Why is Common Projects popular?

The designers of Common Projects make the point that to only produce 600 pairs per style, which has boosted the exclusivity of their product, means that there is less supply than demand and these shoes will always be in high-demand.

Do Common Projects run true to size?

Common Projects shoes generally fit true to size, so take your normal size if you have wide feet. As with many artisanal footwear labels, Common Projects make their shoes in full sizes only, so go down to the nearest whole size if you usually take a half size.

What do the numbers on Common Projects shoes mean?

NEW YORK, United States — Ten numbers, divided into three sets, are stamped in gold on the outer heel of each shoe. Each set corresponds to a style number, European size and colour. It’s the only visible branding on a pair of otherwise perfectly clean, pared-back Common Projects shoes.

Are Common Projects overrated?

So after years of researches and struggles, I gave in. I bought the Common Projects Achilles Low at full price. Worrying it would be a stupid purchase at first, it turns out to be one of the most satisfactory purchase I have ever made.

Is Common Projects a luxury brand?

Common Projects is a luxury footwear brand founded by Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami in 2004.

Do Common Projects fit like Converse?

Common Projects Achilles Low sizing Choose the same size if you have wide feet. For reference, I am wearing US 8.5 in Nike and US 8 in Converse and have slightly narrow feet. I tried size 39 and 40 and ended up going with a size 39 as it fits better in terms of width.

Are Common Projects made by hand?

All Common Project shoes (men’s and women’s styles) are made in an Italian footwear factory in the Marche region of Italy, which made only leather dress shoes before Common Projects asked it to manufacture sneakers, according to Business of Fashion. The shoes are made of Italian leather and are stitched by hand.

Are Common Projects high quality?

Common Projects’ sneakers are crafted from high quality leather in Italy, and although I’m well aware that they’re mass-produced in factories, they have an artisanal feel to them reminiscent of a bygone era.