The BEST Minimal Leather Sneakers | 6 Common Projects Alternatives
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- The Common Projects Achilles Low is a luxurious, premium quality minimal leather sneaker, but is it worth $425? I think one of these Common Projects alternatives might be a better choice for you.
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I went crazy on buying white sneakers over the last few years and I own the Great Royale Blanco and the New Republic Kurt. While they are pretty amazing, there are days where I feel like wearing my Reebok Club C 85's and Stan Smith's even if they are lower quality leather lol. I always come back to where I started I guess. Dr Scholl's cushion inserts helps alot in the lower tier/budget leather shoes but that's just personal preference.
I’m all in for more budget friendly options of high demand items. But because I’m a sucker I tend to buy what feels like “the original” no matter what at least once. I blame Nick, but I’m waiting for my third pair of CP to be delivered this morning. He also lead me the rest of the way down the welted footwear rabbit hole
I have had my blazer 77’ lows for a year now and I love them 🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good video & information. I just gave away my New Republic white sneakers to Goodwill, after having them for over 3 years, they still look somewhat okay. Having said that, the same day I purchased another pair of the New Republic I received for my birthday a pair of Common Projects. In my humble opinion, both sneakers feel good to me & look great.
Vekla Low Tops. Best CP alternative I own. Great slihouette, same finish, much more minimal and bloody great price.
What a great video I have the common projects and 4 pairs of oliver cabells there both great
Really enjoyed this video 2 great guys doing great things
Thanks boys 👍👍👍
I have had my New Republic’s for almost two years, and with regular cleaning, they look almost as new as the day I bought them! I get complements on them all the time, even in Chicago! If I remember correctly, I even bought them at a steep discount, because the box was a little damaged.
I got mine for ~$40 in November of 2018. They're my beater festival shoe now, but still one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Why "even" in Chicago?
@@merrittpalmer4349 haha I was wondering about the same thing
It’s nice to see all the shoe/boot people collaborating
I am from India, we do not have a lot of these options & international shipping is not something I am very comfortable with. Stan Smith is widely available here so it works for me.
I was literally just searching for "Common Project Alternatives". Awesome stuff! 🔥
Good timing!
I purchased a pair of Oliver Cabell Low 1's a little less than a year ago and they are so comfortable. A great shoe at a great price!
I've only heard horror stories from Cabell's shoes
@@ee1yd really like what?
Great review! I love how transparent you all were with the review!
Thanks so much!
Crown Northampton makes some of the best sneakers money can buy both quality and value wise
Yes! They look dope. Sadly my budget can only afford Thursday boots low top sneakers but I have no regrets with my purchase. They're great!
Not only are Crowns truly the most minimal, with the least amount of accent stitching, but they're the only ones I know with white metal eyelets instead of bare shoelace holes for durability. (And since they're handmade to order, you can ask them to do without the eyelets if you'd prefer anyway.)
White tennis shoes look dumb!
I'm not in the market for a minimalist sneaker but your videos are so interesting and informative that I watched it anyway just in case I'd be looking for a sneaker in future. Going on my first cruise soon so I'll likely be hunting for a quality, sea worthy sneaker later on.
Thanks for the review, guys! If you were to rank them purely based on comfort, what would you say?
Thanks for this man. 😊 stay safe.
Been wanting this video for months.
This video is fantastic. Thank you, Brock.
Thank you!
Really good vid this helps narrow all the options down a lot. Thanks!
Great to hear!
Been waiting on these collaboration videos … Stridewise rules!!! 👏🏻
Agreed!
Hey thanks man!
Great video, great info; thx. Quick question, I'm partial to textured/pebbled leathers & wondered how the sneakers from To Boot NY match up against these? Also, on the question of leathers, which would be better or more desirable between "full-grain tumbled calf leather", "Italian calf leather" & "Italian alpine deer-skin"?
This video was perfect, exactly what I was looking for
Picked up a pair of Oliver Cabell Low 1s this morning. Can’t wait to give them a try.
Best pair of shoes I've ever bought! You will like them!
How did you like them?
I've been a Stan Smith guy for five decades. Never thought anything would separate me but, I'm sad to say, they're not made as well as they used to be. Or maybe the alternatives are just that much better. Appreciate the guided tour of the market. Thanks.
Just bought the new Stan Smith's. They look more plastic than previous versions. I have loved them for years, but Adidas has dropped the ball on these.
