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8622664 No.8622664[DELETED]  [Reply] [Original]

what exactly makes common projects superior to alternatives like stan smiths?

>> No.8622677

quality, prestige

>> No.8622683

what makes common projects and stan smiths a superior alternative to converse when they are exactly the same?

>> No.8622686

lmao how are stan smiths even alternatives to CPs?


Common Projects are on a whole other level m8. For one CPs are liked because of their bland minimalist style (no lines, logos, patches etc) and attention to detail.

They're made in Italy from leather by a real cobbler instead of in china by a child.

>> No.8622702

the leather is nicer and they will last longer, they also look different and don't have branding or da 3 stripes (golden ## don't count you can't even see them)

if those things are worth it for you then buy the common projects if not then just buy the stan smiths

buttero are also a nice alternative cheaper than CPs arguably better construction/materials

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>>8622686
>minimalism
>high quality
ok
what am i missing out on by spending 120 less on pic related from the garment project?

>> No.8622746

>>8622719

Plenty. For one thing, that leather looks like shit.

>> No.8622763

>>8622719
well for starters they look way different

>> No.8622771
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8622771

These or Gtfo with your shoes everyone has

>> No.8622776

>>8622771
>cps
>"shoes everyone has"
uhm no. everyone on /fa/ maybe but that is not an accurate representation of the population or your demographic (late teens/early 20's nerds)

>> No.8622779

>>8622776
Nah I see them everywhere. Sorry you live in the midwest

>> No.8622784

>>8622702
This.
When I first came to this board I remember posting "lol wtf they look like Converse" but now that I've been here for so long, when you just look at them you really appreciate how nice they look. The leather looks... I Guess "Creamy" is a good term rather than cheap. The toecap is perfect. Not pointyish like Kent Wang, not too round like others.
Really, the proportions are just right. Are they worth retail rice at what is it now, 340?
...no probably not. But they are definitely one of the best sneakers you can own. They are just subtly perfect.

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8622788

>>8622763
do they?

>> No.8622796

>>8622683
They aren't though

>> No.8622807

>>8622779
Los Angeles
>>8622788
yes they do look different. If you can't tell the differences then it really doesn't matter which pair you choose, does it?

>> No.8622844

>>8622784
they have the perfect balance between nice design, high quality and good price (if on sale. and there are CPs for every single fit you can imagine

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8622847

Stan smiths just shit compared to cps. Doesn't smell like leather at all. I love wearing my cps. I just dont want to bring it at my job. Nurse by the way

>> No.8622852

>>8622771
this is a leather only thread

>> No.8622857

>>8622844
this

there's a reason almost every high fashion retailer pairs cp's with most designer clothing on their websites. it's not just an /fa/ meme, and the only way you are dressed by the internet is if your only pair of shoes are cp's

>> No.8622863

mainly they dont look like ronnald mcdonald shoes

>> No.8622913

>>8622847
gay

>> No.8622933

how do I clean up my cps whites? the sole and leather

going to cop another pair of white achilles in mid and I want to keep one cleanish and use the other as beaters

help

>> No.8622937

>>8622933
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=how+to+clean+white+leather+shoes

you could have at least TRIED to look into it before asking

>> No.8622947

>>8622807
Well mostly everyone won't be able to tell the difference so why are you still spending 200+ on trainers?

>> No.8622948

>>8622847
>implying a nurse could afford those

>> No.8622952

>>8622933
Get magic erasers, they're a little block of white foam that you get a bit wet on one corner and rub off any dirt with, once it gets too dirty just cut off the dirty bit with scissors. I use them on my Achilles and I cleaned up an old pair of Smiths with them, they work great. I've been using the same one for about half a year now and it's still great.

>> No.8622958

>>8622947
Because he wants to

>> No.8623263

>>8622779
I live in NYC and I've only seen two.

Still haven't seen a pair of geos, but that might just be because I don't hang out around the right places.

>> No.8623277

>>8622948

>implying nurses don't start 70k a year starting
>implying that I don't have family member's that make over 120k+ a year because they are experienced nurses

I just figured out how ignorant everyone is on this board.

>> No.8623305

>>8622948
>I just figured out how ignorant everyone is on this board.
>everyone

it was just one guy

lmao

>> No.8623330

>>8622686
lmfaoo theyre made in a factory by african and arab immigrants not some 70 year old italian grandpa

>> No.8623344

>>8622807
los angeles is like 70% mexican and black combined lol

of course you wont see it there

>> No.8623352

>>8622771
w2c?

