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* Common Projects (Tournament High, B-ball)
 
* Common Projects (Tournament High, B-ball)
 
* Rick Owens (Geobaskets, DRK SHDW Hightops)
 
* Rick Owens (Geobaskets, DRK SHDW Hightops)
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* Kris van assche

Revision as of 22:52, 25 June 2013

sneak·er /ˈsnēkər/ Noun A soft shoe with a rubber sole worn for sports or casual occasions.

Low-top sneakers

Low-tops are extremely versatile, and a great replacement for ratty tennis shoes. They can easily be dressed up or down. These are often not too pricey. A few pairs, in mute colors like white or black, should cover your wardrobe and not break the bank.

Cheap-tier

  • Adidas (Samba, Adi Ease, Gazelle)
  • Converse (Chucks, Jack Purcell)
  • Gravis
  • Nike (SB, Plimsoles, Flyknits)
  • Vans (Authentics, Era)
  • Generic Surplus

Mid-Tier

  • AllSaints
  • Svensson
  • National Standard
  • Raf Simons (Made in Portugal)
  • Generic Man
  • Y-3
  • Buttero Tanino (250-300 $)

Couple of words about Buttero Tanino. They do run big, size 42 EU is approximately 30 cm outsole length, so size down if you are a D width, and they are not as narrow as they seems! It just heel area is very wide so heel slippage is almost inevitable unless your feet is shaped like a brick. There's a high and low top versions, as well as perforated and leather/suede models. Leather is very thick, like 3mm and don't stretch much, so don't go for the snug fit, or you'll cry later. Overall they are very simple and kinda ugly durable sneakers. Better buy CP.


High-tier

High-top sneakers

The less versatile form of shoes, as the name suggests they come above the ankle. Be careful here, many high top sneakers are found to be gaudy, and harder to pull off. It's easy to fall into hypebeast territory here.

Cheap-tier

  • Converse (High top Chucks)
  • Nike (Air Force 1, Blazers, Dunks)
  • Supra (Skytop)
  • Vans (sk8 Hi, Alomar)

Mid-Tier

  • National Standard

High-tier

  • Common Projects (Tournament High, B-ball)
  • Rick Owens (Geobaskets, DRK SHDW Hightops)
  • Kris van assche