This was surprisingly not snooty. I respect that a lot. I always hate when channels like this trash talk lower end options as though all people can afford $400 sneakers. This was an honest comparison between all of them, which was great to see.
@Daniel C read the comments of all "minimal white sneakers", they bash the Stan smith or anything under 100 dollars, and if you don't say something that cosy over 200 then you're wearing trash. They love to say "full grain leather" Italian rubber outsole, and not know exactly what that really means. Gain leather is just basic "real leather". And rubber is rubber. I think alpha m made a recent videos trying to buy a new white pair, and he subtlety shades anything under 150. Same with the comments, it seems to be common projects or nothing, and you're trash if you wear Stan smith's/the likes.
As a guy who’s accused of having a white sneaker addition, I LOVE this video. I’ve watched it a few times. I also used to work in luxury retail and sold CPs. I actually got a client to buy 5 pair of Stans instead of a pair of CPs.
Im not a dude but I watch your videos cause they're very informative. You're like the male version of Justine leconte. Educating people on style basics and tips and tricks. I appreciate the professionalism mixed with a tinge of casualness and I am SO grateful you don't scream at my face or pretend to be funny. You don't come off as pretentious or douchey like SOME male fashion TH-cam gurus too. AND NOT EVERY VIDEO IS SPONSORED!! Keep on keeping on!
I’ve been to Saks Off Fifth and always find Common Projects around $230-$250. Also, around Christmas time (at least last year) they were giving a lot of $80 “gift cards” (I say “gift cards” in quotes because you need to spend over $80, only one is usable per purchase, and the window to use it was a specific week) I used about 6 within the span of the week and got some amazing deals.
This is how you make a video. Tell us what we want to know upfront, Abundance of information, and kept it concise. Every TH-camr could learn something from this blueprint.
I just subscribed to you because of THIS specific video. There are a lot of videos out there comparing white shoes but some have a little bit of options or have canvas shoes in them. This is specifically leather shoes and the comparison was vast.! I know which shoes I will be buying thanks to this video.! The Greats ones :D
the most honest and holistic video on leather sneakers. I watched this and was deciding between koio and common projects. CP is about same price with koio when it's on sale and that is what i bought. First day i wore it, i thought it is EXTREMELY uncomfortable, the leather kept biting in to my big toe knuckle, i bites a little in the heel too. Turns out, the leather is creasing inwards into my toe knuckle, thats why i'm feeling the pain. After bending it to develop crease and to break in, my 2nd wear felt great. CP=WORTH IT
as a 38.5-sized female new subscriber (who also purchase men and children's shoes on occasions), i absolutely love those reviews. very helpful thank you.
This video is incredible! I like the level of detail that you offer on each shoe, and I appreciate how you frame the comparisons into the context of the market, production methods, delivery timelines, etc.
Of the ones I’ve tried, I’d go with Koio or Beckett Simonon over CPs or Oliver Cabell (or any Adidas, of course). This is an excellent video. Excited for more excellent “full time” Kavalier content. So much value in one video!
That’s odd since you dedicated a video to acemarks sneakers. Why wouldn’t you commend that one? This is exactly why people get heat for the paid sponsors. You have to be consistent with what you recommend.
2 things: Greats transitioned to lower quality leather for their new batches and removed the Margom soles for some non branded one. Feels cheaper in every direction - guess this is what happens when brands try to increase their margin after their original hit. Epaulet is interesting too in the cognac color but slim margom but the white version is bad.
Bought a pair of white M Gemi Lucentes after watching your review. They look more gorgeous in person and they have awesome customer service. I emailed them about a small issue and they quickly replied with a solution that went above and beyond what I was expecting. Great recommendation bro!
I haven't read one poor review of M Gemi as a company, or of their product. Mine will be here on Monday! I appreciate The Kavalier's thorough review as much as I appreciate the feedback from all of those posting in the comment section. You've all been so helpful!
Quality video with substance and shows obvious time in the research and making. I hope the best for your channel. Sad that some of the style gurus get thousands of dollars for clickbait rehashes of "x tips for yyy", encouraging them to further slap out quickly done, shallow videos focused on purely leading in to the sale.
I must say.... it's about time that someone has finally gotten worked up about name branding shoes.. I appreciate your time & particular perspective on authentic footwear.... awesome sauce video!
Man, i remember that day like it was yesterday. Years ago i went with my girlfriend at the time to tk max coz she wanted to buy new jacket. I wasnt looking to buy anything for me, but I suddenly saw on the shelf pair of shoes in cream color with golden numers on the side. It was my size (10) when i put them on i knew i will buy them. They were 70€ reduced from over 300€. Only later i learn that it was a common project. The best shoe i have ever owned. I loved that shoes. Never owned them again unfortunately-there are to expensive. Great video. Brings back good memories.
