I went with the KOIO Capri last year and could not be happier! I really like how they've held up with multiple wears. Just a really great quality leather sneaker.
Wow, great video. I've been wearing KOIO's for years but really enjoying these CROWNS!! Being in the USA, it will cost a small fortune for a sizing exchange, anybody have input on sizing compared to the KOIOS?
That’s exactly how I’m wearing mine right now. Got the fresh pair when I need to be more out together but the best up pair look right at home on some washed jeans or joggers
The original Great's made in Mexico were awesome. The footbed molded to your feet and had a wide toe box for all day comfort. Once they moved production to Italy, the all day comfort was gone.
I remember about 15 years ago I bought two pairs of common projects sneakers for about a hundred each. One navy suede and the other smooth grey leather. Didn't know they are still a thing today
I'll bet I'm not the only person who finds it incongruous to pay a maximalist price for a minimalist sneaker (or status symbol). Especially when there's an excellent/better alternative for a fraction of the price. Yup, I just got some Thursday's for $129. And they are awesome.
@@asim Whatever works for you. At today's prices , the CPs are almost triple the cost of Thursdays, and from everything I've heard the CPs offer no difference in quality. So a person could ask themselves, how much would my $300 cash savings today be worth in 5 years, if properly invested?
I have my original four pairs of common projects from 19 years ago: white, black, suede blue, and gray. They are still alive and kicking. I believe they were $135 at the time. SOHO NYC.
Crown Northampton are the best minimalist sneaker money can buy. They are expensive at $900 but they’re hand stitched and made with the same type of materials a high end dress shoe is made from like Cordovan Horween leather and oak bark cork stiffener.
Was that Downtown Houston? I am from Houston...and I swear...that footage of the city...looked like Houston to me. Anyway...great review. Enjoyed your video.
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How did you miss the Ecco Soft 8? The sole beats everything I have come across. The outer leather is durable and inner soft leather, amazing. I'm finding it difficult to get such sneakers. Ecco kinda releases products in small quantities. Once they run out of stock, they don't restock! The price for the ones I have is $160. I don't know why you chose shoes with the same type of sole. They look more of leather vans than sneakers =(
There’s a beauty in seeing these worn and creased but to avoid them I’d recommend shoe trees after every wear and just being cautious when you wear them
I have some Greats Royales pre 2019 when they were purchased by Steve Madden Co. - They're still in great shape, I think I've got another 5 years in them. Just curious, did the quality go down after they sold to the Madden Group? Why were they not on your list? Thanks for the response and great review.
My very first leather sneakers were Common Projects. I didn’t want to spend the money experimenting when I knew that either Common Projects or Crown Northampton’s were going to be the creme de la crème of minimalist leather sneakers
How does the Oliver cabell compare to koio? What I didn’t like about koio was the slight rise in the heel and I felt the shoe too narrow. If I sized up the shoe was too big. Ended up giving them to my sister, but would like to find another pair of leather sneakers
The Oliver’s will have a slightly less narrow toe box if that’s what you’re wanting. Uniform Standard maybe more up your alley if you’re wanting something wider
Appreciate your analysis and transparency. I personally will always stand by Common Projects. My pair from 7 years ago is still intact and able to be worn. The silhouette is unmatched in my opinion. Thanks!
Great video! Definitely looking at picking up the Thursday sneakers in coffee thanks for the input that they look different than in the pictures. Also got a question, what joggers are you wearing at 2:40?
Any suggestions for a business casual barefoot shoe? Brown-leather looking kind of thing? For example, I used to wear the Xero "alston" model, but they've been discontinued.. although you can still find images online (brown, a strap around the sides, and virtually no sole!). Their newer shoes, like the Glenn Casual Leather models, seem to have rather thick soles by comparison. I found some other shoes that look promising, but they're only available in Europe (ahinsa Ananda Light Brown, Groundies Palermo Barefoot+).. other similar looking shoes are also discontinued (Vivobarefoot RA II 8996426 , WHITIN Extra Wide Minimalist Barefoot Zero Drop Sole shoes). Any thoughts on the Saguaro Noble II or the tadeevo Derby Light Brown Minimilist shoes? Be Lenka Cityscape - Salted Caramel Brown?