@Todd Cercone I take no pleasure from the decline. A few decades ago Adidas withdrew Stans from the Canadian market. They were gone for years before they were re-introduced. I called Adidas and a service rep told me that he got more calls about Stan Smith's than all their other shoes combined. Clearly, Adidas doesn't see this iconic design in its long-term plans and decided to milk it for all it is worth...until it dies.
@@seanferguson5460 You have to be careful when buying the stan smiths, i have different stan smiths and the leathers on them are different from each pair
@@tmfrs2 I thought that Stan Smiths weren't made of real leather anymore? At least, that's just what I've heard through word of mouth.
@@anonymousotter6455 it's different for each variant
I have a pair with Disney(mickey mouse) Collab and the leather i believe is fake because it's really hard
Then i have another and the leather is much softer
I would add GREATS of Brooklyn to this list. I give them a slight edge to my Cabells on looks but they both are high quality and super comfortable.
Would you say the toe box for the Greats of Brooklyn are wide or narrow?
@@jimmyosalla8319 I'd say neither. The toe box is perfect for me.
I really like Crown Northhamton's white sneaker more than the other brands, just based off of research. I own a pair of Crown Northhampton's overstone derby white sneakers and they are absolute perfection in terms of appearance for me. The only problem with them for me is that there is a break-in period where the leather is pretty hard and uncomfortable, but they make a beautiful minimalist sneaker.
I also like their Horween Brown Chromexcel-s one of the best
they are super expensive. same as commom project.
I’m thinking of buying a pair. Do they get worn out quickly or do they last?
Crown is an actual luxury sneaker, made with higher quality components than Common Projects.
White Vans (Old Skool or authentics also look great!) like Daniel or maybe even the Blazer from Nike ;) Great video man!
Surprised Uniform Standard wasn't on the list. Just ordered some. My first pair of low end luxery sneaker. I'm excited!
Crown Northampton should definitely be on the list.
I currently wear Archibald London SF-01 sneakers. The kangaroo leather upper is great compared to the typical calf skin. Really enjoying them
Nice!
I usually wear cole haans. They are usually found under $100 at outlet cole haan stores, they last a long time, and they are great.
I agree
I recommend Filling Pieces - Plain Court 🥂
Glasses game on point, very sharp!
Guys. Holy crap! I'm headed for a seven day trip to Montana in July. It's mostly a road trip with some long day hikes up to 10 miles. I'm a minimalist dude. Former wilderness guide in Alaska. But I love white shoes like this. I've been looking for a pair for a long time to replace my trashed Polo canvas set. Price isn't an option. Which one should I get?
Excellent stuff. Any thoughts on the new Koio Capris without the Margrom sole?
I've had my Oliver Cabell Low 1's for a few years now and they're such a great Common Projects alternative. Koio's are my other choice.
how comfortable are the soles? I'd need to use them for commuting to work. Also worry if the flat soles will be too slippery.
@@superseiyan soles were all good. My only issue was it took a while to wear them in. There was a slight squeak for the first few weeks and it took a while for the leather to soften up.
Tempted by Thursday for my first minimalist sneakers. Good quality according to you guys and also available in half-sizes which I'll probably require.
Got myself a pair, they are supremely comfy and are very pleasant looking.
My Thursday low tops were really squeaky.
I had to send them back.
Do yours squeak?
@@drumguyben7509 can't say mine squeak. They wear well for me
How's the toe box? My toes are too wide to fit into most shoes.
I got a Cole Haan Men's Grand Crosscourt II and they are very comfortable
I really like the fit/feel of Stan Smiths but they wear through so fast. I'm on my third pair because I get full on holes in the sole that start filling up with stones. It's hard for me to take a punt on a more expensive shoe, because I walk through dirty rainy cities, and also can't easily try them on to check the fit (whereas Stans are available all over)
I bought a pair of Greats Royale from Nordstrom Rack for $85 ish out the door. They are basically a pretty decent sub $200 minimalist sneaker alternative that you can actually try on if you go to the right stores. I can't compare to Stan Smiths but others have and everyone seems to agree Greats are a couple notches up in every way when it comes to quality.
That said, they retail for I think ~$170 so you gotta find them on sale. Nordstrom Rack might have other lesser known brands of leather minimalist sneakers on sale of a similar quality. Have a look around those types of stores instead of foot locker etc.
Nothing wrong with Stan’s, I’ve been wearing then for decades! I find them extremely comfortable, but you’re definitely right about the sole wearing thin! To me all these shoes are just copies of the Stan Smith just with better leather!
