The Sneakers we wear with our jeans

[indigoeagle]

The US Rubber Company are also made in Slovakia. I think that factory produces for a number of companies. I also have some Spalwarts which are from there, I'd guess.

I wear the same size in all: EU 44.
Edit: The novesta I have in UK 10 which is EU 45.

This one

In vans I normally wear a US 11  (they say EUR 44.5) or US 11.5, which they say is EU 45.

Recently the US RC were on sale at aboutyou. Perhaps you can still find them there. I didn't see that Vans style there though.
Mostly these in high and low.

 

Edited June 6, 2023 by indigoeagle

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

@Broark @beautiful_FrEaK brother bridge reproduce GATs. Maybe worth looking into? I enjoy their boots a lot. Have no idea how the sneakers are. 
 

https://brotherbridgetokyo.com/collections/the-berlin

[Broark]

Same problem I have with more Japanese footwear, they don’t make up to size 12. 

[indigoeagle]

2 hours ago, Broark said:

Same problem I have with more Japanese footwear, they don’t make up to size 12. 

Have you tried the Asahi yet? I'd say their largest size 29.0 is one size bigger than US11.
But probably works only, if you have slim feet.

[Broark]

@indigoeagle Haven't tried Asahi yet, I do have fairly wide feet (I'm a US 12 in MiUSA New Balance which are known for being wider).
I've also heard mixed things on the quality. They seem pretty affordable if purchased from Japan directly, but they're also difficult to track down in 29 cm.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I bought a size up in the Asahi. Will let you know once I really wear them.

[mlwdp]

Vans authentic Dx leopard from Coverchord

 

[MJF9]

^ nice them

[ColonelAngus]

On 6/5/2023 at 10:17 AM, Flash said:

@ColonelAngus they run pretty true , take your vans/converse size 

I wear a 9.5 in Chuck 70’s but a 10 in NB,Adidas, Onitsuka, etc. still not sure if 9.5 is the right way to go 

[Flash]

I don't know mate , I'm pretty much the same size in every brand I wear so maybe pop into a footlocker and just try on a random pair of 1's to get your size right then go from there 

[Double 0 Soul]

They fit the same as any pair of Nike sneax (forgiving) .. the AJ1's are a little narrower than the 2s 3s 4s 5s ect but find a pair of Nike that fit and it's all gravy..

[bod]

Anyone have a pair of Wakouwa deck shoes, if so what’s the sizing and fit like?

I was done with JP deck shoes after my Asahi disaster but I’ve always had my eye on these

[beautiful_FrEaK]

4 hours ago, bod said:

my Asahi disaster but I’ve always had my eye on these

Do tell, I must have missed (or more likely forgot) it.

[indigoeagle]

The Asahi sneakers fit one size larger than the others. I got the Doek and Trophy in 29. The Asahi is the same in 28.
So I have a white pair in 29 to sell for EUR 89+ shipping. I've worn them once outside, so the soles are not 100% clean anymore.
The same as these:

https://www.officinegenerale.com/en/shoes/1894-asahi-sneakers-japanese-cotton.html

 

[indigoeagle]

Some more infos on the Asahi deck shoes. The outsole for the 29/45 measures from heel to tip 31cm as compared to Vans US 11 - 29.5cm and for the Doek 29-  30cm.

I'll post some pics in the community sales thread.

[silencejoe]

Got this on sales 

[fresh1]

Hardly wear them anymore, but they'll probably always be my favorites. Nothing rare, limited, hard to get...just classic. 

 

[buler]

First pair of Tigers I've had since high school. Don't know why I waited so long. I need to try a Made in Japan pair.

 

[mondo]

^ busted out a pair of those I'd had sitting in the closet for a few years and wore them to work – the soles came off during the walk there! Lucky I had some old doc chukkas in my desk drawer. Australian climate's not kind to old sneakers... Nike air crumbles away, New Balance rubber cracks... anything with a Margom sole unit seems to last the distance, though. I've some ancient Common Projects high tops that I got second hand as beaters that will not quit, as well as a few Buttero and more presentable CP.

Lately I've been enjoying Doek and Moonstar – I should take pics, I guess

[NilsLW]

The Mexico 66 is a lovely sneaker, classic.
Here's my pair:

Edited June 26, 2023 by NilsLW

[Geeman]

@buler i dont think the MIJ tigers actually look as good as the normal ones

[buler]

@Geeman I want a pair of these. I know, not vintage at all.

 

Edited June 27, 2023 by buler

[NilsLW]

Lucked out with an amazing sale and bought myself a pair of sneaker I never thought I'd own. These have been a grail for me for a loong time so I'm over the moon.

[Flash]

Some recent purchases 

Bought the Chicago's , ajko breds and the 86 big bubble in Japan from Worm and the black/white 85 1's ( repro ) i bought off ebay 

Got a pair of jordan 1 retro shadows on the way aswell 

[Double 0 Soul]

Bitten by the sneaker bug!

Nice little collection that^

[Flash]

12 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Bitten by the sneaker bug!

Nice little collection that^

Thanks mate , this is all the nike 

 

[buler]

Got this Tiger Mexico 66 in indigo denim colorway. It's actually made out of Okayama denim. Came with a nice sample. Shoes are very nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I was about to get some Birkenstock Zürich until I realised I have ugly feet...

So these are speaking to me right now:

 

[Geeman]

Where did you find the all white 70s?

Looking to replace my pair.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

On the official homepage. Seems to be an online exclusive model