First platform sneaker I’ve owned that didn’t separate at the sole after a month of London weather. The canvas still looks structured. First platform sneaker I’ve owned that didn’t separate at the sole after a month of London weather. The canvas still... First platform sneaker I’ve owned that didn’t separate at the sole after a month of London weather. The canvas still looks structured.

Wore these for eight hours walking around Berlin in October rain. Sole grip held perfectly, no weird chemical smell, no peeling. Wore these for eight hours walking around Berlin in October rain. Sole grip held perfectly, no weird chemical smell, no... Wore these for eight hours walking around Berlin in October rain. Sole grip held perfectly, no weird chemical smell, no peeling.

Two colleagues asked if these were the new Converse collab. Told them no, just smart buying. They both ordered a pair. Two colleagues asked if these were the new Converse collab. Told them no, just smart buying. They both ordered a... Two colleagues asked if these were the new Converse collab. Told them no, just smart buying. They both ordered a pair.

The contrast stitching is still clean after fifty wears. No loose threads at the toe box where cheap sneakers always fail first. The contrast stitching is still clean after fifty wears. No loose threads at the toe box where cheap sneakers always... The contrast stitching is still clean after fifty wears. No loose threads at the toe box where cheap sneakers always fail first.

Finally got the chunky platform look without spending €180 or risking €40 on dropship garbage that falls apart. Finally got the chunky platform look without spending €180 or risking €40 on dropship garbage that falls apart. Finally got the chunky platform look without spending €180 or risking €40 on dropship garbage that falls apart.

Metal eyelets make a huge difference. I can actually tighten the laces for stability without warping the holes like my last pair. Metal eyelets make a huge difference. I can actually tighten the laces for stability without warping the holes like my... Metal eyelets make a huge difference. I can actually tighten the laces for stability without warping the holes like my last pair.

Washed them twice now—cold water, air dry—and the canvas came back to original shape both times. No sagging or stretching. Washed them twice now—cold water, air dry—and the canvas came back to original shape both times. No sagging or stretching. Washed them twice now—cold water, air dry—and the canvas came back to original shape both times. No sagging or stretching.

The 4-5cm platform changes my whole silhouette. Anchors every outfit—jeans, cargos, even shorts in summer. Worth every penny. The 4-5cm platform changes my whole silhouette. Anchors every outfit—jeans, cargos, even shorts in summer. Worth every penny. The 4-5cm platform changes my whole silhouette. Anchors every outfit—jeans, cargos, even shorts in summer. Worth every penny.

After six months and 500+ hours of city wear, the sole is still perfectly attached. Saved €120 vs buying the brand name version. After six months and 500+ hours of city wear, the sole is still perfectly attached. Saved €120 vs buying the... After six months and 500+ hours of city wear, the sole is still perfectly attached. Saved €120 vs buying the brand name version.

No more anxiety about whether my sneakers will survive the next rainstorm. These just work, day after day. No more anxiety about whether my sneakers will survive the next rainstorm. These just work, day after day. No more anxiety about whether my sneakers will survive the next rainstorm. These just work, day after day.

The heel counter keeps the back from collapsing. My last cheap pair became impossible to put on after three months—not these. The heel counter keeps the back from collapsing. My last cheap pair became impossible to put on after three months—not... The heel counter keeps the back from collapsing. My last cheap pair became impossible to put on after three months—not these.