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Palladium Shoes?

jaychiz

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i was unable to afford buying my own clothing during the 80's and 90's so i just got these last month seemed clunky at first but now i see the appeal vs canvas sneakers
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I link the grey, but the khaki & dark slate are tempting too. Would anyone consider these a better option than DBs?
 

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Originally Posted by CyanideDragon
I link the grey, but the khaki & dark slate are tempting too. Would anyone consider these a better option than DBs?

I have the baggy leathers, and I prefer my DBs: I think they're more stylish/can be worn with more. However, these kicked ass in the snow/rain/bullshit winter this year, so I do recommend them. And ****, they're pretty cheap.
 

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I've ordered a pair of the baggy topped canvas ones in metal. It'll be good to have something that's pretty breathable but still sturdy and non-slip for the summer and they're cheap enough that I won't cry if they don't work out.
 

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Hah, I had a pair of these in the '80's as well. I think they're a good alternative to Chucks, partly because they have a bit of a heel and good tread onthe sole. Might consider a canvas pair of Pampas for summer...
 

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Originally Posted by zissou
Hah, I had a pair of these in the '80's as well. I think they're a good alternative to Chucks, partly because they have a bit of a heel and good tread onthe sole. Might consider a canvas pair of Pampas for summer...

How good is the sole on these for walking on non-paved surfaces and can you see them being good enough for light duty hiking on dirt mixed with mud and rocky terrain?
 

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