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.
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.
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
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 can wear the cheapest shoes for at least 5-8 years. I wonder how you can wear out an adidas stan smith in 18mths. Maybe if you run 10 miles in them daily. There is absolutely no justification for any shoes costing more than $150 except if you have way too much cash and you wanna spur the economy.
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 agree with the CNH. My concern was it was a 2.5 month ordeal. They’re all custom made so it’s 30-60 days… and if the sizing is off it’s another 30 days. But the Crown Northampton is truly awesome.(followed by the Koio😇)
"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.
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.
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
Just found this channel as your really good friend "He Spoke Style" recommended it and I must say thanks to that guy, you have a good channel and wish you all the best for your project. Do you have a canvas all-white sneakers comparison? Thanks again for this great video, greetings from Colombia.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Question for anyone: how comfortable are all of these 200 dollar range calfskin leather shoes like koio, Oliver cabell, common projects etc? I'm looking for a minimalist white sneaker to use for work where ill be walking and standing for hours every day. I understand the value of these shoes is mainly in their construction and durability which is important to me...but are they also noticeably more comfortable then a pair of vans or other similar sneakers under $100? I've heard mixed answers about their comfort.
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 👀.
Ciao Kavalier! we really like your videos...we're just writing in case some of your followers want to learn how to MAKE and customize them with their HANDS....check out this SUMMER program/course in Florence STAY TUNED
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 :(
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.
This is the second video I watch by you and the last. Common projects are not luxury sneakers stop saying that they are. They are overpriced uncomfortable crap. I know a girl who's foot bled through her white Achilles. Stop using the term luxury. It makes people spend money on crap, so that they can feel like they have luxury when none of these are actually even luxury sneakers. Tell people hey you can't afford luxury but here are some perfectly good sneakers you can afford. Common Projects are not luxury. They are ok quality 250 dollar casual shoes that look nice-ish and are sold for 400. Being popular does not make something luxury. You do not understand luxury.
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 😁
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.
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 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 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
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
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.
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!
^^ 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.
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_
Does anyone know the validity of commonprojectssneakers.com. They have a black friday sale with the Achilles low half off, but i dont want to pull the trigger on some chinese knock offs. Thanks
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.
I tried 2 different size (13 and 14) in the Cabells and they just do not work for my feet - 14 was way too big, 13 gave me horrible blisters. Koios sizing was perfect.
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?)
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
Wonderful, comprehensive sneaker review. A word of warning about buying sneakers from like the Crown Northampton from overseas...you better be darn sure you're going to keep the shoes by trying on someone's pair if possible, as return shipping charges will smack you in the face. Upwards of $100!
Excellent point. This is the ONLY thing that held me back from buying a pair from Crown Northampton. They've got a burgundy Horween sneaker that is beautiful. I just cant stomach getting the wrong size and having to do a return. The Rake sells them, but I haven't taken the time to look into their return policy. Once I saw the M Gemi sneaker and the deal I could get, with a great return policy, I was sold. I'll eventually give Crown a shot, but not this early in the wardrobe overhaul process. Appreciate your insight!
Ok I now own Greats, M.gemi, jaks (Portuguese), Koio, Beckett Sim. My favorite for comfort and build quality are the GREATS. Koio Capri has slightly more quality but IMO not as comfortable. I officially do not think its a stretch to pay more for the hand painted edges and softer leather. P.S for CP silhouette replication Koio does a good job.
Question if you don't mind. I have a pair of Greats Nero and was thinking about a pair of M. Gemi in white on sale for same price as Greats. At the same price would you get the M Gemi or stick with Greats??
All of these shoes are the most uninspired pieces of shit I have seen in my life. I would rather wear the Maison Margiela Fusion Sneaker every day, than having to wear this for just a single day. This is stupidly boring.
How comfortable are the Greats Royal? I’m a retail manager and walk on concrete 10 hours a day... I’ve worn Ecos for years but looking for something new that I can still wear with chinos or dark wash jeans but be more comfortable than dress shoes...
Comparing one shoe against another is hard enough...but an all-out fight to the death, amazing!