Dropping a TH-cam Short soon about just that but mostly Jason Markk cleaner and a white polish leather polish that I found on Amazon. Shoes trees are a must though
The standard non-hand stitched Crowns are a relative bargain. I have a pair of the hand stitched and many pairs of high quality dress shoes and boots. Crowns are absolutely on par with any of them. And Incredibly comfortable. I bought a grey pair but they had a somewhat magenta tone not represented in their photos. (Grey is very difficult to make). I’ve stripped them and enjoy the more raw look. The colors on their site are obviously not 100% accurate. Also not uncommon when colors are so rich. And wait times are 4+ months. (Spring for the custom shoe trees, they’re beautiful too). Managing expectations is important because depending on the tanning process shoes like this can spot stain if splashed. They’re not an all-weather shoe in some cases. Important to know when spending $300+ on a pair of shoes. But. Well-maintained and re-soled, they could last 30 years which makes them sort of a bargain.
ISO some solid advice before pulling the trigger. Based on other sources as well as this great video, I am between Uniform Standard and Thursdays. Please give me some guidance... TIA.
Thursdays - I sold mine. They are good for the money but the soles/bottom just feel too thin. Crown - very substantial and once broken in these are very comfy, plus you can resole these, so they are worth every penny. But they are just too heavy duty for summer. CP: these are great for summer when my Crown sneakers are just too hot. I admit I bought these on discount and will only buy them again if I can get some substantial discount.
Supercourt and Ecco are ok. Achilles is a dream. Moreover, I’d like to see the test in 10km of each pair. Once I’ve got speedy and Ralph Lauren leather keds and it was a nightmare in long distance walk
CP owner here and been wearing them for almost 10 yrs. I have around 10 pairs. Just buy them 2nd hand or on sale I personally never paid retail for mine. I recently bought a pair of off white ones for £50 98% new
Great video and thanks for the insight on each brand. I have experience with Thursday’s Premier and Common Projects’ Achilles Low. I had a problem with both being too narrow in the toe box for my toes to splay out. It feels like the toes are squished and it makes sense because of the design of these minimalist shoes. In your experience, did you find the toe box fit of the Crown Northampton to be wider than or equal to Oliver Cabell’s?
May be counterintuitive but Koio’s taper happens closer to the edge than CP’s which allows a bit more space for the widest portion of your foot. The Crown North Hampton definitely are more straight from back to front before curving in compared to the Oliver Cabells. Those may be your best bet but the higher quality leather is stiffer which may lead to a longer break in.
@@asim might need to look into Koio and see their offerings. The Crown Northampton looks more straight and bulbous from the top angle when compared to the rest but I prioritize fit and comfort over aesthetic. All of these shoes look great in their own way but I agree with your conclusion that CP’s look better on the foot. Keep up the great work and look forward on more vids. You earned my sub!
I have very wide feet. All my dress shoes and boots are in G width and I find getting the right sized minimalist sneaker tricky. I've tried plenty but only Crown Northampton managed to fit me proper. I have the Overstone Derby in wide fit. It's not the sleekest looking pair when you buy it in wide but comfort over looks is key
Hey buddy, great video... I'm wondering if the Oliver Cabell shoes squeek? Ive seen a few reviews that they do. Did you experience that problem? Cheers!
Which joggers do you recommend to go with shoes like this? Like what’s the best quality jogger in your opinion? I would like to upgrade my white shoes, as well as upgrade joggers too.
Lululemon ABC for sure. They look great bc they have a bit of structure making them look slightly “dressed up” if you can ever use that term that for joggers lol
I have a few pairs of unfeatured shoes - Johnston & Murphy (or is it Murphy & Johnston? I can't be bothered to check.) They're a bit disappointing. The white midsole part fades quickly. It doesn't matter how much you clean them, they just turn off-white quickly. One pair went to sh!t after about a 1.5 years, but I did wear them out in the rain one time. Are they supposed to fall apart after getting wet once? I don't know. Oh yeah, I don't know about other brands, but the Johnston & Murphy ones aren't comfortable. They need some padding.