Wow the effort you've put out and the preciseness of the white sneakers unbiased comparision that guys hav been dying for has finally been out..man ive been trying to find cp alternative vids for so long n finally u have this humongous array of alternatives, i appreciate n respect ur work so much i had to sub n like the vid instantly.. this channel is underrated pls keep the consistency 👍👍 Thank u so much once again your effort is precise, humble and rightmost
Watched the video 3 times thanks for all your hard work we definitely appreciate it. I know exactly which white shoes I will get next. ( greats w/ gum)
Thank you so much for this video! Just what I needed after researching and coming across almost all of these brands myself (you helped me find some new ones in this video too!). If it wasn't for these specific videos there wouldn't be any other white leather sneaker comparison videos on TH-cam. Thanks again, Kavalier!
I think it’s worth mentioning that crown also has a wide last available for all sneakers (UK G width). As a wide footed guy this has been something that’s made me so happy to discover
I got the all white Stan smith recons coming in the mail. They were the most appealing ones to me and I got them since the Stan smith is the classic and this is the highest quality version of it so hopefully these will be a great shoe for me. I like the artsy touch of them having the size on the tongue in gold just like the common projects have on the side
I can understand your point but unfortunately, not everyone has the money. I've personally always wanted a pair of Common Projects but id be too afraid for anything to happen to them! I just can't justify spending so much on a shoe no matter the quality. I know people who have Common Projects that have lasted for years upon years but what if you spilled some bleach, or your foot grows, or something irreversible happens. Just such a scary prospect!
Oven Mit yes I agree it was at first when I bit the bullet but before I purchased them I spent more than the cost of CP’s on greats and koio and other brand that when I pulled the trigger I finally see why they are priced so high.
@@temmuller9909 greats are a great value, good build quality and quality materials. The only thing about them that I'm not crazy for is when compared to common projects or even koio the toe box is a bit wider and chunkier not as sleek and the interior leather is thicker on the greats which makes my feet slip more easily when compared to CPs that have a thinner interior lining but i find it more comfortable than the greats. The greats are still comfortable and will hold up for years if you take care of them though. Lmk if you have any other questions 😁
"Made in China" does not mean inferior quality. The low-quality "Made in China" goods are usually offered at extremely low prices; and at that price point, you would not find good-quality goods no matter where they are made in. China also makes high-end goods, but it suffers a bad name.
I agree but the Raf Adidas are supposed to be high end but the quality did not impress. Country of origin should be considered because high end made in Italy etc shows that you are paying for expensive labor in a good factory. This can be deceiving at times and I've received made in Europe bad product but "Made in China" does scream low cost.
The Kavalier, Nice! Also maybe you would be interested in JAK Royal Sneakers. Handcrafted in Portugal in small family-owned factory. For 140€ you get full grain leather upper, plain stitched cup sole and calfskin interior.
EXCELLENT JOB!!! I came to the party late but I just bought a couple of pairs of minimal white sneakers. I wasn't sure if I was going to wear them enough to make it worth my while so I bought a cheap pair of Levi 501s for $45. Its 3 days later and I just ordered the same from Becket Simonon ($135). Now I'll have a pair I can kick around and a pair I'll take good care of. Thanks for your vid.
Dammm I am very impressed with the higher vocabulary and terminology you used like not kidding you used in this video alone like 5 words from my micro econ class.
Hello sir. I’ve been in a repetitive circle trying to figure out how I can figure out which of what seems to be the same shoe model by multiple people, I should buy. Your video is the first video I’ve seen that details all the elements I was trying to figure out how to figure out. Truly appreciate you taking your time to make this for us. It’s helped me a lot. When I buy I’ll more than likely buy through your links. Thank you again.
I am also a huge fan of the HI podcast, sadly I didn’t manage to get a pair of the project twinkle toes shoes, but I did just order a pair of the Abington toe cap model in all white from Crown Northampton mostly due to this video. Keep up the amazing content!
absolutely LOVE your dedication to thorough, educational, and (most importantly) unbiased content. first video i’ve seen of you and i can’t wait for more of this genuine content. take your time :) quality>quantity
No, it isn't, Rose Anvil made shit up about leather, had no idea wtf he was talking about. It's been ripped apart on reddit a thousand times, we're sick of it.
His latest video, Koio vs Common Projects was also informative. He also reiterates that he had an expectation of a veg-tan leather construction for the price point of the Common Projects.
