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04/10/2025
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04/10/2025
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It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since fashion designer Prathan Poopat and his consultant friend Flavio Girolami started Common Projects as an independent footwear brand in New York City. Launched in 2004, the brand’s line of minimalist sneakers quickly gained a following among the fashion set, not to mention celebrities and musicians like Frank Ocean, Nick Jonas and Jay-Z, among others.
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Common Projects is now ubiquitous on the soles of everyone from students to entrepreneurs to athletes (Tom Brady has been seen in Common Projects sneakers on multiple occasions).
Though it’s still based in New York, Common Projects manufactures the majority of its shoes in Italy, all handcrafted from genuine leather and other premium finishes. And of course, that signature stamp of numbers remains the only visible branding on the shoes.
ORIGINAL MODEL
Common Projects Black Original Achilles Low Sneakers
But Common Projects sneakers don’t run cheap. In fact, its bestselling Original Achilles Low silhouette will still run you close to $500 on sites like SSENSE above.
Fortunately, there are a few good Common Projects alternatives that you can find online, including similar-looking pairs starting at just $129. From sustainable picks to luxe finds, here are five top-reviewed Common Projects dupes to buy right now.
TOP PICK
Cariuma OCA Low All Black Pebbled Leather
Cariuma is known for its sustainably-sourced and produced footwear collection, and one of their best new styles is this pair of black pebbled leather shoes, which offers a slightly-more casual take on the Common Projects Achilles. The Cariuma kicks feature a grippy rubber sole, organic cotton canvas lining, organic cotton laces and a biodegradable, plant-derived insole for comfort and breathability. At just $159, the OCA Low deliver the same great looks for one-third of the price of Common Projects.
MUSICIAN APPROVED
Koio Capri Triple White Sneakers
Musicians like Joe Jonas love Italian footwear brand Koio, which makes a great Common Projects alternative called the “Capri.” The stark white sneakers are handmade in Tuscany from genuine leather, then set on a minimalist white rubber sole. A super versatile pair of shoes, the look can be preppy or formal depending on how you style them. They’re not cheap at $245, but still less expensive than Common Projects, with the same amount of craftsmanship and same streamlined aesthetic.
FAN FAVORITE
Thursday Premier Low Top
Footwear brand Thursday may be best known for their boots, but they also make a great Common Projects dupe with their Premier Low Top sneaker. Made from a smooth and buttery Italian nappa leather, the shoes feature the same low profile and tonal stitching of Common Projects, but at a wallet-friendly $129 price point. They’re easy to order and get delivered on Amazon too.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Steve Madden Bondd Sneakers
$79.99
$119.99
33% off
The first time I tried on these Steve Madden sneakers at a menswear trade show in Las Vegas, I knew I had to have them in my closet. Unlike some Steve Madden sneakers, which can scream TRENDY, these ones are clean and timeless, with a surprisingly elegant aesthetic (especially in this gray suede finish). Also available in white and black, the Bondd sneakers are one of the best Common Project alternatives you can buy online, though they more than stand on their own as a pair of must-have kicks too.
ALSO CONSIDER
Clae Bradley Sneaker
From artists and models to musicians, all of our “in the know” friends own a pair of Clae Bradley sneakers. They’re some of the most comfortable shoes you’ll put on, with a cushioned insole and padded footbed that keeps things plush and light for all-day wear. Clae makes these leather sneakers sustainably too, with the LA and Paris-based company pledging to use at least 50% leather “sourced from a tannery that has achieved a Leather Working Group rating for energy use, waste production and water treatment,” per a product description.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard’s roundup of musician sneaker collabs and the best things to buy from Snoop Dogg’s Skechers collection.
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It’s that time of the year again! Although the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers already played a pair of games during MLB World Tour 2025: Tokyo Series, the rest of the teams in Major League Baseball begin their play on the field starting on Thursday (Mar. 27).
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And to celebrate MLB Opening Day, HEYDUDE is offering a collab with Major League Baseball on the brand’s Wally Funk style. The “game day-ready” shoes feature some of the pro league’s most popular teams, including the L.A. Dodgers, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and others. Men’s and women’s styles and sizes are up for grabs, including shoes for walking around the ballpark and tailgating at stadium parking lots.
Shoes go for $74.99 per pair, and with steals like this, you can expect sizes to sell out quickly. Made with a textile upper with an easy-on lace system, the HEYDUDE x MLB Wally Funk shoes are lightweight and flexible with removable foam insoles in each shoe. A pair is also easy to clean and wash.
Below, ShopBillboard rounded up a mix of HEYDUDE x MLB shoes for men and women that’ll help you celebrate MLB Opening Day.