Thanks guys! I got the Thursday’s based on your review. Love the value and leather insole.
Can you share some photo after using it for a awhile. Any review as well
@@marlonantoniotaguicana5008 no creases in the leather after 2months of daily wear on pavement (always in good weather). Nice flat slightly cushioned insole. (Good for all foot shapes. I find Birkenstocks hard to wear because they have too much arch support.)
Thanks for the reply. I already ordered one. Can't wait to rock it myself. I agree with the birks, too much arch support sometimes make it feel uncomfy. How ironic
I think Olukai offers a great sneaker, very comfortable.
Hi I was considering the koios or the thursdays, I was wondering which one you would pick? Either are in my price range and I do have slightly wider feet. I'm mainly looking for a nice minimal shoe that is versatile.
Damn, Stridewise gets around lol, brilliant content as per usual 👏👌
Haha! That I do!
$425 is much more than I'm willing to pay for a pair of sneakers, so this is a very welcome video. These all seem like great choices with a nice range of prices. I have wider feet than average so, which would be the best shoe for me? (obviously not the Oliver Cabell haha). Thanks.
Stan Smiths, Thursdays and Idrese are widest in that order I think! Idrese is a bit wide too
Scarosso Ugo is a pretty good alternative to Koio in the $200+ range (I have a Koio and Scarosso), can you guys talk about it next time?
this is great!!! shoulda done this one sooner
Any suggestions on what to apply to the common projects sole / heel to prevent quick foot drag?
Right on time. I was just looking at a pair of Satoshi _09 sneakers. Love them but they are made in France 🇫🇷 and take forever to get here (handmade)
Oliver Cabel doesn’t have half sizes and they really hurt my feet. Never really broke in or expanded. I want to love them. I still wear them often (wearing them now) but I’m not buying again. So if you’re a half size I would advise against it until they offer half sizes. Otherwise I would purchase again.
That’s been my experience with Oliver Cabel too. Hurt my feet like no other shoe before
Have a few Oliver Cabells for sneakers and Thursday Boots for boots... I’ve been eyeing the Thursday’s sneakers. Good to hear that they’re great too.
Also, Brock nice watch : ). Recently got the text on the new 36mm Explorer and wearing it now. Great minimalist watch
Oh congrats! I was thinking about trying to trade up for the new one... worth it?
@@BrockMcGoff Thanks! Yes I think it’s a great upgrade on all parts - the lume, newer movement with a higher power reserve, and the updated bracelet. If you had the recent 39mm, I would say it’s not too worth it.
There’s a few comparison videos out now for the last 36 mm to the newer 36mm worth checking out. Also I would wait until the hype dies down. I think 3rd party sellers are taking advantage of the hype and pumping up the price. It’s getting ridiculous and ruins it for everyone.
Wow, love ur works ❤️❤️
A well known yet often over looked brand is Mephisto, French brand known for comfort and super high quality, they've been hand making shoes in France since the 60's. Their white sneaker is the Mephisto Cristiano, but the good thing is that you can get the same quality and craftsmanship as Common Projects or Koio, but for a lower price point. (P.S. plus they have 'Soft Air' in the heel for cushioning).
It's so rare to hear Mephisto ever being mentioned. No idea why that is. I love their shoes; I've built up a collection of 25 pairs (all second-hand from eBay) since just the start of this year. I've got a white sneaker from them, though it's not the Cristiano. It doesn't have the typical minimalist design, but for $85 including shipping and tax, I can't complain. :)
@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou yeah you''re right! i think its because they're a brand with a cult following, they strictly control their distribution too. They have Mephisto stores in all major cities and they dont do any big advertising. They're super comfortable and focused on health of the foot and the gait. Plus, i think they started doing 'air' cushioning in the heel even before Nike in the 70's ;-)
@@tentimetex I could be wrong, but I get the feeling that they're bigger in Europe, and the US market is just a secondary market for them. I've reached out to their customer service a few times, and they're surprisingly responsive, although they haven't been able to help me identify old models I bought off eBay if they're no longer in production. They mentioned Mephisto introduces over 600 new styles every year, and the U.S. adopts around half of those. Though, the same dozen or so models tend to appear over and over again on eBay.
Nice video 🔥🔥, can you do a back to school or College video in the future, thanks.
Ace Marks sneakers are very very good. Greats sneakers are also a very good alternative. I own sneakers from both companies.