@@danielhakimi Rose Anvil is an artisanal leather crafter... if there's one thing they know, it's leather. There's nothing wrong with paying for a brand, but don't try to pretend like they're some mythical shoe worthy of the price if you remove the name. Sincerely, A Common Projects Owner who 100% paid for the brand
I have the grand os tennis Cole haans and they are ok. I paid $60. They’ve lasted a year but the leather kinda sucks and I doubt they’ll last more than another summer season. But cheap on sale.
Great video dude! I like all the alternatives that are popping up in the market (mainly bc it lowers prices) but I still have to go with my CPs. The shape on those is just unmatched and the brand itself has a feeling of luxury behind it. Definitely worth the markup for me.
Personally white sole seems more versatile, you can dress it up or dress it down! Honestly, I've seen some impressive outfits with gum sole, but if you're going to invest money into a shoe (especially if it's over 100 dollars it should be relatively versatile. But gum sole pretty _a e s t h e t i c_
got a pair of new republic. love it. think it is the best trade off between price and quality. i'll be happy if it can last for more than 2yrs cuz i got a huge scratch on my first stan smith the first week i got it.
My last Five Four Club(Menlo House) was the New Republic Kurt sneaker and it’s been really incredible, especially since it was $60. It doesn’t get super dirty, easy to clean, so far pretty durable for the amount of abuse it’s been shown. Only complaint would be the suede color rubs off on the tongue and stains it. But it’s unbearable at that price point in my opinion. Great video!
I dont understand the appeal of these leather white sneakers in this style. I ordered some Oliver cabell low 1 and had to send them back. They look like clown/bowling shoes. Didn't find them aesthetically pleasing at all. I also ordered the greats royale and definitely prefer the look of the over the common projects style shoes. I think they did a good job blending the skate style shoe with a common project style shoe, but they just arent for me. Maybe I'm getting too old for Van's, but to me something like the Van's eras look way cleaner than this style of shoe.
I recently bought a pair of KOIO, and when I compare it with my colleague's Common Projects, I feel CP has sleeker and narrower silhouette and actually look better in my opinion :(
Thank you for putting this out there! Also good on youtube to recommend me this video to me. I already follow alpham, tmf and rmrs. I didnt think i needed another channel, you prove me wrong. This in depth content has taken a lot of work from you and it makes you unique. You understand we cant do anything with the tip "buy a good pair of white leather sneakers", you give us all the options, price points, pros-cons and give us a reccommendation on best price-quality relation complete with user experience! Amazing! You earned my subcription by this video alone. I do question tho: what about cheap shoes from wish and aliexpress? In the lower pricepoints you complained quality was shit and made in China, what if you go for a really cheap shoe (say 20 tops) that is meant to be exchanged fast (since in my experience, white shoes dont stay white, so its a waste to throw that much money on it) and did you take in account models from other sources aswell? (Massdrop puro, and like department stores like j crew?)
^^ They were taken apart (literally) to show what they are actually made of. They are not the best construction when compared to boots at the same price. But then Common Projects is a luxury item
Spencjon when did people start to think it s ok if luxury doesn’t adequate to higher standards in terms of quality? Luxury is luxury not because it s a bad investment, it s luxury because of the opposite reasons. And what I don’t like here is that people want to change the term of luxury to stick to stupid consumption. If we don’t denounce this, then we lose as customers. How did luxury brand came to be if it s not for the higher quality of their products? So pls stop justifying a bad quality/ price ratio with “luxury”, it s not an excuse.
alibabarouge I’m pretty sure Luxury for sneakers has already become style/brand over quality. They are a luxury item because their price is not justified by their construction/quality. Either way it’s just semantics (Luxury vs overpriced). We both agree they are a bad buy/not worth the money. That’s what I was trying to agree with you for.
Spencjon that’s where we differ, semantics is essential for a society to have a right compass and not get lost through the game of consumption. Because we can have real luxury if we fight for it.
Been a lifelong streetware more hiphop orientated fashion sense but as I grow in age my stylistic taste I'd like to say is growing with me and I stumbled upon your channel and I find my self stumbling back like a alcoholic out the bar often 😁 for tips and more importantly Ideas thanks alot bro👍🏼
Agreed. I've seen a lot of reviews of Common projects. He's blowing smoke out of his... The linings wear out within a year or two. They use low quality chrome tanned "fullgrain" leather. Only way they will last 7 years is if you simply don't wear them. Or baby them.
If you have style and enough shoes you might wear them once every two weeks. So yeah. They can last 7 years. Wearing the same pair non stop is poor taste and not good for your shoes.
Chuy83 That might be true, my sister like to wear no socks, and she loves converse and the kind of sneakers he wore. Bro your on to something you opened my 👀.
