990v4. Been on a big NB kick the last couple of years.
Honestly I didn't expect to win these when I entered the raffle.

[UkeNo]

 

Edited October 27 by UkeNo

[Mtvare]

Love that scene. Clearly they were not anticipating the NB revival...

[UkeNo]

Just now, Mtvare said:

Love that scene. Clearly they were not anticipating the NB revival...

Very true. I kinda like the 576 as well. There are made in the Uk and US pairs too. 

[MJF9]

@Broark how are your other Rick Owen trainers doing?  

[Broark]

6 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

@Broark how are your other Rick Owen trainers doing?  

Good! I wear them a few times a week.
But I'll probably be start wearing the high tops more often if it ever decides to cool off here.

[Double 0 Soul]

12 hours ago, Broark said:

Good! I wear them a few times a week.

 

Just around the house i hope