In my opinion it's the toe box construction that makes the Common Projects unique. The toe box is flat and sleek with almost no dome shape to it. All the other shoes get close, some really close, but not quite 100%. Whether or not that detail is worth the price up to person buying, though it is possible to find them on sale. I do really like the Koios, might get them in grey.
The Koios have a similarly flat toe box, compared to most of the other alternatives we mentioned, but the CPs are straighter (less shaped). I like both silhouettes a lot.
100% agree I noticed age's ago
I have Beckett Simonon and love them.
do you know if BS is better than Thursday ?
People need to also look into the Svensson Classic Low
Love the video!
Great review guys
You should add Jak shoes to the list
as well to
They are are fire and worth a test
Made in Portugal
I think the Beckett Simonon Reid is a very good option/alternative
comparing to Thursday, is BS better ?
Watched your vid, bought a pair. How about a vid on tying/lacing (the cool and fashionable way) the shoes. I know there the traditional way to tie/lace. What lacing is in fashion?
I recently bought a pair of Ralph Lauren Court 100 Luxe. Awesome mixture of the 80s tennis shoes and the modern era’s sneakers. The quality is top as you’d expect from RL. Oh, and it was on sale, so I got it for 60€ instead of 160€. I recommend it!
How's the durability so far? I'm also thinking about spending a bit more than I usually do on some Ralph Lauren sneakers since I usually have to buy new white leather sneakers every 6 months or so
What's your opinion on this shoe after 2 years ? Would be interested !
@@KRaikkonenSF They’re still holding up! It’s quite amazing, considering the fact that I bought them two years ago. I’ve been wearing them often, and of course there are signs of that by now, but overal, the look of them is still very good. They’re very comfortable. The key thing is maintaining; clean them as often as you just can, and will serve you for many years. I am absolutely not planning to buy a new pair of white sneakers in the near future, because these RL ones are holding up very very good. I am still recommending it, you cannot go wrong with them, either by their look and the durability.
good, cause I can get commons for 250€ but still i'd say if there's another cool brand making the same thing for less... well :)@@albertkaszas9066
I came across a company called RCD Paris who has a "Cannes" which is clearly a CP clone but currently on sale at £55 I think it's better value than the Stan Smiths. Has leather lining and full calf skin leather but I have no idea about the company so no idea on quality. Would be worth testing imo. They also have a model called the Marseille which is a GAT and also the same price currently. All I can tell is it is an Indian/British collab company... So chances on cheap Indian labour are high.
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Can you do a head to head comparison of Idrese vs Becket Simonon minimalist white low profile sneakers?
What is the sock you wear while modeling the Koio? I like that look, kinda cool retro look
I recommend the one from beckett simonon. Worth the price and the wait
Yessir, been rocking mine for more than a year and look better with each wear
How about the sizing
Cole Haan Grand Pro Tennis shoes are by far the best alternative for Common Projects. For $150 they're a fraction of the cost, and last the same amount of time if you take care of them.
Quality sucks though
They are the most uncomfortable sneakers I have owned. I have had to give all mine away.
Oliver Sweeney white sneakers are good and a really cheap alternative are Puma sneakers.
Any recommendations for the wide boys looking for a nice leather sneaker (need not be white) that can work for a super wide foot?
Love the look, but how do you handle dark jeans rubbing dye off onto the white leather? I’ve had a few white sneakers ruined that way. Any tips?
Strange world. I found the Crown Northampton sneakers from this channel. I live 10 miles form Northampton and didn’t know. I now have my own last (visited the factory) and have two pairs with a third on order. Rose Anvil recently gave Crown Northampton excellent reviews so you can imagine that I’m in..
Same here, I live about 15 miles from Northampton and I didn't even know they existed until a few years ago from watching these kinds of channels
The clae brand - “Bradley”is a very very slept on all white shoe! I’m buying a second pair. I suggest you check them out
I would love to buy blindly Thursday boots Sneakers. I also love those light blue jeans ❤️Where did you get them? They even look nice to touch for eye😉
my next white shoe will be the Thursday!
I got a pair of Oliver Cabels last week after watching Rose Anil's comparison breakdowns. I feel that I'm getting the same quality as the common projects with no compromise. I've never been a Gucci t-shirt brand caring guy. I do appreciate quality but I could care less for name brand. The first day was a bit of an uncomforable break in but as soon as the second time wearing them a couple days later, they were a dream to wear. I highly recommend the Cabels. I'm curious about the Idrese shoes; the concept that they are made to order does make them stand out to me plus according to what I've read the choices made were for bigger guys so for a smaller guy like me I'm wondering how comfortable and more durable they may feel?
