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Just a touch over your budget, but it's real leather, and should last a long time. https://www.johnstonmurphy.com/feat...5.html?dwvar_10185_color=Black#sz=46&start=34
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I always debate buying a pair of CP achilles when I see them in this thread but I feel like there's no way I'm keeping those clean long enough to justify the price. I'm not super into having to wipe my shoes down after every wear and I tend to wear the favorites in my rotation alot. My current white pair is the Jack Purcell's, and when they start getting too beat up for a good wipe down with clorox wipes to fix I pretty much just cop a new pair.
Folks with the CPs are there any somewhat low maintenance techniques to keep them crispy while wearing them fairly often, like 4 or 5 times a week?
Folks with the CPs are there any somewhat low maintenance techniques to keep them crispy while wearing them fairly often, like 4 or 5 times a week?
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I was like that too. Liked my CPs so much that i bought 2 pairs, use one as beaters. **** the price, its the best investment ever as far as everyday sneakers go.
Magic eraser ($5) is a good cleaner for them.
Magic eraser ($5) is a good cleaner for them.
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If you're going to buy a pair of CP then I suggest investing 10-20 in a simple shoe cleaning kit for all your shoes. Protect and lengthen the life of your investments. You won't have to clean them intensely very often.
They are a good quality leather, a simple wipe down with a wet cloth should get dirt etc off. Magic eraser for the sole if its a tough mark. Stop putting Clorox wipes on your shoes please. Especially nice expensive ones. Alcohol will dry the leather out and shorten its life.
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I never buy white sneakers anymore.
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I've been considering DIYing my own.
D.Josey
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I hit mine with the Jason Markk every few wears followed by saddle soap, but at the end of the day - they are just shoes. If we can afford to shell out $400 for white sneakers, chances are we can also afford to get them dirty. Plus, they are one of the shoes that also looks good broken in.
I second the sentiment about Clorox wipes. Also, don't use a Magic Eraser, essentially it's fine sandpaper and abrasive to the leather. For sole cleaning, a microfiber + saddle soap works amazingly.
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I use the clorox wipes for the midsoles, but that's it.
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CPs everyday b
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I need recommendations for a down jacket with a hood for the winter. Color has to be black. My limit is $500 or less. Been looking at LL Bean, Arcteryx, Mountain hardware, marmot etc
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Any recommendations on where I can buy button ups for a responsible price? I usually get H&M Premium and J Crew shirts.
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I personally love the Patagonia down sweater hoody. It’s not very bulky and keeps me warm in nyc winter when I layer.
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Wearing CPs 5x a week and expecting them to remain crispy is an oxymoron. Embrace the creases and scuffs.
Agreed. I've been wearing CPs almost exclusively since 2008.
My Current CP line up: Maroon, Black & Gray
D.Josey
formerly dzaster
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Burgundy kind of fire 
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Patagonia.
I have both a Patagonia and Arc'teryx down. Although the Arc'teryx is slimmer, Patagonias quality is amazing.
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Any recommendations for mid rise, slim fit jeans? I’m trying to put the plumbers crack away.
I like everlanes cut, but they only offer basics.
I like everlanes cut, but they only offer basics.
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At this point, I feel CPs are the only things that will stay truly timeless in my wardrobe.
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Patagonia or Canada Goose (might be 50-100 over your budget though)
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Wearing some right now
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That’s the only jeans I wear. 
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Are they pipe print friendly though?
JPS
formerly instagram
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pics? of the denim....
