Canvas Sports Shoes

[Doug C]

Considering that you can't get anything even close to it in a normal size, they look pretty nice, and that price makes 'em even better!

Doug C

 

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I got a repro pair of these last week. I'll try to get some pics up soon!
http://www.boston.com/news/local/co..._of_sneakers_origins_still_eludes_historians/

 

[Fletch]

The shoes may someday be marketed in the United States, but are first being sold overseas. [...] they are marketed as "National Treasure Vintage," which has whetted the appetite of Japanese designers who love anything American retro.

And the Japanese feeling that high price confers prestige helps keep a lot of repro American stuff out of the American market.

 

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And the Japanese feeling that high price confers prestige helps keep a lot of repro American stuff out of the American market.

These may be the exception...they were only $50!

 

[Burnsie]

1956 PF Flyers repros

Anyone else checked these out? They look very cool.

http://www.pfflyers.com/mens/bob-cousy.php

I just got a pair of the "Center Hi" reissues and they're fantastic!

 

[David Conwill]

I like them, but if I had to choose between those and a similarly styled Chuck Taylor, the Converses would win. I just don't care for the "PF Flyer" lettering on the front of the rubber. Besides, you apparently cannot purchase PF Flyers anywhere in the state of Michigan, yet Chucks are available on every corner. I won't buy shoes I can't try on first.

-Dave

 

[AlanC]

Yes, I have been eyeing those very shoes. I think I'll likely pick up a pair of the Bob Cousy models soon.

 

[tonyb]

How much scratch?

 

[Dixon Cannon]

I'm a 'Jack Purcell' man myself. I have a couple of boxes I've never worn yet. Hard to find these days!

-dixon cannon

 

[Burnsie]

How much scratch?

The PF Flyers reissues run between $50-$70 depending on the model. More than new Converse but a good deal less than the Japanese made premium repro's (Mill Reef, etc.).

 

[Ms. McGraw]

I bought a low pair from Zappos and love them!! My big beef with All-Stars is that, at least in my experience, fall apart VERY quickly. I hope my sassy new kicks hold up better! Plus, the PF Flyers are WAAAY comfy and have much better arch support.

 

[Edward]

PFs do indeed have better support - I'm planning on picking some up eventually myself. Also in the plus corner is that current owners, New Balance, have an excellent ethical reputation. At one time I wore nothing but Converse when it came to sneakers, but I stopped wearing them when Nike bought them out.

 

[scotrace]

Sweet.

I have a pair of the center hi in white from a couple of years back. They squeak somethin awful.

 

[BeBopBaby]

I'm a 'Jack Purcell' man myself. I have a couple of boxes I've never worn yet. Hard to find these days!

-dixon cannon

I just got a white pair of Jack Purcell's from the clearance rack at Marshall's ($9.99) not too long ago. You may want to check places like Marshall's and TJ Maxx. I like the Jack Purcell's style, but I'm not sure how I feel about wearing white sneakers. I feel like I'm wearing two big neon signs on my feet.

 

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GAH! Thanks alot! I just bought these Bob Cousy models to add to my already ridiculously large collection of sport shoes!

 

[Dixon Cannon]

My next purchase will be the even tougher to find, Spring Court Trainers,
the French tennis shoe of choice. John Lennon wore a pair across Abbey Road.

-dixon cannon

 

[Burnsie]

GAH! Thanks alot! I just bought these Bob Cousy models to add to my already ridiculously large collection of sport shoes!

Let us know how you like 'em! I've been wearing my navy blue center hi's all day and I must say they're about the most comfortable shoes I've ever had on my feet.

 

[WildCelt]

I've looked at PF Flyers online, but can't find a place that sells them locally. While I love my Chucks, the toe box is a bit narrow for me. Is it any wider on the PF Flyers?

 

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I just don't care for the "PF Flyer" lettering on the front of the rubber.

-Dave

I just got my pair today (Zappos has free overnight delivery!!), and the standard navy blue pair of Bob Cousy 1956 style did not have the lettering in the front of the rubber. Only the logo on the back. Very authentic looking!

 

[Burnsie]

I just got my pair today (Zappos has free overnight delivery!!), and the standard navy blue pair of Bob Cousy 1956 style did not have the lettering in the front of the rubber. Only the logo on the back. Very authentic looking!

Great - now I'll have to get a pair of these in addition to the center hi's I just got!