>> No.8623529
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>>8622664
nothing. You're talking about entirely different silhouettes, materials, brands, hype, silhouettes, so on and so forth. Might as well ask what makes the NB CRT300 superior to the Stans. It's all subjective and depends on whether or not you want to pony up for CPs. Objectively judging both sneakers, having owned/compared several pairs, I can tell you that CPs are constructed better and use nicer materials than the vanilla Stan. Collab Stans (Raf or Collete, for instance) use much much nicer leather.
>>8622686
not necessarily. The Margom sole comes from Italy but CPs are unlikely to be 'handcrafted' by a cobbler. More than likely the leather is sourced elsewhere and the parts are assembled in Italy by a sweatshop/team of workers/etc. As long as the product is assembled in Italy you can say that it was "made in Italy".
>>8622719
Clearly you haven't handled either irl
you're missing out on the actual silhouette unique to common projects. furthermore, there's likely different leathers being used. Garment Project sneaker has more lines, heel tab, and cap toe. It looks like the ankle is unpadded. It has waxed laces I guess. Nothing's stopping you from getting Greats brand sneakers ($150ish) over Svennson ($300+) but there are significant differences in each product. if that's impossible for you to discern, you might as well just get the cheapest option
>>8622771
these the Kitsunes? I always liked em but I think the price is too high to justify for a canvas sneaker.

>> No.8623537

>sneakers

stay edgy kids

>> No.8623606
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>>8623537
>shoes
>clothing

>> No.8623726

>>8622947
Quality? They're probably more comfortable and last longer. I bet the difference is more noticable irl than in commercial pics.

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>>8623537

>> No.8623784

>>8622948
nurses make pretty good money dude they can definitely afford cps

>> No.8625586

>>8623277
chill

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8625640

>>8622948
Im broke as fuck and I still have a pair of CPs, theyre well worth the cost in versatility and durability.
Also gonna grab a pair of greats royales in triple black (pic) to test them out since theyre cheap as fuck

>> No.8625936

>>8622664

>2014
>cop sneakers for cheap
>pay quality for boots

>> No.8626006

>>8625640
i got em in white and the leather is sorta plushy. dont remember how cps feel.
heres my vid of them if anyone cares https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyiWKwTbF48

>> No.8626026

>>8622771
oi cunt what are those

>> No.8626072

>>8626026
if u cant recognize the fuckin brand right there ur a pleb that prob cant even afford them

>> No.8626079

>>8626072
you're probably right I'm just curious mate

>> No.8626090

>>8626006
That hurt to watch

>> No.8626182

>>8626026
they look like a piece of shit dnc but Kitsune

>> No.8626196

>>8623344
Lol, okay flyover kid

>> No.8626213

>>8626196
he's right doe
SoCal is 90% Spics
NoCal is 90% asians
downtown LA is 100% brack people

>> No.8626223

>>8626006
why did you think we needed to see your filthy feet?
fucking gross

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>>8626213
Have you ever been to West Hollywood/Beverly Hills..?

>> No.8626235

>>8626213
It's racial make up is almost exactly the same as NYC you stupid fucking redneck.

>> No.8626238

>>8626232
but anon do you live in the 90210?

>> No.8626248

>>8626223
Yeah I don't have any foot fungus or deformities, just regular human feet. Do you barf at the beach?

>> No.8626253

>>8626238
No. I live in Westwood, so close yet so far...

>> No.8626292

>>8622857
only entry level high fashion retailers stock cps.

>> No.8626364

>>8626292

nordstrom stocks CP's now

>> No.8626422

>>8622664
I've only see CP's once irl. Holy fuck I was mirin. Plus you know they're expensive so you sort of think of that person is better than the guy wearing stan smiths. It's just the way it is man, social perception is one hell of bullshit thing.

If i wasn't a poor student then I'd skip my next three shoe purchases and cop CP's.

well worth it i reckon

>> No.8626504

>>8626364
bloomingdale stocks CPs two

>> No.8627486

>>8625936
>2014
>dropping money on memeshoes

>> No.8627589

>>8626422
never speak again

>> No.8627677
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8627677

okay and what about these colette x stan smiths

u r conflicted now

>> No.8627743

>>8622947
Because I can tell the difference, duh.
The silhouette's much slimmer, the materials are better, the construction's made to last.

They're worth it to me, so why do you care?

>> No.8627800

>>8622948
most of the ppl on /fa/ are teenagers living with their parents working part time minimum wage jobs to save up to afford shit like cp's and used velcros

>> No.8628228

>>8627800
>all the people buying sneakers are
>the main sneaker demographic
no shit

>> No.8628234

>>8627677
the problem is you are comparing stock pictures to other stock pictures

>> No.8628240

>>8627677
Why are you so set on finding similar shoes that are "better" than CPs? What are you trying to prove?

>> No.8628253

>>8626213
that's because you go to the poor areas
how about you go to westwood