I like your your review, very complete. Over a year ago I bought a pair of Oliver Cabell after checking out all the reviews. I liked the look, quality and the price point. Wearing them was a different story. Upfront I got a blister proximal to my right big toe. I chalked it up to breaking them in. While it was uncomfortable to wear I soldiered on and continued to wear them hoping the comfort would improve. No more blisters but they still are stiff and uncomfortable. I contacted Oliver Cabells but no response. I just had my Chuck Talylor's refurbished and they are my go to's. They are a leather no lace slip ons, no longer available but I can were them like slippers. I would still like a minimalist white leather shoe. I am liking the Crown Hamptons but I'll have to consider the price point because I already bought the OC's.
I bought both Oliver Cabell and Koio and I must say, the Oliver Cabell has a better silhouette than the Koio. Koio's 1.5in mid-sole looks too thick. I also have a pair of common projects. Overall, my view is Oliver Cabell has best value for money and better styling.
I hated the Thursdays. 1. I ordered wide and they still weren’t wide enough. 2. They squeaked like crazy right out the box and that never went away after 6 months of wear. 3. They were absurdly heavy. I hated wearing them.
I tried the Uniform Standards as they are based in the UK, as I am, and they're pretty good to be honest. However, I'll be buying Crown sneakers for my next pair.
How were you able to find the Crown Northampton's for $400 USD? Might be b/c I'm shopping from Canada but it racks up to over $500 USD after conversions and paying for import duties. That's the biggest reason why I ended up sticking with common projects I was able to snag them on sale for $275 USD.
Great video. I’m new here and was only familiar with Thursday’s. The issue you mentioned with the tongue and creasing is true, as I have the same issue with my pair. Will definitely do some research on these other options but doubt I’ll be dropping over $400 for a sneaker.
Great video. Im not sure when I really became a minimalist sneaker person. I believe it was 2020. I have purchased three pairs of Thursday boots. One pair of Beckett Siminon. Beckett fits tight around the front portion of my feet. My plans are to purchase two more pairs of Thursday boots. I'll most definitely look at Kois. What makes Beckett and Thursday boots so easy to purchase is that both companies have buy now pay later (After pay). Great video again.
@@asim what’s your take on Kent wang’s long sleeve polos? They have cuffs added to the end of the sleeves, not sure if it looks classy or out of date 🤔 Please do 🙏
I had the same issue with Thursday. The tongue shifts to the side. I exchanged them with a new pair. Same issue. So I have two outs that I do wear but the buckling looks crappy.
Read your post on Reddit and also saw your video on polos way back. Love your content. Don’t stop making videos man! Btw, have you ever tried Kent wang’s long sleeve polo? I’m in the market for long sleeve polos. Maybe a potential future video on long sleeve polo comparisons 👀?
Appreciate it man! Hoping the channel keeps gaining traction so I can start making weekly videos. I haven’t reviews their long sleeve polos but if they’re anything like the short sleeves ones I’m a fan!
I went with the KOIO Capri last year and could not be happier! I really like how they've held up with multiple wears. Just a really great quality leather sneaker.
Yeah, I’ve really been enjoying mine!
The pink pair are the only one that do anything for me
I cry a lot.
I went with Crown Northampton and have no regrets. Worth every penny and can be worn all day long.
Glad you like em!
Crown best by a country mile!!! 😂
Wow! Those Crown Northhampton shoes look STUNNING! They are now on my wishlist for sure.
Wearing mine right now! The soles are game changers honestly
Yup insane how rappers buy plastic shoes when you can buy plastic free classic cordovan leather
@@asim If you had to compare sizing to KOIO vs CROWN?
@@obamalastname34 just rappers, huh? Interesting.
@@Aaronricc Koio is like your typical A or C class Mercedes while Crown is pretty much a Rolls Royce
Wow, great video. I've been wearing KOIO's for years but really enjoying these CROWNS!! Being in the USA, it will cost a small fortune for a sizing exchange, anybody have input on sizing compared to the KOIOS?
