Gym Classic Sneaker - Dark Blue

The gym classic is as simple as it sounds. You can easily see these running around a gym in the 60s-70s. They're a nice alternative to a world full of homogenous sneakers. They stand out, and we are so glad to have a two-tone version of them this year. The olive is gorgeous paired with the black rubber soles. We can only imagine that these will get better as they fade. That's kind of the specialty of this world. Everything looks better with time. 

We’ve admired Moonstar from a distance for some time now. The story of the Moonstar factory in Kyusyu, Japan is now one of legend. The attention to detail and fine crafting is unmatched in the industry. As we made our transition from solely a boot company to sneakers, we knew we must have the best. The process of ka-ryu or vulcanization has been perfected in their factory in Kurume since the company's inception in 1873. The canvas uppers are sewn slowly with precision while the rubber strips and soles are carefully inlaid to prepare for their infamous vulcanization process. The shoes are heated to 120° for 70 minutes making the rubber soft and gummy for your walking pleasure. These gym classic lows are a truly iconic look, especially if you show a little ankle. You won’t stop being surprised by the quality, longevity, and features of these shoes.

• Sturdy Textured Canvas Upper
• Rubber Foxing
• Rubber Toe Gaurd
• Canvas Piping
• Inner Seam Piping
• Rubber Toe Cap
• Ka-Ryu Vulcanization
• Textured Herringbone Soles for Grip
• Hand Painted Rubber Adhesive for Longevity
• Sturdy, No-Nonsense, Cotton Laces

Fit Notes:  So here's the skinny. People get very confused about sizing, and the best way we know to remedy that is by comparing them to other shoes. These shoes are known to run pretty true with just a bit more room in the toe box than Shoes Like Pottery. You might be able to get away with sizing down without feeling a pinch from the rubber toe cap on this one. Take your typical Converse Chuck 70, Vans, or Nike size and stick with that.

Shop owner Tommy is wearing a size 9 in the pictures. He is typically an 8.5-9 in Converse. He wears a size 9 in all Vans and Nike variations. Without an additional insole or super-thick socks, he can wear a size 8 from SLP and Moonstar, but it is tight, so he never chooses to purchase that size. It is ultimately a 9 across the board. So we would always recommend sizing up if you're between sizes.