Nice summary, but you missed Grenson’s Sneaker 1 leather sneaker. Grenson is a fantastic dedicated family shoe company that makes beautiful, high quality shoes...especially their new Sneaker 1. Those North Hampton’s look interesting.
i think getting these luxury brands are stupid, adidas and stan himself deigned these shoes, just because there deingner or higher quality doesnt excuse he fact that they are rip offs just trying to capitilise on someone elses design and popularity
Came across this video late as I was doing some comparison shopping for white minimalist sneakers. I have narrowed the decision point to Taft and Crown Northampton mostly based on the looks and additional on your review on the Crown model. Hoping your Taft video that was recently mentioned, is coming soon as I need to pull the trigger on this in the next couple of weeks. Great video by the way.
This was surprisingly not snooty. I respect that a lot. I always hate when channels like this trash talk lower end options as though all people can afford $400 sneakers. This was an honest comparison between all of them, which was great to see.
Precisely why this has become my favorite lifestyle channel.
@Daniel C read the comments of all "minimal white sneakers", they bash the Stan smith or anything under 100 dollars, and if you don't say something that cosy over 200 then you're wearing trash. They love to say "full grain leather" Italian rubber outsole, and not know exactly what that really means. Gain leather is just basic "real leather". And rubber is rubber. I think alpha m made a recent videos trying to buy a new white pair, and he subtlety shades anything under 150. Same with the comments, it seems to be common projects or nothing, and you're trash if you wear Stan smith's/the likes.
one problem they all hard to do long walk in the rain... or marble....
@@gilbertoflores7397 th-cam.com/video/6kKiQ-nUp5A/w-d-xo.html Types of Leather Explained
I admire anyone who can talk about $400 sneakers without even cracking a smile, let alone laughing out loud.
“Otherwise....terrible” 😂😂. The things you can say when not bound by sponsorships! Love it
Great video. What are your thoughts on Allen Edmonds sneakers?
B. Tome Those were an oversight, I will be getting AE, Cole Haan and a few more to add to the website guide
@@The_Kavalier That's awesome. You should make an update video with your thoughts too! Keep up the good work.
Comparing one shoe against another is hard enough...but an all-out fight to the death, amazing!
As a guy who’s accused of having a white sneaker addition, I LOVE this video. I’ve watched it a few times.
I also used to work in luxury retail and sold CPs. I actually got a client to buy 5 pair of Stans instead of a pair of CPs.
Wow! Fantastic job, brother. I am sure this was a lot of work to put together, but much appreciated.
Im not a dude but I watch your videos cause they're very informative. You're like the male version of Justine leconte. Educating people on style basics and tips and tricks. I appreciate the professionalism mixed with a tinge of casualness and I am SO grateful you don't scream at my face or pretend to be funny.
You don't come off as pretentious or douchey like SOME male fashion TH-cam gurus too.
AND NOT EVERY VIDEO IS SPONSORED!! Keep on keeping on!
I’ve been to Saks Off Fifth and always find Common Projects around $230-$250. Also, around Christmas time (at least last year) they were giving a lot of $80 “gift cards” (I say “gift cards” in quotes because you need to spend over $80, only one is usable per purchase, and the window to use it was a specific week) I used about 6 within the span of the week and got some amazing deals.
This is how you make a video. Tell us what we want to know upfront, Abundance of information, and kept it concise. Every TH-camr could learn something from this blueprint.
I’ve literally watched this video about 3-4 times to absorb everything and make the best decision. Great video 👍🏾
Didn't think I would watch the entire video, but I just finished all 14 minutes of it. Very clear and to the point.
I just subscribed to you because of THIS specific video. There are a lot of videos out there comparing white shoes but some have a little bit of options or have canvas shoes in them. This is specifically leather shoes and the comparison was vast.! I know which shoes I will be buying thanks to this video.! The Greats ones :D
the most honest and holistic video on leather sneakers. I watched this and was deciding between koio and common projects. CP is about same price with koio when it's on sale and that is what i bought. First day i wore it, i thought it is EXTREMELY uncomfortable, the leather kept biting in to my big toe knuckle, i bites a little in the heel too. Turns out, the leather is creasing inwards into my toe knuckle, thats why i'm feeling the pain. After bending it to develop crease and to break in, my 2nd wear felt great. CP=WORTH IT
Heaven sent! Been looking for a non bias and great detailed vlog on this. Thank you.
This video is so packed with useful information, and so straight to the point. A rarity on TH-cam these days. Thanks a lot for putting in the work.
Thank you. and thank you for being a long time supporter :-)
You should try Filling Pieces, it is a popular brand in the Netherlands, that are designed in Amsterdam and made in Portugal.
