Love the way Common Projects look but can’t stomach the high price tag? This list of Common Projects Achilles alternatives is for you.

I’m throwing away my red velvet blazer. You know why? First, because it’s incredibly ugly. But second, it doesn’t match anything else in my wardrobe.

I love classic style, but I don’t like having a lot of clothes. A few t-shirts, a few button-ups, a pair of jeans and chinos. Mix and match those with a few jackets and a couple pairs of shoes — that’s all I need.

My shoe of choice when it comes to versatility is the plain white sneaker. The less detail the better. They look great with shorts, jeans, slacks — you can even wear them with a suit.

The holy grail of minimalist white sneakers is the Common Projects Achilles.

If you’re here, chances are you’ve been dying to get a pair of Achilles but the price-tag has you gun-shy.

To help you, we’ve put together a list of 17 alternatives to the Common Projects Achilles.

Keeping a tight budget? No problem — check out our top alternatives under $100.

Less worried about price and just want an honest recommendation? We’ve also included our three favorites that we can personally vouch for.

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With nine different colorways, you don’t have to feel restricted to the all-white look. For instance, the Fiore colorway, while a little bolder, stays simple and will help you stand out in a crowd.

The Capri is lined with the same full-grain calf-skin leather found on the upper. The padding around the ankle and suede in the heel truly conveys a sense of luxury.

We’re big fans of the Koio and think they’re worth every penny. When you compare the quality of Common Projects and Koio’s, you’re getting nearly the same thing. The extra 40% markup is for the CP brand name.