Dang, I didn't consider the idea of Common Projects shoes aging so well. I actually like the 5 years deep look - for more casual situations!
That’s exactly how I’m wearing mine right now. Got the fresh pair when I need to be more out together but the best up pair look right at home on some washed jeans or joggers
They do look good. Cost per wear is what matters. He got moneys worth.
The original Great's made in Mexico were awesome. The footbed molded to your feet and had a wide toe box for all day comfort. Once they moved production to Italy, the all day comfort was gone.
Got a pair of CPs for $259 US at End. Couldn't pass that up.
Which pair was the most comfortable for you?
Umm probably the KOIOs or Thursdays
I remember about 15 years ago I bought two pairs of common projects sneakers for about a hundred each. One navy suede and the other smooth grey leather. Didn't know they are still a thing today
Minimal sneakers never go out of fashion I guess
I'll bet I'm not the only person who finds it incongruous to pay a maximalist price for a minimalist sneaker (or status symbol). Especially when there's an excellent/better alternative for a fraction of the price. Yup, I just got some Thursday's for $129. And they are awesome.
Cost per wear, the CPs cost me $250 up front but ended up costing me a few pennies each time I wore them over the past five years.
@@asim Whatever works for you. At today's prices , the CPs are almost triple the cost of Thursdays, and from everything I've heard the CPs offer no difference in quality. So a person could ask themselves, how much would my $300 cash savings today be worth in 5 years, if properly invested?
In the video I mentioned I’ve never bought a pair higher than 300. I think my cost was around 250 on my pairs so at around $100 more it made sense.
+1 for Thursdays, especially the Horween versions which, Crowns aside, are the nicest leather used amongst these sneakers.
@@the-truth-hurts let me guess, you’re a crypto or nft investor? Hahah
goral tops them all. theyre also blake stitched so theyre easier to resole and would theoretically last the rest of your life
These were in the running in shoes to choose, looked like they fit the bill
Another vote to review Gorals please! Their quality would be above this tier but I would love your opinion and review as well.
I have my original four pairs of common projects from 19 years ago: white, black, suede blue, and gray. They are still alive and kicking. I believe they were $135 at the time. SOHO NYC.
Crown Northampton are the best minimalist sneaker money can buy. They are expensive at $900 but they’re hand stitched and made with the same type of materials a high end dress shoe is made from like Cordovan Horween leather and oak bark cork stiffener.
You can get non-cordovan ones for less than half the price, I got my Harlestone Derby in Buffalo for about 400.
Was that Downtown Houston? I am from Houston...and I swear...that footage of the city...looked like Houston to me. Anyway...great review. Enjoyed your video.
Good eye haha, shoot in downtown houston all the time
I have the Koop in canvas and I loved them at first but, they barely started doing wides I get a lot of pinky toe rub on mine
great comparison, one question how do you compare the weight? which pairs are the lighter one? thanks
Killin it as usual! Love the videos and the detail you put into explaining the differences between the brands!
Appreciate it!
I second that! More videos, please!
Looking into getting a pair of the Oliver Cabells. I usually wear a 9.5 us, sometimes a 10us. Would you suggest sizing down to a 9 or up to a 10?
what did you end up buying?
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That’d be awesome. Check out Luca Faloni. Love my sweaters from them.
I highly recommend Giorgio Armani cashmere polo.
What model (color) is the jeans at 6:25? I dont seem to find that color/fade on the site
That’s the “perfect gray” color!
@@asim Thank you. Is it normal that they look pretty dark color on the site and pretty light color on the video?
Yeah, this was shot outside versus the product pics being shot in a studio hence the color looking slightly different
rose anvil and other style tuber also have videos on these, thank you for the recommendation on the wide feet and will cop your jeans FOR SURE!
Appreciate that man!
Hows the width on the thursdays? I have wide feet and seems like all casual white sneaks run narrow
All the research I have done says the Thursdays run narrow.
Great video, I been buying Greats and New Republic Sneakers both very confortable and minimum styling.