Guus Twaalfhoven Their build quality is remarkable as well!
I rather go with ETQ Amsterdam instead then.
Filling pieces are amazing!!
Or NbKk
as a 38.5-sized female new subscriber (who also purchase men and children's shoes on occasions), i absolutely love those reviews. very helpful thank you.
Thx Jon...You helped me immensely with my decision making and saved me a lot of time and $ in the process...
This video is incredible! I like the level of detail that you offer on each shoe, and I appreciate how you frame the comparisons into the context of the market, production methods, delivery timelines, etc.
Of the ones I’ve tried, I’d go with Koio or Beckett Simonon over CPs or Oliver Cabell (or any Adidas, of course).
This is an excellent video. Excited for more excellent “full time” Kavalier content. So much value in one video!
Great video. Thoughts on Allen Edmonds Porter Derby sneaker?
How about size of koio and olivercable compared with stan smith? Thx
That’s odd since you dedicated a video to acemarks sneakers. Why wouldn’t you commend that one? This is exactly why people get heat for the paid sponsors. You have to be consistent with what you recommend.
@@marcogonzalez4615 You really have to rewatch the video. Ace Mark sneaker vid uploaded at a later date.
How does the Beckett Simonon leather compare to the Koio's?
2 things: Greats transitioned to lower quality leather for their new batches and removed the Margom soles for some non branded one. Feels cheaper in every direction - guess this is what happens when brands try to increase their margin after their original hit. Epaulet is interesting too in the cognac color but slim margom but the white version is bad.
Great video 👍🏻 always nice to have a no BS TH-cam channel that doesn’t feel like an ad for a sponsor in every video
Bought a pair of white M Gemi Lucentes after watching your review. They look more gorgeous in person and they have awesome customer service. I emailed them about a small issue and they quickly replied with a solution that went above and beyond what I was expecting. Great recommendation bro!
Boom. Love to hear than Andrew!
I haven't read one poor review of M Gemi as a company, or of their product. Mine will be here on Monday! I appreciate The Kavalier's thorough review as much as I appreciate the feedback from all of those posting in the comment section. You've all been so helpful!
Quality video with substance and shows obvious time in the research and making. I hope the best for your channel. Sad that some of the style gurus get thousands of dollars for clickbait rehashes of "x tips for yyy", encouraging them to further slap out quickly done, shallow videos focused on purely leading in to the sale.
Thank you Simon!
I must say.... it's about time that someone has finally gotten worked up about name branding shoes.. I appreciate your time & particular perspective on authentic footwear.... awesome sauce video!
Your use of "delta" makes me happy as a scientist. :)
Man, i remember that day like it was yesterday.
Years ago i went with my girlfriend at the time to tk max coz she wanted to buy new jacket. I wasnt looking to buy anything for me, but I suddenly saw on the shelf pair of shoes in cream color with golden numers on the side. It was my size (10) when i put them on i knew i will buy them. They were 70€ reduced from over 300€. Only later i learn that it was a common project. The best shoe i have ever owned. I loved that shoes. Never owned them again unfortunately-there are to expensive. Great video. Brings back good memories.
i appreciate the Ron Swanson breakfast picture lol
Really enjoy these reviews. The most informative and B.S.-free reviews on YT.
Thank you Shane! That's my goal
I personally love Stan smith and adidas superstars. Great quality for my needs!
Wow the effort you've put out and the preciseness of the white sneakers unbiased comparision that guys hav been dying for has finally been out..man ive been trying to find cp alternative vids for so long n finally u have this humongous array of alternatives, i appreciate n respect ur work so much i had to sub n like the vid instantly.. this channel is underrated pls keep the consistency 👍👍
Thank u so much once again your effort is precise, humble and rightmost
Watched the video 3 times thanks for all your hard work we definitely appreciate it. I know exactly which white shoes I will get next. ( greats w/ gum)
Thank you so much for this video! Just what I needed after researching and coming across almost all of these brands myself (you helped me find some new ones in this video too!). If it wasn't for these specific videos there wouldn't be any other white leather sneaker comparison videos on TH-cam. Thanks again, Kavalier!
Been eying some koio’s for a while now. This video was perfecting time. Thank you sir👌🏾
I think it’s worth mentioning that crown also has a wide last available for all sneakers (UK G width). As a wide footed guy this has been something that’s made me so happy to discover
New Republic looks great for about 3 months but you can't beat the price. Give Aquatalia a shot too! Great video.
