The Official Common Projects Thread

[mockingboy]

Where did You find those in canvas? I want/need a fresh pair of those and can’t find any

Hi all,

Anyone have experience with common projects made from canvas? How was the durability? Did they hold up noticeably longer than other sneakers you've owned made of canvas?

Considering a pair of tournament canvas sneakers in white.

Thank you!

 

[Sam_M]

I have a pair of canvas highs I posted a couple of pages back - they're holding up just fine. beat on em for a summer and they're okay!

Glad to hear!

Where did You find those in canvas? I want/need a fresh pair of those and can’t find any

YMMV with stock and sizing but I saw a few online through Barneys (seems like one-off pairs pop up randomly in the sale section). If you want to go the eBay route, there you'll find a small selection as well.

 

[grayfox]

I met one of the designers Peter P. while shopping at DSM in NYC last week. He is so kind, recommended me a few things to do during my visit. According to my girlfriend I was completely fanboying haha

 

[1up]

Anyone used Angelus Sole Bright successfully on the soles of their CPs? I didn't have a drastically positive effect with it...

I have light grey achilles, and the sole is quite yellow. I applied with a toothbrush, wrapped in saran wrap, but unfortunately there's not much sun where I am at the moment (nor do I have a UV light) - I wonder how important that element is?

Also, I typically use Jason Markk cleaning products / repell, but I've heard recommendations of the Crep line. Any insights?

 

[djbabu83]

Anyone used Angelus Sole Bright successfully on the soles of their CPs? I didn't have a drastically positive effect with it...

I have light grey achilles, and the sole is quite yellow. I applied with a toothbrush, wrapped in saran wrap, but unfortunately there's not much sun where I am at the moment (nor do I have a UV light) - I wonder how important that element is?

Also, I typically use Jason Markk cleaning products / repell, but I've heard recommendations of the Crep line. Any insights?

From the videos I have seen on YT, Sole Bright is applied multiple times before you can see a difference.

 

[1up]

Seems onerous to do the saran wrap process several times!

 

[SimModa]

Seems onerous to do the saran wrap process several times!

I posted pics of my restorations a few weeks back. It works but sunlight is a must along with long and numerous sessions. I used 3 sessions about 4-6 hours each.

 

[GTI388]

I posted pics of my restorations a few weeks back. It works but sunlight is a must along with long and numerous sessions. I used 3 sessions about 4-6 hours each.

Time is money, just invest in a new pair.

 

[djan]

Do common projects chelsea boots fit more narrow than achilles lows? I've seen some pics and they look rather narrow. I wonder if I should size up from achilles or take the same size.

 

[SimModa]

Time is money, just invest in a new pair.

**Laughs** I usually don't entertain these types of responses but I think theres some misunderstanding and room for education. Here's my 2 cents.

I did purchase another pair because I am in a position where I can afford it. At the time there were sales going on, so I was waiting to snag a pair in my size at a good price rather rushing and spending $410+. Furthermore, I wasn't doing much on the weekend so I decided to clean the pair I had in the meantime. Cleaning the shoe probably took me 20 mins and then 2 mins each time I put on the Sole Bright, therefore 26 minutes total. Even though each sole bright session lasted 4-6 hours I wasn't actively present for more than 2 minutes. In 26 minutes I avoided spending $410+taxes. Now if you're making $1000/hr every hour of the day maybe thats not worth your time. Secondly, I could easily sell this now clean pair for $150-200 and invest that money towards another pair. Cutting my losses.

Your statement just comes off as close minded. What you may be making is not the same as someone else. Most people can't truly afford CPs even if they can buy them. I know college kids on this thread that put a significant chunk of their $ into a pair of shoes. Which IMO isn't a good decision but its better for them to clean their pair than just throwing them away and buying a new pair. By cleaning the shoes you are cutting losses and extending the life of the shoe that you spent $200-400 on. I'm going to go off on a limb and say that most people don't make more than $1000/hr and that its better to invest their time in cleaning their old pair. IDK, maybe my parents taught me different financial values.

More importantly, u/1up was asking for some advice regarding cleaning the shoes and I provided it.

 

[nsubrmnn]

**Laughs** I usually don't entertain these types of responses but I think theres some misunderstanding and room for education. Here's my 2 cents.

I did purchase another pair because I am in a position where I can afford it. At the time there were sales going on, so I was waiting to snag a pair in my size at a good price rather rushing and spending $410+. Furthermore, I wasn't doing much on the weekend so I decided to clean the pair I had in the meantime. Cleaning the shoe probably took me 20 mins and then 2 mins each time I put on the Sole Bright, therefore 26 minutes total. Even though each sole bright session lasted 4-6 hours I wasn't actively present for more than 2 minutes. In 26 minutes I avoided spending $410+taxes. Now if you're making $1000/hr every hour of the day maybe thats not worth your time. Secondly, I could easily sell this now clean pair for $150-200 and invest that money towards another pair. Cutting my losses.

