The Official Common Projects Thread

[bbconair]

lol...wtf. it's a sticker. i seriously doubt that the QC of CPs extends to the sticker that they slap on the box.

do you think the BOX looks legit?
do you think the SHOES looks legit?
if yes to both, then you probably have a legit shoe. i'm not sure i would be worrying about a sticker...

 

[GSaleh]

lol...wtf. it's a sticker. i seriously doubt that the QC of CPs extends to the sticker that they slap on the box.

do you think the BOX looks legit?
do you think the SHOES looks legit?
if yes to both, then you probably have a legit shoe. i'm not sure i would be worrying about a sticker...

Mate, have you seen the video, and how good that replica looks? Also, on both examples of fakes (video and forum post), the lettering is exactly the same as on the one I have. Can it be a coincidence?

On all of the authentic boxes from authorised sellers, the lettering matches that on the photo I posted from ssense.

I guess you can never be sure purchasing second hand, but alarm bells are all over this one. I also got a heavy solvent smell that according to other people isn’t present with authentic CPs.

 

[bry2000]

Would you feel differently about the sneakers if the seller sold them to you NWOB (new without box)?

 

[GSaleh]

Would you feel differently about the sneakers if the seller sold them to you NWOB (new without box)?

I was originally convinced as the seller had proof of purchase through MrPorter. A bit naive from me as there’s no way to be certain, and if I didn’t pick up on these things I wouldn’t be beating myself up about it and assumed positive intent.

I also haven’t personally thoroughly handled and inspected an authentic pair of CPs, so I can’t be sure.

I was only wondering if anyone with an authorised seller purchased pair had lettering that matched what is on the box I have. Again, it matches exactly the two fake pairs above... which you have to question a little?

 

[GSaleh]

For those interested, these are the shoes...

 

[grayfox]

@GSaleh Real. This is how Achilles low's should look. No need to worry.
@impuntura Fake. (insole gives it away right away, among other things. Font is completely off.)

 

[impuntura]

@GSaleh Real. This is how Achilles low's should look. No need to worry.
@impuntura Fake. (insole gives it away right away, among other things. Font is completely off.)

Thank you ,appreciate the answer .

 

[GSaleh]

@GSaleh Real. This is how Achilles low's should look. No need to worry.
@impuntura Fake. (insole gives it away right away, among other things. Font is completely off.)

Thanks bud. Probably am over thinking it.

 

[slam]

For those of you with more than one pair of common project achilles... What color do you wear the most (after white)?

 

[bbconair]

For those of you with more than one pair of common project achilles... What color do you wear the most (after white)?

black and white, although i don't think they're anywhere near as good. i think the tone on tone models are the best; so next purchase will be the grey suede with the grey soles...

 

[nsubrmnn]

For those of you with more than one pair of common project achilles... What color do you wear the most (after white)?

Premium black and whites. I like the off white sole and the pebbled leather

 

[slam]

Premium black and whites. I like the off white sole and the pebbled leather

black and white, although i don't think they're anywhere near as good. i think the tone on tone models are the best; so next purchase will be the grey suede with the grey soles...

If two people think black and white, what about blush, or cream (off white), or even a grey? Also do you keep one high top and one low, or just go low?

I've never owned a high top, but worry they would wear a little weird with their stiff leather. I imagine big creases on the side of the shoe. Could be totally wrong.

 

[bry2000]

grey

Also warm white and carta are excellent.

Do you mean the Achilles mids, which are more common. Hard to find a true high Achilles. They exist, but not often offered.

 

[slam]

grey

Also warm white and carta are excellent.

Do you mean the Achilles mids, which are more common. Hard to find a true high Achilles. They exist, but not often offered.

I guess I meant mids. Sorry. Do they wear well? I picked up a vintage white mid achilles for cheap, but not sure if I should sell or keep.

 

[Bingale]

What's the difference between warm white and carta? Look very similar

grey

Also warm white and carta are excellent.

Do you mean the Achilles mids, which are more common. Hard to find a true high Achilles. They exist, but not often offered.