I got the all white Stan smith recons coming in the mail. They were the most appealing ones to me and I got them since the Stan smith is the classic and this is the highest quality version of it so hopefully these will be a great shoe for me. I like the artsy touch of them having the size on the tongue in gold just like the common projects have on the side
I'm quite happy with my Svennsons. I'm surprised it wasn't on this list given that it gets mentioned every now and then on the MFA Reddit.
Excellent video.
I own the new republic and the beckett and simonon models, and would say your assessment of both is spot on.
I’m all about my Common Projects. I’ve tried other sneakers and they’re always a let down. Great video Jon.
Same bro
I can understand your point but unfortunately, not everyone has the money. I've personally always wanted a pair of Common Projects but id be too afraid for anything to happen to them! I just can't justify spending so much on a shoe no matter the quality. I know people who have Common Projects that have lasted for years upon years but what if you spilled some bleach, or your foot grows, or something irreversible happens. Just such a scary prospect!
Oven Mit yes I agree it was at first when I bit the bullet but before I purchased them I spent more than the cost of CP’s on greats and koio and other brand that when I pulled the trigger I finally see why they are priced so high.
@@Parker_Miller_M.S. what did you think of the greats
@@temmuller9909 greats are a great value, good build quality and quality materials. The only thing about them that I'm not crazy for is when compared to common projects or even koio the toe box is a bit wider and chunkier not as sleek and the interior leather is thicker on the greats which makes my feet slip more easily when compared to CPs that have a thinner interior lining but i find it more comfortable than the greats. The greats are still comfortable and will hold up for years if you take care of them though. Lmk if you have any other questions 😁
First video I’ve seen from this channel. Quality work. Subscribing for sure.
"Made in China" does not mean inferior quality. The low-quality "Made in China" goods are usually offered at extremely low prices; and at that price point, you would not find good-quality goods no matter where they are made in. China also makes high-end goods, but it suffers a bad name.
I agree but the Raf Adidas are supposed to be high end but the quality did not impress. Country of origin should be considered because high end made in Italy etc shows that you are paying for expensive labor in a good factory. This can be deceiving at times and I've received made in Europe bad product but "Made in China" does scream low cost.
Everybody love expensive smartphone iPhone XS Max. "Made In China"!
Holy smokes! This was probably the most/best informative video ever. I’ve been looking for a video like this and I finally found it! Thank you!
No Svensson? They are made at the same factory as CP and you can get them for around 160€. Look almost identical and no branding on the outside.
Ordered
@@The_Kavalier Please make a detailed comparison between the Svensson and the M. Gemi Lucente
The Kavalier, Nice!
Also maybe you would be interested in JAK Royal Sneakers. Handcrafted in Portugal in small family-owned factory.
For 140€ you get full grain leather upper, plain stitched cup sole and calfskin interior.
@savvva where do you got this Information from? With the Same Factory?
The Kavalier any update?
EXCELLENT JOB!!! I came to the party late but I just bought a couple of pairs of minimal white sneakers. I wasn't sure if I was going to wear them enough to make it worth my while so I bought a cheap pair of Levi 501s for $45. Its 3 days later and I just ordered the same from Becket Simonon ($135). Now I'll have a pair I can kick around and a pair I'll take good care of. Thanks for your vid.
Dammm I am very impressed with the higher vocabulary and terminology you used like not kidding you used in this video alone like 5 words from my micro econ class.
🙂
Hello sir. I’ve been in a repetitive circle trying to figure out how I can figure out which of what seems to be the same shoe model by multiple people, I should buy. Your video is the first video I’ve seen that details all the elements I was trying to figure out how to figure out. Truly appreciate you taking your time to make this for us. It’s helped me a lot. When I buy I’ll more than likely buy through your links. Thank you again.
Great video!
I am also a huge fan of the HI podcast, sadly I didn’t manage to get a pair of the project twinkle toes shoes, but I did just order a pair of the Abington toe cap model in all white from Crown Northampton mostly due to this video. Keep up the amazing content!
absolutely LOVE your dedication to thorough, educational, and (most importantly) unbiased content. first video i’ve seen of you and i can’t wait for more of this genuine content. take your time :) quality>quantity
Great timing for the holidays shopping.
Subscribed. Thank you.
You should check out Rose Anvil's Common Projects shoe video, he breaks the shoe down and it is really informative.
No, it isn't, Rose Anvil made shit up about leather, had no idea wtf he was talking about. It's been ripped apart on reddit a thousand times, we're sick of it.
His latest video, Koio vs Common Projects was also informative. He also
reiterates that he had an expectation of a veg-tan leather construction for the price point of the Common Projects.
@@danielhakimi Someone spent $400 bucks on $90 Sneakers...