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HEYDUDE x MLB Dodgers Wally Funk
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HEYDUDE x MLB Astros Wally Funk
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HEYDUDE x MLB Rangers Wally Funk
In addition to providing you with stellar shoes, HEYDUDE has also garnered celebrity approval from the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Jelly Roll, Travis Hunter and others.
The footwear brand has debuted a mix of collaborations that received praise and admiration from fans of entertainment and sports. Some of the more recent collections include exclusive pairs of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection and Houston Rodeo shoes, as well as college football styles and an official NASCAR collab. Learn more about HEYDUDE here.
Want more? Shop even more colorways, styles and collaborations at HEYDUDE.com.
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On Wednesday, (Sept. 11), fashion designer Isabel Marant released her first footwear collaboration with Converse, featuring stylish Chuck 70 Wedges. The collaboration celebrates Marant’s significant impact on fashion, especially her groundbreaking work with the sneaker wedge trend in the early 2010s.
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The limited-edition Isabel Marant x Converse collection is available in black or white and features fresh designs and styles, from high-top to low-top options.
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“The notion of ‘effortless luxury’ is quite authentic to me, my designs, and the meaning behind them. The word ‘luxury’ is used in too many ways, and you can get bored of it — it’s much more difficult to achieve something simple and effortless, of which you never get bored,” Marant said in a statement.
Since a young age Marant was inspired by Charles “Chuck” Taylor, the basketball player and famed shoe salesman behind Chuck Taylors. “When I was a kid, about eight or nine, I used to cut pieces of cork and put them in my sneakers — those shoes were actually a pair of Chuck Taylors” Marant shared with the Converse team.
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Converse x Isabel Marant Chuck 70 Wedge High-top Sneakers
If you are looking to expand your shoe collection, consider adding these premium Chuck 70 wedge sneakers. These shoes feature frayed edges, pops of color throughout its design, and offer an elevated look to any outfit. It’s available in women’s shoes sizes from 5 to 11.
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Converse x Isabel Marant Chuck 70 Wedge Sneakers
You can also get them in a low-top version. These sneakers feature a frayed cotton look with a multi-colored print shoe laces, similar to the one above. It’s available in men sizes, 3 to 13 and women sizes, 5 to 15. Hurry, this one is selling fast!
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Converse x Isabel Marant Chuck 70 Wedge Sneakers
Add this high-top alternative to your collection to add some variation to your look. This one is also available for both men and women.
If you are looking to achieve a relaxed and chic look, this is a great way to go. The brand describes it as a “laid back” yet “elevated aesthetic.”
The bottom of the shoe illustrates a one of a kind tie dye print that matches the laces of the shoe, making it a unique piece to add to your shoe collection.
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Vans and a Brooklyn art collective have reached a settlement to end a long-running trademark lawsuit over Tyga‘s “Wavy Baby” sneakers – a parody of the company’s classic Old Skool.
Vans claimed the shoe, released in 2022 by a group called MSCHF, was “blatant” infringement. The creators argued it was legal parody protected by the First Amendment since it was designed to criticize “sneakerhead” consumerist culture. But federal courts repeatedly ruled for Vans.
On Tuesday, attorneys for both sides told a federal judge they had agreed to resolve the lawsuit. MSCHF agreed that the “Wavy Baby” had infringed Vans’ trademarks and agreed to never sell it again. Other terms of the “confidential settlement agreement,” including a potential monetary payment, were not disclosed in court filings. Neither side immediately returned request for comment.
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Tyga announced the Wavy Baby in April 2022, sparking plenty of buzz but also immediate comparisons to Vans. Footwear News said the shoe “appears to be loosely based on the classic Vans Old Skool” that had been altered with a “wave-like aesthetic.” The site HighSnobiety went with a bolder headline: “MSCHF & Tyga’s Insane Skate Shoes Look Like Liquified Vans.”
Three days before the shoes were set to drop, Vans filed a lawsuit – claiming MSCHF’s sneakers violated its trademark rights and demanding an immediate restraining order. The lawsuit targeted only MSCHF itself and did not name Tyga (real name: Micheal Stevenson) as a defendant.
Legal trouble was nothing new for MSCHF: the group had previously partnered with Lil Nas X to release a “Satan Shoe” that looked like a pair of Nikes – and had been promptly hit with a similar infringement lawsuit from that sneaker giant. They quickly reached a settlement that saw MSCHF issue voluntary recall on the shoes and offer a buy-back program.
In the case over Tyga’s sneaker, Vans argued that consumers would think Wavy Baby was an authorized product artist endorsement deal rather than a parody by a separate company. The company cited previous partnerships with A$AP Rocky, Metallica and Foo Fighters.