Looking for an common project alternative. Did you size down or up?
@@jakemyint3105 I wear a size 8 and got an 8. Fits perfectly for me
Did you have any issues with shipping times? I’ve read the online reviews and everyone’s is rating OC pretty low when it comes to shipping
@@Jesushernandezfuentes I ordered on the 18th and got mine on the 27th. So about 9 days. 6 business days technically.
Why does it feel like they’re battling for who can describe the shoes with more detail 😂
Great collaboration Gents....
Did you guys consider the Beckett Simonon Reid sneakers. I’ve always considered these the best alternative to the Achilles Low
I am thinking to get a pair too but not sure about the sizing
Great comparison! I'm trying to decide between Koio and Thursday boot shoe. Is it worth the extra money?
did you make a decision?
Great review Brock and Nick! I have wider feet and I'm hesitating between the Koio, Idrese Nuno, Thursday Premiere or the Common Projects. Any thoughts on which brand would offer the best toe box fit for wider feet like mine?? Thanks a lot!
Since this video, I've tried Allen Edmonds, which are actually great for wider feet (better than any of the more modern brands I've tried. Koio or Thursday will be bette than CP or Oliver Cabell for wider feet.
Don't bother with Thursday sneakers they are narrow. . I tried and couldn't get them to fit comfortably. . Common projects are the most narrow. . I would say getting a pair made from Crown north Hampton in a wide size or Allen Edmonds is the only other option in wide fit. Otherwise Stan smith it is lol 😆
Would you recommend the VEJA Esplar?
Only black sneakers for me. Nice review.
Artisan lab is very hard to beat especially here in the UK
Supra made an all white all leather shoe called the hammer back in the day , was a beaut
What do you think about the GrandPrø Rally Laser Cut Sneaker from Cole Haan?
I just purchased the Thursday sneakers in white, size 10 and they fit perfect. But now I am looking at all the Oliver Cabell model shoes and they look amazing! Should I keep the Thursdays or return and get the OC's? Anyone try both? Looking at about a $70 difference. I cant find any comparisons between these two brands.
If they fit well, I wouldn't switch to the OCs b/c they're narrower and might not be as comfy. The quality isn't that different.
Amen to not putting shoes on credit! Even interest free credit options can lead to really bad habits that lead to lots of unwanted debt. Trust me lol. I probably shouldn't buy more than one pair ( i want a white pair and a black pair ), but at least I don't have to put it on credit. Praise God! Thanks for making this video. Really helped.
If you're able to be responsible then getting them on credit is a good way to slightly boost your credit score as long as you make all your payments on time. Just gotta budget responsibly.
Any recommendations for budget and wider feet?
Awesome video! Surprised that the Beckett simonon Reid sneaker did not make this list
We didn't want the video to get too long, but Beckett's are definitely great for the price.
@@BrockMcGoff is BS as good as Thursday ? or even a better choice in terms of quality ?
Hey Brock. I've noticed that Koio does not make their sneakers currently with margom soles. Any reason? Covid?
Hi,modest man, I intend to buy a Thursday premium low, My sneakers normally are EU 43 US 9 depending what's the brand, some models I'm wearing US 9.5 EU 44, can advice I should go for US 9 or 9.5
Gotta try artisan lab. Must!!!
TBH, I don't like the gold lettering on the Achilles Low.
I've got Koios (on sale) and they're great!
Love me some Koios. Glad you're enjoying them!
Best anime collab of the year, so far!
I have 3 pairs of Koio and 2 Greats and New Republic
Nice review fellas! What size are your Oliver Cabell vs Koio? I just ordered 8 from Koio and they were too large. I wanted to exchange for a 7 but they are sold out. I’m just thinking of getting the OC instead. I were 8 in Nike Killshot 2.
Thank you
Brock did a whole video on that! ruclips.net/video/RTz5t7JT3cU/видео.html
A bit late on this video but do you know if the Greats Royale are still a good sneaker? I have four pairs of greats, most of which I bought before the Steve Madden merger. I see this as a huge red flag but I'm trying to stay optimistic that Madden has taken a hands off approach
I plan on buying a pair of Common Projects but I have a dilemma. I don’t know is they fit. Do they run big or small? I wear a size 8 mens and my feet are narrow. Could you help me?
Please review Allen Edmonds Courtside white sneakers. Thank you.