@@danielhakimi Rose Anvil is an artisanal leather crafter... if there's one thing they know, it's leather. There's nothing wrong with paying for a brand, but don't try to pretend like they're some mythical shoe worthy of the price if you remove the name.
Sincerely,
A Common Projects Owner who 100% paid for the brand
@@danielhakimi the reddit post didnt debunk anything
Keep up the great work with these helpful videos!
Thank you Hershel!
Just learned about a ton of brands here!!! 👍🏽
Man that was an awesome comparison. Can't imagine the amount of work that went into it.
Should I buy the Adidas Stan Smith Recon for $30?
Edit: Okay, I just bought it for $15.
So many sneakers in one video, thank you for this quality production
what about "cole leather sneakers" from "shoe the bar" in the 100$ segment?
Eagerly awaiting the follow-up video with the new sneakers you said you bought!
What about Cole Haan? and the Ted Bakers? Have you tried those?
bad
I have the grand os tennis Cole haans and they are ok. I paid $60. They’ve lasted a year but the leather kinda sucks and I doubt they’ll last more than another summer season. But cheap on sale.
I picked up Taft brand sneakers for $114 and they are full leather, quality sole, excellent silhouette. Highly recommend those
the Raf Simmons always annoyed me, colorways are pretty rare though, I bought a pair of light pink Stan’s that look exactly like the rafs
Great video dude! I like all the alternatives that are popping up in the market (mainly bc it lowers prices) but I still have to go with my CPs. The shape on those is just unmatched and the brand itself has a feeling of luxury behind it. Definitely worth the markup for me.
For white sneakers, what is your opinion on gum sole v white sole in terms of style aesthetics?
Ashley Weston said gum sole is terrible.
Personally white sole seems more versatile, you can dress it up or dress it down! Honestly, I've seen some impressive outfits with gum sole, but if you're going to invest money into a shoe (especially if it's over 100 dollars it should be relatively versatile. But gum sole pretty _a e s t h e t i c_
Not Jon, but I really like the gum sole look, especially with other off white details (like warm white or cream laces). Very cool look!
I love that subtle Parks and Rec homage in the background. Also great video!
Bro you have an updated 2019 updated list?
2020
2021
got a pair of new republic. love it. think it is the best trade off between price and quality. i'll be happy if it can last for more than 2yrs cuz i got a huge scratch on my first stan smith the first week i got it.
Very good comparison bro.
Please review coach C126 leather minimalist sneaker also.
Outstanding review. Congratulations on reaching 40K subs.
The background makes me hungry 🤤🤤
My last Five Four Club(Menlo House) was the New Republic Kurt sneaker and it’s been really incredible, especially since it was $60. It doesn’t get super dirty, easy to clean, so far pretty durable for the amount of abuse it’s been shown. Only complaint would be the suede color rubs off on the tongue and stains it. But it’s unbearable at that price point in my opinion.
Great video!
Love your Parks and Rec poster in the back
Subscribed, came here from Trenton and Heath’s channel. I love your complete honesty.
Welcome 🙏🏻
I have a pair of Coach all white sneakers....I was pleasantly surprised, you should check them....minimal branding on it....great content
I have one as well. Coach is a fucking sick shoe. The all white is amazing especially with great leather and clean asthethics.
Been waiting so long for this video! Thanks for getting to it! My favorites are hands down the GREATS.
This is an amazing roundup. Great work!
Thank you Baron!
You awesome,I love the way you speak fast and to the point and cover all areas very quickly
I dont understand the appeal of these leather white sneakers in this style. I ordered some Oliver cabell low 1 and had to send them back. They look like clown/bowling shoes. Didn't find them aesthetically pleasing at all. I also ordered the greats royale and definitely prefer the look of the over the common projects style shoes. I think they did a good job blending the skate style shoe with a common project style shoe, but they just arent for me. Maybe I'm getting too old for Van's, but to me something like the Van's eras look way cleaner than this style of shoe.
Koio/common projects
I recently bought a pair of KOIO, and when I compare it with my colleague's Common Projects, I feel CP has sleeker and narrower silhouette and actually look better in my opinion :(
Thank you for putting this out there! Also good on youtube to recommend me this video to me. I already follow alpham, tmf and rmrs. I didnt think i needed another channel, you prove me wrong. This in depth content has taken a lot of work from you and it makes you unique. You understand we cant do anything with the tip "buy a good pair of white leather sneakers", you give us all the options, price points, pros-cons and give us a reccommendation on best price-quality relation complete with user experience! Amazing! You earned my subcription by this video alone. I do question tho: what about cheap shoes from wish and aliexpress? In the lower pricepoints you complained quality was shit and made in China, what if you go for a really cheap shoe (say 20 tops) that is meant to be exchanged fast (since in my experience, white shoes dont stay white, so its a waste to throw that much money on it) and did you take in account models from other sources aswell? (Massdrop puro, and like department stores like j crew?)
