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I might catch some flack for this but anytime I see lo-top canvas shoes with a simple silhouette, I immediately think of Chucks. They may not be the first, but the are definitely the most recognizable; the standard that others follow. When I saw the Sumfun model that PF Flyers was bringing back from 1947, I was incredibly surprised. Here was a shoe with incredibly clean lines and crisp edges and it does all this while managing to not look like a Converse copy. Recrafted by PF Japan, the reintroduction of this tennis shoe classic from the archives is a welcomed addition to my wardrobe.

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Matt Winlock Thursday, 04.30.09 @ 6:42 pm

Sneaker Simplicty at it’s finest. Anyone know where I could find a pair?


Robert Pecina Friday, 05.01.09 @ 12:54 am

Try Zappos.


Dave Friday, 05.01.09 @ 2:18 am

christ, this shoe is so summer. just ordered a pair. thanks!


ron Friday, 05.08.09 @ 12:02 pm

can you say kim jones?
i swear he came out with a canvas sneaker just liek this one a few years back


Serge Sunday, 05.17.09 @ 10:27 am

Does anyone know where I can find these in Canada? Tried Zappos but they only had it on the US website not the Canadian one!!


Gavin Friday, 03.19.10 @ 5:07 pm

Great picture!




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