Wow! Fantastic job, brother. I am sure this was a lot of work to put together, but much appreciated.
“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.
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.
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?
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
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
Really enjoy these reviews. The most informative and B.S.-free reviews on YT.
Thank you Shane! That's my goal
New Republic looks great for about 3 months but you can't beat the price. Give Aquatalia a shot too! Great video.
Common projects isn't even that good tho. Look up rose anvil cutting them I half
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’ve literally watched this video about 3-4 times to absorb everything and make the best decision. Great video 👍🏾
i appreciate the Ron Swanson breakfast picture lol
I can wear the cheapest shoes for at least 5-8 years. I wonder how you can wear out an adidas stan smith in 18mths. Maybe if you run 10 miles in them daily. There is absolutely no justification for any shoes costing more than $150 except if you have way too much cash and you wanna spur the economy.
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!
There's nothing wrong with adidas Stan Smiths especially the full leather premium versions they're pretty much indestructible.
Thx Jon...You helped me immensely with my decision making and saved me a lot of time and $ in the process...
I agree with the CNH. My concern was it was a 2.5 month ordeal. They’re all custom made so it’s 30-60 days… and if the sizing is off it’s another 30 days. But the Crown Northampton is truly awesome.(followed by the Koio😇)
"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"!
Great video! Which ones would you recommend with a little wider toe box for someone with a wider foot?
Your use of "delta" makes me happy as a scientist. :)
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.
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
I’m surprised that Thursdays are not on the list, they’re pretty much worthy shoes to buy
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.
Just found this channel as your really good friend "He Spoke Style" recommended it and I must say thanks to that guy, you have a good channel and wish you all the best for your project. Do you have a canvas all-white sneakers comparison? Thanks again for this great video, greetings from Colombia.
Great video!
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 am still saving money to buy the stan smith XD . how broke am I !!
The build quality of common projects, lol. What a joke. Chrome tanned trash.
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.
Been eying some koio’s for a while now. This video was perfecting time. Thank you sir👌🏾
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?
The background makes me hungry 🤤🤤
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)
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.
Just an FYI Common Projects just aren't that good of quality for the $$$. Search the breakdown on TH-cam and quit believing hype.
Common Projects would be a solid deal at ⅓ of the price.
I personally love Stan smith and adidas superstars. Great quality for my needs!
Question for anyone: how comfortable are all of these 200 dollar range calfskin leather shoes like koio, Oliver cabell, common projects etc? I'm looking for a minimalist white sneaker to use for work where ill be walking and standing for hours every day. I understand the value of these shoes is mainly in their construction and durability which is important to me...but are they also noticeably more comfortable then a pair of vans or other similar sneakers under $100? I've heard mixed answers about their comfort.
I don’t know why people don’t like to wear socks, I just think that’s 🤢
This is how gay white people dress, they like showing off their ankles to other men.
Chuy83 That might be true, my sister like to wear no socks, and she loves converse and the kind of sneakers he wore. Bro your on to something you opened my 👀.
Lol. Because it looks clean IMO. And you can always wear a no show socks.
Yeah that shit nasty
At least wear no show socks
Chuy83 how casually racist of you.
Ciao Kavalier! we really like your videos...we're just writing in case some of your followers want to learn how to MAKE and customize them with their HANDS....check out this SUMMER program/course in Florence STAY TUNED
what about "cole leather sneakers" from "shoe the bar" in the 100$ segment?
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 :(
When fashion guys think they’re leather experts lol
Hi what about A Cold Wall shoes? not the collaborations, but rather the branded shoes such as the Share lo ii?
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.
🙂
Maybe add the Cole Haan Grandpro Rally. I particularly like the look of the Laser cut version.
Bro you have an updated 2019 updated list?
2020
2021
This is the second video I watch by you and the last. Common projects are not luxury sneakers stop saying that they are. They are overpriced uncomfortable crap. I know a girl who's foot bled through her white Achilles. Stop using the term luxury. It makes people spend money on crap, so that they can feel like they have luxury when none of these are actually even luxury sneakers. Tell people hey you can't afford luxury but here are some perfectly good sneakers you can afford. Common Projects are not luxury. They are ok quality 250 dollar casual shoes that look nice-ish and are sold for 400. Being popular does not make something luxury. You do not understand luxury.
