Carol Christian Poell

[lowrey]

I doubt those were made for long, they pop up rarely on yahoo or ebay. I always thought they look kind of awkward and flimsy, I prefer A1923's various versions much more. It's likely these were an inspiration though

[Senpai]

From what I've managed to uncover: Roughly 28 pairs during 2005. Form # AM/2049 Material/COL: HIP-PTC/3.

[magic]

I believe the limited number does not meant the whole year of 2005. It is usually the number of pairs in a run of that production. And agreed with Lowery, I think the drips is much better in both construction and looks.

[Senpai]

Each their own. Drips are a little bulky for me personally. I do agree the stolen but updated a1923 do look better than these in terms of construction.

[boodude]

^^ much rather the drips by a long shot

[the-orb]

Does anyone know if there was a similar looking low-top CCP sneaker around that same period?

[drizzly]

That's funny in some ways that's the closest I've seen to a1923 sneakers, but long before a1923 sneakers existed.

Was just on a thread where someone mentioned that a1923 sneakers are simone's most original design... maybe not? It'd be funny if they were based on an unsuccessful model.

thats the first thing that came to mind

[unwashed]

Does anyone know if there was a similar looking low-top CCP sneaker around that same period?

You mean this or this one?

[the-orb]

No, I believe there was a version with an even lower ankle and with a toebox similar to the sneaker posted above, from what I remember. There used to be a low quality pic of them circling around SZ many years ago that I cannot find. The color was off-white as far as I can remember.

You mean this or this one?

[daou0782]

CORAWO

From what I gather reading bits scattered here and there, CORAWO seems to be one of the most popular cloth selections.

Can anyone share their opinion about the material (thickness, drape, weight, wear)? Particularly, what kind of weather would it be most suitable for?

[the-orb]

Now these really look like some of the recent A1923 versions, except the ventilation holes are on the other side. Unfortunately the item code is not readable in this image.

[lowrey]

Particularly, what kind of weather would it be most suitable for?

Cloudy, with a chance of pain

[Senpai]

Only other pair of CCP 2049s I've been able to come across. Resemblance is pretty uncanny, though at least a1923 is actually producing them. Even the treatment is fairly similar. Then again, these are supposedly just based off old military high tops anyways.





Reminds me of the "burned" trainers
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QUxIgNvXVF...1600/small.jpg

**edit: I found some more but don't want to overload the page. If you're genuinely interested just shoot me a private message.

[unwashed]

Wow, makes me wonder when we'll eventually see rubberdipped sneakers branded A1923 for €3000 retail.

I do think A1923 improved the CCP version.

[magic]

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