How did you miss the Ecco Soft 8? The sole beats everything I have come across. The outer leather is durable and inner soft leather, amazing. I'm finding it difficult to get such sneakers. Ecco kinda releases products in small quantities. Once they run out of stock, they don't restock! The price for the ones I have is $160. I don't know why you chose shoes with the same type of sole. They look more of leather vans than sneakers =(
Are there any suggestions for how to avoid creasing?
There’s a beauty in seeing these worn and creased but to avoid them I’d recommend shoe trees after every wear and just being cautious when you wear them
any chance you would do some video about those jeans? Thanks
Days of September 👀
Got my OC Low 1 in white today. They are not made in Italy anymore...
Can the stains be cleaned? I thought these shoes were meant to be resoled and used for a period longer than 5 years..
Yeah very easily! A lot of great videos on YT if you search “cleaning Common Projects”
I have some Greats Royales pre 2019 when they were purchased by Steve Madden Co. - They're still in great shape, I think I've got another 5 years in them. Just curious, did the quality go down after they sold to the Madden Group? Why were they not on your list? Thanks for the response and great review.
Heard mixed things on Reddit so figured I wouldn’t include it as there were better options available at the time
did you get it in black or navy? you mentioned black in the notes but the color seems to be navy.. which is not available anymore
The crowns were Black
My very first leather sneakers were Common Projects. I didn’t want to spend the money experimenting when I knew that either Common Projects or Crown Northampton’s were going to be the creme de la crème of minimalist leather sneakers
Not a bad strategy!
You should've gone with the Crown Northampton's and got what you paid for.
How does the Oliver cabell compare to koio? What I didn’t like about koio was the slight rise in the heel and I felt the shoe too narrow. If I sized up the shoe was too big. Ended up giving them to my sister, but would like to find another pair of leather sneakers
The Oliver’s will have a slightly less narrow toe box if that’s what you’re wanting. Uniform Standard maybe more up your alley if you’re wanting something wider
Appreciate your analysis and transparency. I personally will always stand by Common Projects. My pair from 7 years ago is still intact and able to be worn. The silhouette is unmatched in my opinion. Thanks!
Great video! Definitely looking at picking up the Thursday sneakers in coffee thanks for the input that they look different than in the pictures. Also got a question, what joggers are you wearing at 2:40?
Lululemon ABC!
Don't, their quality control is horrible. I retuned them twice and went with Magnanni. Way better than most.
Did you say the Crown Northampton is comparably with adidas ultraboost in comfort?
The soles are spongy and bouncy similar to Ultraboost but no where near as comfy!
@Asim, which is the most comfortable for a full day use ?
Any of these have removable insoles?
Great reviews!!!! Thanks for in-depth explanation!
Any suggestions for a business casual barefoot shoe? Brown-leather looking kind of thing?
For example, I used to wear the Xero "alston" model, but they've been discontinued.. although you can still find images online (brown, a strap around the sides, and virtually no sole!). Their newer shoes, like the Glenn Casual Leather models, seem to have rather thick soles by comparison.
I found some other shoes that look promising, but they're only available in Europe (ahinsa Ananda Light Brown, Groundies Palermo Barefoot+).. other similar looking shoes are also discontinued (Vivobarefoot RA II 8996426 , WHITIN Extra Wide Minimalist Barefoot Zero Drop Sole shoes).
Any thoughts on the Saguaro Noble II or the tadeevo Derby Light Brown Minimilist shoes? Be Lenka Cityscape - Salted Caramel Brown?
I've only been wearing running shoes, are they as comfy?
What would you use to clean and maintain these?
Dropping a TH-cam Short soon about just that but mostly Jason Markk cleaner and a white polish leather polish that I found on Amazon. Shoes trees are a must though
Honorable mentions to Ace Marks and Greats.
The standard non-hand stitched Crowns are a relative bargain. I have a pair of the hand stitched and many pairs of high quality dress shoes and boots. Crowns are absolutely on par with any of them. And Incredibly comfortable. I bought a grey pair but they had a somewhat magenta tone not represented in their photos. (Grey is very difficult to make). I’ve stripped them and enjoy the more raw look. The colors on their site are obviously not 100% accurate. Also not uncommon when colors are so rich. And wait times are 4+ months. (Spring for the custom shoe trees, they’re beautiful too).
