The Converse All Star, also known as the Chuck Taylor, is an absolutely classic design. In fact, you probably don’t need me to tell you. Odds are you’ve probably owned a pair. In a study done in 2012, more than 60% of all Americans either own or had owned at least one pair.
If you’ve never heard of Edward Green before, you’re missing out. Considered by many to be the best ready-to-wear shoes available at any price, the company is known for being a no-compromise option for those with more than a little spare cash. On many forums, if someone asks for a shoe without giving a price, people offer the Edward Green option as a bit of a joke – if price is so unimportant you don’t mention it, get Edward Green.
I’ve always felt like the Jordan 13 has gotten the short end of the stick. It doesn’t get the love that the early retros get in the eyes of hype beasts, and after carrying Jordan through almost the entire 97-98 season, Jordan swapped in the 14 for the famous “Last Shot.” In fact, the most memorable moment for the Jordan 13 in the 1990’s wasn’t even on the court. Instead, the 13 is probably best known for a cameo in the movie “He Got Game.”
The Alden Indy is a boot that needs no introduction. It’s been a staple in Alden’s line up for so long that nobody seems to be certain on exactly when they first released it. The only reference to its history on Alden’s website is that it uses the “Foot Balance” system introduced before the 1970s.
It’s no secret that Jordan Brand can put out some shoes with really awful quality. Regularly putting out stuff that barely qualifies as leather, with panels stitched on crooked. That’s why it’s almost frustrating when they put out something like this Jordan 1 A Ma Maniere – a shoe the feels like a high-end product.
White’s Boots really do seem to have a boot or shoe for every occasion. At least, according to them. They have boots for firefighting, motorcycle riding, and hiking. They even have a boot designed for people who work behind a store counter. But what about people who just want a regular, classic Pacific Northwest Boot? For them, White’s has this – the 350 Cruiser.
When the Chuck 70 came out, it was praised as a sign that Converse is finally paying attention to their canvas shoes again. There were a number of improvements – better padding underfoot, fully rubber outsoles, and thicker foxing tape. However, while the All Star may have been missing these, Converse has had a shoe with all these features for decades – the Jack Purcell. If you’re looking for a pair of higher end Converse sneakers, which is better for you? Let’s take a look at the Chuck 70 vs. the Jack Purcell.
100wears first took a look at the T.B. Phelps Weekender back in July. It seemed like the Weekender used some great materials, but opted for a few things that I wasn’t sure were going to hold up in the long term. This pair have now been worn around 100 times, and have seen more than 100 miles. They really have seen it all, from nice sunny days, to being absolutely soaked through and mud caked after being caught in a hurricane. How did they hold up? Let’s dive in.
Released at the very end of 2019, the Yeezy 700 V3 is the quintessential shoe in the current wave of Yeezys. More organic in design, more traditional in materials, and – maybe most surprising – more affordable in pricing. This is now what the Yeezy line is. These new models have also been a base for more daring colors. After years of pretty much all yeezys being some variation of beige, tan, taupe, and cream, in just a few models the Yeezy 700 V3 has seen bright blues, bold yellows, and, in December of 2021, this bold Copper Fade colorway.
The R.M. Williams Craftsman is one of those boots that has taken on a life beyond simply being something stylish to cover your foot. Take it from the Footwear reviewing community’s resident Australian, Nick from Stridewise, who describes it as a “true blue icon of Australiana.” It’s seen as the shoe that rough and tumble Australian men wear, or men in suits who want to pretend they are. Talking to some Aussies, they wax lyrical about them the same way Texans talk about cowboy boots.