Core77

Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami, the brains behind Common Projects, take the idea of trendy street footwear and turn it on its head (or feet?) with the new Achilles mid-top sneaker. Forget those crazy-wild patent leather, zebra-striped, velcro strapped, highlighter-toned shock shoes--Achilles is nothing of the sort. Hearty construction, bare essential styling, and monotone gray everything--from the Nappa leather base down to the stitching--are what spells luxury for this sneaker.