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
Congratulations on surpassing 40k sub's..🎉🎊
Thank you Dale!!
Heaven sent! Been looking for a non bias and great detailed vlog on this. Thank you.
this video didn't age well after watching the common projects break down, like I'm paying 400+ for less than 200 in material no thanks.
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 😁
Go watch Rose Anvil's video on Common Projects and you'll realize they are not high quality.
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
The Adidas Hoops 2.0 look great
he's the white sneakers GOD
Which is the widest shoe out of the bunch ?
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
Outstanding review. Congratulations on reaching 40K subs.
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.
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!
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.
Stan Smiths look far better in my opinion than common projects etc. They're good quality - best trainers out the lot. 👍
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
Which of these are good for wider feet?
Should I buy the Adidas Stan Smith Recon for $30?
Edit: Okay, I just bought it for $15.
Bruh you ripped yourself off XD
I got the stan smith's recons for 69 dollars. Smh. Never buy retail.
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
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.
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!
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
Didn't think I would watch the entire video, but I just finished all 14 minutes of it. Very clear and to the point.
Just learned about a ton of brands here!!! 👍🏽
STAY AWAY from ONISM. They are no longer using Margom soles and also, mine came creased out of the box. Very very disappointing
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!
Does anyone know the validity of commonprojectssneakers.com. They have a black friday sale with the Achilles low half off, but i dont want to pull the trigger on some chinese knock offs. Thanks
“A-di-das”, “uh-dee-dus”
Common projects are not that amazing of quality... they just cost alot more
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.
I love the honest review 😂
Thanks potatoes
Real meaningful video.
I tried 2 different size (13 and 14) in the Cabells and they just do not work for my feet - 14 was way too big, 13 gave me horrible blisters. Koios sizing was perfect.
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?)
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 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.
This is an amazing roundup. Great work!
Thank you Baron!
Have you reviewed the Good Man Brand sneakers, particularly the Edge model?
Love your Parks and Rec poster in the back
Check out Commes Des Garçons converse. I have the white low top. Currently my favorite shoe atm.
Wonderful, comprehensive sneaker review. A word of warning about buying sneakers from like the Crown Northampton from overseas...you better be darn sure you're going to keep the shoes by trying on someone's pair if possible, as return shipping charges will smack you in the face. Upwards of $100!
Excellent point. This is the ONLY thing that held me back from buying a pair from Crown Northampton. They've got a burgundy Horween sneaker that is beautiful. I just cant stomach getting the wrong size and having to do a return. The Rake sells them, but I haven't taken the time to look into their return policy. Once I saw the M Gemi sneaker and the deal I could get, with a great return policy, I was sold. I'll eventually give Crown a shot, but not this early in the wardrobe overhaul process.
Appreciate your insight!
Ok I now own Greats, M.gemi, jaks (Portuguese), Koio, Beckett Sim. My favorite for comfort and build quality are the GREATS. Koio Capri has slightly more quality but IMO not as comfortable. I officially do not think its a stretch to pay more for the hand painted edges and softer leather. P.S for CP silhouette replication Koio does a good job.
Question if you don't mind. I have a pair of Greats Nero and was thinking about a pair of M. Gemi in white on sale for same price as Greats. At the same price would you get the M Gemi or stick with Greats??
best for comfort?
All of these shoes are the most uninspired pieces of shit I have seen in my life. I would rather wear the Maison Margiela Fusion Sneaker every day, than having to wear this for just a single day. This is stupidly boring.
If you could get the M Gemi or the Greats at the same price, which would you prefer?
Man that was an awesome comparison. Can't imagine the amount of work that went into it.
awesome review sir. details made this relevant and purposeful. hot legs and ankles too.
How comfortable are the Greats Royal? I’m a retail manager and walk on concrete 10 hours a day... I’ve worn Ecos for years but looking for something new that I can still wear with chinos or dark wash jeans but be more comfortable than dress shoes...