Original Achilles Sneaker (Men)

I am still wearing a an all white pair that i purchased in 2015. I bought these when they were under 300 a pair. But I also bought these knowing, yeah there are knock offs and copies (Greats, etc.) and brands saying they make them in the same factory. But you buy these because they are CP's and not to sound like a jerk, but this is no different than buying a Gucci item. I will say I wear these like they are 50 buck Nikes. I have worn them traveling and have worn them to music festivals and to dinner parties. I’ve worn them with shorts and with suits. I have spilled gallons of wine on them cleaned them and used a magic eraser to clean the soles, which works. They wear like iron and the Margom soles are amazing. They literally don't wear out. I am a 9.5 US and I wear these in EU42. I own a black pair now, waxed suede achilles, chelsea boots, penny loafers and also their chukkas. All are exceptionally well made. My wife has many pairs and literally wears them all year even in the winter. The leather is great and once broken in, nothing like them. If you can afford them, then I highly recommend them. If you buy them and are upset at the price, or they don't fit well, that is not the shoe’s fault. These are definitely a luxury sneaker, and honestly probably cost 100 bucks to make, similar to a Louis Vuitton Purse. I have watched Rose Anvils video's and stopped because he is more of a work boot guy and I am not sure if he has ever made shoes, was a shoe designer or manufacturer. He also made comments in his earlier videos that I know were incorrect. But my close friend who owns a boot/shoe company that makes his shoes 100% IN America and actually knows how to construct shoes...was the person that told me, if you are going to buy shoes in that style, there is only one company, Common Projects and knows how well made they are and the quality of the leather they use, and has been to the factory in Italy. He actually designs and manufactures Goodyear welted boots all hand made in the US. So I trust his opinion, and I now have an 8 year old worn in pair of CP’s that are my go to summer shoe.