Managing expectations is important because depending on the tanning process shoes like this can spot stain if splashed. They’re not an all-weather shoe in some cases. Important to know when spending $300+ on a pair of shoes. But. Well-maintained and re-soled, they could last 30 years which makes them sort of a bargain.
Very insightful comment! Thanks for sharing. Crowns are super nice!
You mentioned the Uniform Standard are the lowest, what about the tallest soles? Also can you number them in order of comfort?
14:30 too bad the white part isnt smooth. I also try to keep that part clean. Smooth is easier to clean with a magic eraser.
A brush and some soapy water seems to work really well
Which shoe did you find had the widest toe box? I always have issues with narrower profile shoes.
Crowns
@@asim thanks for the response! I’ll look into them.
Hi first time here!
What do you think about Massimo Dutti minimal leather sneakers?
I’m not familiar with the brand but I’ll look into it
I have exactly the same issue with my Thursday sneakers. Weird... :(
ISO some solid advice before pulling the trigger. Based on other sources as well as this great video, I am between Uniform Standard and Thursdays. Please give me some guidance... TIA.
I think aesthetics play a huge factor into this as they looks completely different. I think Uniform are built better
What are the widest options of these? I have a list of like 7 shoes in my notes app that Im deciding between, lol.
Thursdays - I sold mine. They are good for the money but the soles/bottom just feel too thin.
Crown - very substantial and once broken in these are very comfy, plus you can resole these, so they are worth every penny. But they are just too heavy duty for summer.
CP: these are great for summer when my Crown sneakers are just too hot. I admit I bought these on discount and will only buy them again if I can get some substantial discount.
Can you compare the GAT options? MM Replicas, Beckett Simonon, etc.
Not my style but maybe in the future!
@asim Great review! Can you consider reviewing the Aurélian Voyager Sneaker?
Would you say the toe box is equivalent to either Topo, Altra or Lem shoes? I really like wide toe boxes.
Which one is best for all day comfort?
Supercourt and Ecco are ok. Achilles is a dream.
Moreover, I’d like to see the test in 10km of each pair.
Once I’ve got speedy and Ralph Lauren leather keds and it was a nightmare in long distance walk
Are you aware minimalist leather casual shoes with a wide toe box and have decent traction in rain.
whats a good sale price for the common projects
250-300 is my sweet spot
Great review of these sneakers. Just purchased my first pair of Minimalist sneakers.
I actually have 3 pairs of The Great sneakers white, black and court style. I like the way they fit and they have held up nice thus far.
Great to hear!
Which pair is most comfortable pair ?
Planning to purchase Uniform Standard. I usually wear UK 8/US 9. Is it ok to size up to UK 9/EU 43? Do they fit well?
Reach out to support for sizing help. Their sizing is a bit off. They recommended me sizing up i think and it fit like the my 42 common projects.
The EU 43 though, does it fits well? Not too loose?
CP owner here and been wearing them for almost 10 yrs. I have around 10 pairs. Just buy them 2nd hand or on sale I personally never paid retail for mine. I recently bought a pair of off white ones for £50 98% new
Agreed!
You have to buy a new pair every year?
@@shugyosha7924 not new new but 2nd hand almost brand new, not in the same colour
We are the same size 9.5 US in Thursday low top, thinking of getting the Crown Northampton. What size did you get?
Hit up their customer service, super nice people that’ll help figure out size based off what other brands you wear
Great video and thanks for the insight on each brand. I have experience with Thursday’s Premier and Common Projects’ Achilles Low. I had a problem with both being too narrow in the toe box for my toes to splay out. It feels like the toes are squished and it makes sense because of the design of these minimalist shoes. In your experience, did you find the toe box fit of the Crown Northampton to be wider than or equal to Oliver Cabell’s?