“Given Vans’ history of collaborations with musical artists, on information and belief, the collaboration between MSCHF and Michael Stevenson is intended to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing a product made by, sponsored by, approved by, or otherwise associated with Vans,” the company’s lawyers wrote at the time.
Unlike the Nike case, MSCHF fought back against the case filed by Vans. It admitted that the Wavy Baby was based on the Old Skool, but said it had a legal right under the First Amendment to use the shoe as “the cultural and physical anchor when creating its art.” The company said it wanted to critique “consumerism inherent in sneakerhead culture” and “the phenomenon of sneaker companies collaborating with anyone to garner clout and shoe sales.”
But a federal judge quickly rejected those arguments and issued a restraining order banning MSCHF from selling any more Wavy Babys. In issuing his ruling, Judge William F. Kuntz said that he – and, more importantly, consumers – didn’t quite get the joke.
“Whatever the actual artistic merits of the Wavy Baby shoes, the shoes do not meet the requirements for a successful parody,” the judge wrote in his April 2022 decision. “While the manifesto accompanying the shoes may contain protected parodic expression, the Wavy Baby shoes and packaging in and of themselves fail to convey the satirical message.”
A federal appeals court later upheld that ruling.
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If you are in search of slip-on footwear that combines comfort and style seamlessly, you might want to get your hands on the Hoka Ora Recovery Slides. Whether you are recovering from an intense workout, lounging at home, or healing from an injury, these slides provide ultimate comfort wherever you go.
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These unisex slides come in twenty-one different colors from mist green to vibrant orange. With its plush cushioning and supportive design, these slides offer supreme comfort after a long day of work. According to Footlocker, the slides are lightweight and feature four airflow channels to enhance ventilation, ensuring breathability and ease.
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You can find these unique slides on Amazon, Footlocker, and Zappos.
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Hoka Ora Recovery Slide 3 (Unisex)
For those recovering from an intense workout, these sandals provide support and comfort to soothe tired feet and aid in recovery. One Zappos customer stated, “I use these slides around the house and after my workouts.”
A Foot Locker customer added, “I had never heard of recovery sandals. I have suffered from chronic neck and back pain for decades…the day these arrived, I put them on. I wasn’t really paying attention, but all of a sudden my leg didn’t hurt. I cannot say enough great things about these recovery slides!”
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Step into style with Nike’s latest drops in sneakers, from innovative shoes to fresh apparel, you’ll indulge in ultimate comfort and style. With fresh kicks and apparel, you’ll find everything you need in one place.
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Whether you are hitting the streets or the gym, these kicks and tanks are sure to turn heads and take your style to the next level.
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Scroll down and shop your favorite pair of sneakers and pair them with stylish tanks, available in every color, ensuring you never run out of options.
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Nike Dunk Low Retro Premium
If you’re looking to get a head start on Father’s Day gifts, consider getting your dad these fresh Nike Low Retro Premium shoes. With its vintage style and low-cut collar, he’ll be able to pair it up with whichever outfit he likes.
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Nike White and Metallic Platinum
For those looking for a sleek and fresh design, consider these Nike White and Metallic Platinum shoes. According to Nike, it’s designed with four compressive columns that lift the heel. With its distinctive support, it also offers a “stable structure” and “bona fide bounce.” Hurry, go get it in your size, before it runs out.
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Nike Dunk Low Shimmer and Amber Brown
For those looking for a laid back look, consider these Nike Dunk Low Shimmer and Amber Brown. This is a great way to add a pop of color into your outfit while also feeling comfortable.
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Ivory Snake
This “Ivory Snake” is a stylish iteration of the classic Air Force 1. This pair stands out with its clean white leather contrasted by faux snakeskin hits. You’ll be sure to elevate your casual style in seconds with this one.
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NikeCourt Slam Tennis Tank Top
If you are looking for a comfortable tank top to workout in, consider this NikeCourt Slam Tank. With its one of a kind lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking fabric, you’ll be able to knock out your workouts in style.
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Nike Sportswear Chill Knit
For those looking for a crop top alternative, consider this Nike Sportswear Chill Knit Tank. You can get it in different colors from teal blue to light green. Whether you are running errands or hitting the gym, this versatile stretchy top is perfect for everyday wear.
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Nike Naomi Osaka Cropped Tank Top
Make a statement with this chic Nike Naomi Osaka Cropped Tank Top. With its distinctive doubled mock neck and color-blocked layers, you’ll add a fresh new piece to your wardrobe while elevating your look.
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For those in search of a looser fit, consider this Nike Sleeveless Tank. This is a great option if you are looking to achieve a relaxed look. Plus, it comes in three different colors: Light Green, Purple, and Black.
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