Your statement just comes off as close minded. What you may be making is not the same as someone else. Most people can't truly afford CPs even if they can buy them. I know college kids on this thread that put a significant chunk of their $ into a pair of shoes. Which IMO isn't a good decision but its better for them to clean their pair than just throwing them away and buying a new pair. By cleaning the shoes you are cutting losses and extending the life of the shoe that you spent $200-400 on. I'm going to go off on a limb and say that most people don't make more than $1000/hr and that its better to invest their time in cleaning their old pair. IDK, maybe my parents taught me different financial values.

More importantly, u/1up was asking for some advice regarding cleaning the shoes and I provided it.

Not too many people making 1k/hr in the us, that’s over $2 million a year, in 2016 there were only a little over 100,000 people in the US making between 2-5 mill, that about 0.1% of the US population

 

[ThePaleKin]

**Laughs** I usually don't entertain these types of responses but I think theres some misunderstanding and room for education. Here's my 2 cents.

I did purchase another pair because I am in a position where I can afford it. At the time there were sales going on, so I was waiting to snag a pair in my size at a good price rather rushing and spending $410+. Furthermore, I wasn't doing much on the weekend so I decided to clean the pair I had in the meantime. Cleaning the shoe probably took me 20 mins and then 2 mins each time I put on the Sole Bright, therefore 26 minutes total. Even though each sole bright session lasted 4-6 hours I wasn't actively present for more than 2 minutes. In 26 minutes I avoided spending $410+taxes. Now if you're making $1000/hr every hour of the day maybe thats not worth your time. Secondly, I could easily sell this now clean pair for $150-200 and invest that money towards another pair. Cutting my losses.

Your statement just comes off as close minded. What you may be making is not the same as someone else. Most people can't truly afford CPs even if they can buy them. I know college kids on this thread that put a significant chunk of their $ into a pair of shoes. Which IMO isn't a good decision but its better for them to clean their pair than just throwing them away and buying a new pair. By cleaning the shoes you are cutting losses and extending the life of the shoe that you spent $200-400 on. I'm going to go off on a limb and say that most people don't make more than $1000/hr and that its better to invest their time in cleaning their old pair. IDK, maybe my parents taught me different financial values.

More importantly, u/1up was asking for some advice regarding cleaning the shoes and I provided it.

Couldn't agree more.

I'm also lucky enough to earn enough to buy new pairs but as you suggest wouldn't say I could *afford* them.

And actually I find the ritual and result of bringing an old pair back to life profoundly satisfying.

That's my two cents stacked neatly on top of yours.

 

[Mayanna Wu]

I’m about to buy my first pair of CP’s. Is anyone know if https://www.common-projectsshoes.com/ is a real website or its just another scum... thanks in advance!

 

[ThePaleKin]

I’m about to buy my first pair of CP’s. Is anyone know if https://www.common-projectsshoes.com/ is a real website or its just another scum... thanks in advance!

You don't really need to ask right?

 

[GTI388]

**Laughs** I usually don't entertain these types of responses but I think theres some misunderstanding and room for education. Here's my 2 cents.

I did purchase another pair because I am in a position where I can afford it. At the time there were sales going on, so I was waiting to snag a pair in my size at a good price rather rushing and spending $410+. Furthermore, I wasn't doing much on the weekend so I decided to clean the pair I had in the meantime. Cleaning the shoe probably took me 20 mins and then 2 mins each time I put on the Sole Bright, therefore 26 minutes total. Even though each sole bright session lasted 4-6 hours I wasn't actively present for more than 2 minutes. In 26 minutes I avoided spending $410+taxes. Now if you're making $1000/hr every hour of the day maybe thats not worth your time. Secondly, I could easily sell this now clean pair for $150-200 and invest that money towards another pair. Cutting my losses.

Your statement just comes off as close minded. What you may be making is not the same as someone else. Most people can't truly afford CPs even if they can buy them. I know college kids on this thread that put a significant chunk of their $ into a pair of shoes. Which IMO isn't a good decision but its better for them to clean their pair than just throwing them away and buying a new pair. By cleaning the shoes you are cutting losses and extending the life of the shoe that you spent $200-400 on. I'm going to go off on a limb and say that most people don't make more than $1000/hr and that its better to invest their time in cleaning their old pair. IDK, maybe my parents taught me different financial values.

More importantly, u/1up was asking for some advice regarding cleaning the shoes and I provided it.

Clearly I hit a nerve. My comment was not meant to be condescending/malicious/snobbish. Based on your comment about “x” amount of hours to revive the shoe, my comment seems fair. I can appreciate those that actually find the process enjoyable or therapeutic.
I’m on a salary, not hourly wage. I have no idea how much I earn an hour. Definitely not $1000/hr, but I also don’t work 40 hour weeks. However, I am a believer of focusing on earning more versus saving every dollar. Cheers.