Thanks for putting all of the work into this video! This really helped me out making my decision on which pair to purchase.
i am still saving money to buy the stan smith XD . how broke am I !!
Very informative. I appreciate all of your hard work and research in this video, thank you.
Common project got a real review from a shoe specialist Rose Anvil, you can find on TH-cam of course
^^ They were taken apart (literally) to show what they are actually made of. They are not the best construction when compared to boots at the same price. But then Common Projects is a luxury item
Spencjon when did people start to think it s ok if luxury doesn’t adequate to higher standards in terms of quality? Luxury is luxury not because it s a bad investment, it s luxury because of the opposite reasons. And what I don’t like here is that people want to change the term of luxury to stick to stupid consumption. If we don’t denounce this, then we lose as customers. How did luxury brand came to be if it s not for the higher quality of their products? So pls stop justifying a bad quality/ price ratio with “luxury”, it s not an excuse.
alibabarouge I’m pretty sure Luxury for sneakers has already become style/brand over quality. They are a luxury item because their price is not justified by their construction/quality.
Either way it’s just semantics (Luxury vs overpriced). We both agree they are a bad buy/not worth the money. That’s what I was trying to agree with you for.
Spencjon that’s where we differ, semantics is essential for a society to have a right compass and not get lost through the game of consumption. Because we can have real luxury if we fight for it.
alibabarouge Alrighty
Been a lifelong streetware more hiphop orientated fashion sense but as I grow in age my stylistic taste I'd like to say is growing with me and I stumbled upon your channel and I find my self stumbling back like a alcoholic out the bar often 😁 for tips and more importantly Ideas thanks alot bro👍🏼
Real meaningful video.
Great as always, would love to see a round up like this for suits as well. Thank you for what you do!
he's the white sneakers GOD
Maybe add the Cole Haan Grandpro Rally. I particularly like the look of the Laser cut version.
When fashion guys think they’re leather experts lol
Very well done video good sir. Am just getting into leather sneaks and what brought me here was the Arigato's.
Common projects last for 7 plus years...I’ll have what he’s smoking. I’ll stick to 80 dollars Stan Smiths.
Agreed. I've seen a lot of reviews of Common projects. He's blowing smoke out of his... The linings wear out within a year or two. They use low quality chrome tanned "fullgrain" leather. Only way they will last 7 years is if you simply don't wear them. Or baby them.
If you have style and enough shoes you might wear them once every two weeks. So yeah. They can last 7 years. Wearing the same pair non stop is poor taste and not good for your shoes.
love the very details and your research on white sneakers! good job x
Common projects "quality" Lol
Check out rose anvil
@@samyak9592 it kinda shows that channels like this have no idea what quality is and its the placebo from price
Stan Smiths look better than Common Prj. And higher quality also for a great value.
@@razgmk Nah, you're pushing it with this.
Stan Smiths look far better in my opinion than common projects etc. They're good quality - best trainers out the lot. 👍
I don’t know why people don’t like to wear socks, I just think that’s 🤢
This is how gay white people dress, they like showing off their ankles to other men.
Chuy83 That might be true, my sister like to wear no socks, and she loves converse and the kind of sneakers he wore. Bro your on to something you opened my 👀.
Lol. Because it looks clean IMO. And you can always wear a no show socks.
Yeah that shit nasty
At least wear no show socks
Chuy83 how casually racist of you.
Nice summary, but you missed Grenson’s Sneaker 1 leather sneaker. Grenson is a fantastic dedicated family shoe company that makes beautiful, high quality shoes...especially their new Sneaker 1. Those North Hampton’s look interesting.
Making my list right now of brands to add to the website. Thank you for letting me know!
“A-di-das”, “uh-dee-dus”
I really appreciate your channel, great video and congrats on the 40 K, I have been around for a long time
Thank you Caroline! I recognize some profile pics as regular viewers and yours is one of them ;-) I really appreciate it
i think getting these luxury brands are stupid, adidas and stan himself deigned these shoes, just because there deingner or higher quality doesnt excuse he fact that they are rip offs just trying to capitilise on someone elses design and popularity
Exactly
Ignorance at it's finest
Came across this video late as I was doing some comparison shopping for white minimalist sneakers. I have narrowed the decision point to Taft and Crown Northampton mostly based on the looks and additional on your review on the Crown model. Hoping your Taft video that was recently mentioned, is coming soon as I need to pull the trigger on this in the next couple of weeks. Great video by the way.