Is common projects high quality?

Common Projects’ sneakers are crafted from high quality leather in Italy, and although I’m well aware that they’re mass-produced in factories, they have an artisanal feel to them reminiscent of a bygone era.

What is so special about common projects?

Called Common Projects, they’re these Italian-made, blindingly white low-tops; just smooth leather that still reeks of that musky leather smell, the only distinguishing feature a small set of gold numbers printed near the heel—“1528 46 0506” on mine. They’re so plain that it’s hard to imagine paying over $400 for them.

Are common projects overrated?

Common Projects Achilles is expensive and often considered overpriced. The quality of material and level of craftsmanship are top-notch, but people often find it difficult to justify the premium in price given the abundance of choices of white sneakers with equal quality at a fraction of the price.

Do Common Projects last?

When treated with care, a pair of Common Projects should last you a minimum of two years of wear. After two years, many wearers still have bright white shoes that are perfectly intact. The quality of the material and construction of these shoes makes them a good long-term investment.

Do Common Projects run big or small?

Common Projects shoes generally fit true to size, so take your normal size if you have wide feet. Common Projects shoes can sometimes run large, so go down a size if you’re between sizes or have narrow feet.

Are Common Projects made by hand?

All Common Project shoes (men’s and women’s styles) are made in an Italian footwear factory in the Marche region of Italy, which made only leather dress shoes before Common Projects asked it to manufacture sneakers, according to Business of Fashion. The shoes are made of Italian leather and are stitched by hand.

Are Common Projects Comfortable?

Comfort: Honestly, Common Projects sneakers aren’t the most comfortable. Although they’re ideal for casual outings, I don’t usually wear these for a long day of walking. Care: Common Projects sneakers may not be the most comfortable, but they’re certainly the easiest to clean!

What do the numbers on common project shoes mean?

NEW YORK, United States — Ten numbers, divided into three sets, are stamped in gold on the outer heel of each shoe. Each set corresponds to a style number, European size and colour. It’s the only visible branding on a pair of otherwise perfectly clean, pared-back Common Projects shoes.

Are common projects insoles removable?

Common Projects BBALL’88 leather sneakers with perforations on the vamp, decorative inlays and contrasting piping. Leather and fabric interior with removable insole, tonal rubber sole, gold-tone side print of the model ID number. Spare laces included.

Can Common Projects get wet?

Yes you can find waterproof-suede options, Common Projects just isn’t quite there yet with the technicalities. If you’re in a rainy area especially, suede shoes will get dirty quicker than you imagined. In this case stick to the Common Projects Achille Low in leather.

Do you have to break in Common Projects?

I can wear them every day without breaking them in, but I know that everyone has a different experience. When talking about the Achilles Low in particular, the leather continues to get softer with every wear, and the outsole is both comfortable and hard-wearing.

Why are shoe prices so high?

Shoes designed to stay cool, weigh very little or provide mega protection are expensive. Innovation and the time and money it takes to achieve it drives up prices. Without the economies of scale in production to bring them back down again, you pay more.

Is it worth it to be the first to wear expensive shoes?

Being the first to wear a hideously expensive but beguiling shoe gives the wearer bragging rights and makes her the center of attention. Is it worth it? When the cost of admission to a select group of rich and powerful people is what you happen to be wearing, driving or drinking, sure it is.

What makes a designer shoe worth the price?

The “in” thing, of course. Prestige plays a big part in what makes any designer item worth the price. Being the first to wear a hideously expensive but beguiling shoe gives the wearer bragging rights and makes her the center of attention. Is it worth it?

Are the common projects Achilles the simple man’s sneaker?

While the sneaker market is flooded with riffs on and ripoffs of the streamlined minimalist white leather kicks, Common Projects might have done it best. Let’s look at the aesthetic before talking diving into the materials themselves. This is the simple man’s sneaker. The Achilles has an incredibly clean design.