May be counterintuitive but Koio’s taper happens closer to the edge than CP’s which allows a bit more space for the widest portion of your foot. The Crown North Hampton definitely are more straight from back to front before curving in compared to the Oliver Cabells. Those may be your best bet but the higher quality leather is stiffer which may lead to a longer break in.
@@asim might need to look into Koio and see their offerings. The Crown Northampton looks more straight and bulbous from the top angle when compared to the rest but I prioritize fit and comfort over aesthetic. All of these shoes look great in their own way but I agree with your conclusion that CP’s look better on the foot. Keep up the great work and look forward on more vids. You earned my sub!
I have very wide feet. All my dress shoes and boots are in G width and I find getting the right sized minimalist sneaker tricky. I've tried plenty but only Crown Northampton managed to fit me proper. I have the Overstone Derby in wide fit.
It's not the sleekest looking pair when you buy it in wide but comfort over looks is key
I've very narrow feet, do you think Crown Northampton will be too loose in size(width) and too bulky in shape?
I wouldn’t say they’re bulky but they provide the most room in the toe box compared to the rest. I think you’ll be okay!
@@asim Got it and thanks for reply
where would you get these kinds of snrakers resoled
Haven’t looked into it tbh but I’m sure a local cobbler could help. Would just be a matter of sourcing the soles
can you recomend such sneakers for wide feet!? i have the impression that these are for narrow lasts...
Out of these, Crown Northampton!
Hey buddy, great video... I'm wondering if the Oliver Cabell shoes squeek? Ive seen a few reviews that they do. Did you experience that problem? Cheers!
I think they did for the first few wears but have stopped now! Thinking about selling mine since I haven’t used them much since the video lol
great review brother! which of these have removable insoles?
Hi,
Do Thursday sell within Europe or Ireland specifically or only shipped through US?
They have international shipping
where is your couch from? great video!
Crate and Barrel Gather! Absolutely love it
Does anyone know if one of the top companies makes minimal leather sneakers in wide or extra wide?
I think Crown does
Which joggers do you recommend to go with shoes like this? Like what’s the best quality jogger in your opinion? I would like to upgrade my white shoes, as well as upgrade joggers too.
Lululemon ABC for sure. They look great bc they have a bit of structure making them look slightly “dressed up” if you can ever use that term that for joggers lol
Have a whole vid on joggers a few videos back
What about Lacoste? Been wearing them for years and cannot find another leather shoe for the price (~$100)❤❤
what socks do you use to save your heel
Bombas are my go to!
@@asim Apprectiate it bro
i decided to order a koio triple white because of your video. i hope you do more videos!
Lmk how you like them! More vids coming soon!
I have a few pairs of unfeatured shoes - Johnston & Murphy (or is it Murphy & Johnston? I can't be bothered to check.) They're a bit disappointing. The white midsole part fades quickly. It doesn't matter how much you clean them, they just turn off-white quickly. One pair went to sh!t after about a 1.5 years, but I did wear them out in the rain one time. Are they supposed to fall apart after getting wet once? I don't know.
Oh yeah, I don't know about other brands, but the Johnston & Murphy ones aren't comfortable. They need some padding.
Used to wear their dress shoes a ton growing up before I bought a pair of Allen Edmonds
I like your your review, very complete. Over a year ago I bought a pair of Oliver Cabell after checking out all the reviews. I liked the look, quality and the price point. Wearing them was a different story. Upfront I got a blister proximal to my right big toe. I chalked it up to breaking them in. While it was uncomfortable to wear I soldiered on and continued to wear them hoping the comfort would improve. No more blisters but they still are stiff and uncomfortable. I contacted Oliver Cabells but no response. I just had my Chuck Talylor's refurbished and they are my go to's. They are a leather no lace slip ons, no longer available but I can were them like slippers. I would still like a minimalist white leather shoe. I am liking the Crown Hamptons but I'll have to consider the price point because I already bought the OC's.
Yeah Oliver Cabell customer service is practically non existent. Not the biggest fan of them.
