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i'd go with white. more versatile IMO than 3, and id rather the original than the mesh. ironically i wear my white the least, i wear black more often, but with your options id say 1.
That's helpful, thank you. I tried on the 45s in the gray suede, and they fit pretty well (slightly large, but the 44s were too snug). Do you know if the originals fit the same as the suede?
 

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White is a bit more versatile at least for me because it matches with 90% of my outfit color scheme. And I reckon many people are the same.
 

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That's helpful, thank you. I tried on the 45s in the gray suede, and they fit pretty well (slightly large, but the 44s were too snug). Do you know if the originals fit the same as the suede?

i dont have any suede achilles, but from what i've read on SF it should be the same, people sometimes adjust sizing with the premium achilles. i had the same issue with sizing but a size down, 44 is a bit too long, but 43 is too tight so i went with 44 for my achilles. some models i went to 43 though since they arent as narrow
 

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Do any of you have the white mesh lows? Do you like them as much as the originals? The latter are sold out in my size, but the mesh look interesting too.
 

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Do any of you have the white mesh lows? Do you like them as much as the originals? The latter are sold out in my size, but the mesh look interesting too.


i have the white mesh with suede toes / trim. love them.
a bit "lighter" and more comfy than all leather imo.
have had them for 2 years and they are wearing very well.
 

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i have the white mesh with suede toes / trim. love them.
a bit "lighter" and more comfy than all leather imo.
have had them for 2 years and they are wearing very well.
Thanks. I actually picked up the black mesh with white soles (still want white, but decided to wait for the leather version), and just got them today. (Which is insane. From TBS to NYC in two days? I'm in awe.) I really dig them. First pair of CP, and they're crazy comfortable and feel like how I wish all my good shoes would feel. C
 

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If someone has a pair of worn black Achilles mid or tournament low w/ white laces in 43 please hit me up!
 
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so the gum sole low suede from this season, from what i've read, should fit narrower than a standard achilles, can anyone corroborate?
 

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