Common Projects: the minimalist leather sneaker made in Italy

The Common Projects collection at MTHOR Shop brings together authentic Common Projects sneakers, starting with the Original Achilles White, the minimalist white sneaker that has become the benchmark of its kind. Common Projects was founded in 2004 by US-based designer Prathan Poopat and Italian creative consultant Flavio Girolami. The shoes are made in Italy, often in Italian nappa leather, and are recognisable by their absence of a logo and the series of gold numbers stamped on the heel. Buying a men's or women's Common Projects Achilles Low means choosing an understated leather sneaker that works as well with a suit as with jeans. At MTHOR Shop, a French authenticated resale store, every pair is checked by our experts before shipping, with worldwide delivery in 2 to 8 days to your door against signature, customs included.

The iconic pieces of the Common Projects collection

The Common Projects Original Achilles Low White is the brand's founding model and the centrepiece of the collection: a white leather upper with no visible branding, a thin rubber sole and the gold ten-digit code on the heel, which indicates, in order, the model, the European size and the colour. Its clean cut explains its success with fans of a minimalist wardrobe. The house's other silhouettes, such as the basketball-inspired BBall Low or the leather boots and Chelsea boots, are listed under their exact name as new stock arrives.

Why buy Common Projects at MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in selling authenticated Common Projects sneakers. Every pair in our Common Projects collection goes through a rigorous check carried out by our team of experts: we check the consistency of the box and labels, the materials, finishes, stitching and references, as well as the accessories and documentation. For the most advanced verifications, we rely on specialised tools such as a UV lamp or microscope. Every order is shipped with a seal, tangible proof that the quality check has been completed and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide delivery in 2 to 8 days to your door against signature, with real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, payment in 4 interest-free instalments via Klarna or Scalapay, and a customer service team based in France available Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. If anything goes wrong, our 14-day return policy protects you.

FAQ — Common Projects at MTHOR

How can you recognise a genuine Common Projects Achilles Low?

At MTHOR, every Common Projects Achilles Low is checked by our experts: sharpness and alignment of the gold numbers on the heel, consistency between this code, the size on the label and the box, grain and smell of the nappa leather, regularity of the stitching and finish of the rubber sole. The pair is shipped with an MTHOR seal after validation.

How long does my Common Projects order take to arrive?

We ship worldwide, with home delivery against signature within 2 to 8 days. You get real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, whatever your destination.

How does the Common Projects Achilles Low fit and how do you care for it?

The Common Projects Achilles Low is sold in European sizes, which appear in the second group of digits on the heel; many buyers find it runs large and choose half a size below their usual sneaker size, to be confirmed with the size guide on the product page. For care, a slightly damp cloth and a smooth-leather lotion are enough.

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