PF Flyers Castlerock Suede
Unknown LeatherDon't worry, he won't be wearing my sneakers for me, no matter how much he might want to.
Taken on October 1, 2023
Open Thunderdome 2023-2024, October submission
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Maker
PF Flyers
Model
Castlerock Suede
Leather
Sole
Purchased from
PF Flyers
Order info
Cost: 63 USD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: 7 days
More about this item
These were worn for a day to make sure they fit right and I didn't have any heel slip since they're my first pair of PF Flyers. This was before I knew I'd be submitting them for the Patina Thunderdome (the boots I originally had in mind fell through). I e-mailed pictures of them to Ben who approved them for the dome. The soles are a bit dirty, but that's cause they're white and it's a soft sneaker rubber. Otherwise they look immaculate. I plan on otter waxing them immediately to help deal with Louisiana weather and also assist whatever cheap suede this is in developing a rich patina.See background
Why did you choose this item?
I originally bought these because I liked how minimalist they looked, and I felt like a pair of grey sneakers went with more or less everything (which they totally do). I couldn't afford to buy the boots I really wanted to wear for the thunderdome, but I still had these lying around, which I had only worn once up to that point to make sure they fit and were comfortable. After getting approval from the folks at Stitchdown, I thought it'd be fun to wax them as well, and give me an edge with patina since they're hardly a well-known shoe or leather. I figured it was all just an economical way for me to get into the contest, learn some things, and have fun.
What was the ordering process?
I just bought them on sale from PF Flyers' website for a steal.
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