Looking For An Angle

I know, I know...more canvas sneakers, just hear me out.  What I find really interesting about these PF Flyers is the cutaway around the ankle - it creates this really cool angle and creates a pretty dynamic aesthetic usually not found in such subtle and classic footwear.  This attribute is reminiscent of a similar angle, albeit not as dramatic, often found on blucher mocs (see below) where the rear quarters of the shoe are set lower so that it meets the vamp of the shoe in a more angled fashion.  Sorry for the sartorial academia...just a little food for thought.

-L.A.S

PF Flyers Archival Reissue

 

PF Flyers has released their Archival Reissue Collection featuring both hi and low top models from 1949 and 1953.  Old school canvas sneaks are A-Ok in my book and while these probably wouldn't be my first choice they still get the job done.  The low top red one's are my personal pick of the litter.

The brand's history is a curious one.  PF Flyers were first produced by B.F. Goodrich, then sold to Converse in 1972.  Converse was eventually forced to sell the rights to New Balance in 2001 due to antitrust issues.  New Balance sat on the brand for a whole two years before relaunching the PF Flyers we know today.  From the brand's inception in 1937 to the mid 1960's PF Flyers were one of America's favorites and the shoes translate well thanks to today's current Americana/heritage kick.  Whether or not your knowledge of PF Flyers is limited to their starring role in the 1993 film The Sandlot, check out the reissues which can all be purchased here along with various other colorways.  For more archival goodness be sure to also read Brennan's retrospective.

 

  

  

 

-L.A.S