I bought both Oliver Cabell and Koio and I must say, the Oliver Cabell has a better silhouette than the Koio. Koio's 1.5in mid-sole looks too thick. I also have a pair of common projects. Overall, my view is Oliver Cabell has best value for money and better styling.
The finishing seems to be hit or miss for most people
I hated the Thursdays.
1. I ordered wide and they still weren’t wide enough.
2. They squeaked like crazy right out the box and that never went away after 6 months of wear.
3. They were absurdly heavy. I hated wearing them.
Great review! I'll stick to my $59 8yoox white sneaks for now but I'm aiming for that koio ⚡
I tried the Uniform Standards as they are based in the UK, as I am, and they're pretty good to be honest. However, I'll be buying Crown sneakers for my next pair.
How were you able to find the Crown Northampton's for $400 USD?
Might be b/c I'm shopping from Canada but it racks up to over $500 USD after conversions and paying for import duties. That's the biggest reason why I ended up sticking with common projects I was able to snag them on sale for $275 USD.
I’m based out of the states so that’s probably why it was cheaper for me
Great video. I’m new here and was only familiar with Thursday’s. The issue you mentioned with the tongue and creasing is true, as I have the same issue with my pair. Will definitely do some research on these other options but doubt I’ll be dropping over $400 for a sneaker.
Wait till they’re on sale for 200ish
Great video. Im not sure when I really became a minimalist sneaker person. I believe it was 2020. I have purchased three pairs of Thursday boots. One pair of Beckett Siminon. Beckett fits tight around the front portion of my feet. My plans are to purchase two more pairs of Thursday boots. I'll most definitely look at Kois. What makes Beckett and Thursday boots so easy to purchase is that both companies have buy now pay later (After pay). Great video again.
I’m surprised that’s how your CPs look after 5 years. I’m on a 12 month cycle and they are destroyed at that point.
Shoe trees and a cleaning/conditioning here and there are all you really need
will it not make your feet sweat more on leathers?
I haven’t encountered that
How is the fit of Common Projects?
Takes a bit to break in but comfortable afterwards. I wear a 9.5 in Nike and a 42 fit great
Any recommendation for nice sneakers with some height?
Uniform Standard gave the most height out of these
I love your videos, man. Thank you!
Appreciate you watching them!
Had to sub bro! Great content! I’m binging at work and this is 🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate that bro! Hope it made work go by quicker
Can you do a video on the best long sleeve polos to buy?
Potentially! I did a video on normal polos a bit ago and I know a lot of those brands also make long sleeves polos so it may be repetitive
@@asim what’s your take on Kent wang’s long sleeve polos? They have cuffs added to the end of the sleeves, not sure if it looks classy or out of date 🤔 Please do 🙏
Considering OC or Northampton
Both great options, CNH are significantly better quality
Are the high common projects or any high leather sneaker not in style? Don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone wear them like that.
I don’t think they’re out of style but the low tops are def more popular!
I had the same issue with Thursday. The tongue shifts to the side. I exchanged them with a new pair. Same issue. So I have two outs that I do wear but the buckling looks crappy.
Yeah definitely not my favorite
Great video ,thanks ❤️🏴👍
Love these videos, keep it up!
Possibly do one over the best boots? 👀
Hopefully soon! Lmk if you have suggestions
@@asim We all know that Grant Stone is going to be the winner in the price/quality category
@@asimyou could do a whole video on Thursday boots honestly *cough* @thursdaybootssponermyboy *cough*
Hey Asim, just purchased a pair of the denim jeans. Can’t wait to get them but will have to wait a few weeks as I am in the UK
Appreciate your support! We’ll have them out as soon as we can
Read your post on Reddit and also saw your video on polos way back. Love your content. Don’t stop making videos man! Btw, have you ever tried Kent wang’s long sleeve polo? I’m in the market for long sleeve polos. Maybe a potential future video on long sleeve polo comparisons 👀?
Appreciate it man! Hoping the channel keeps gaining traction so I can start making weekly videos.
I haven’t reviews their long sleeve polos but if they’re anything like the short sleeves ones I’m a fan!
Did you look into Greats?
Heard mixed things about Greats when researching for this video so decided to leave them out