The crème de la crème of high-end sneakers, Common Projects' lasting appeal is a testament to the power of minimalist design. Designers Flavio Girolami and Peter Poopat created the label's first model, the Achilles, by taking a comfortable, versatile, athletic silhouette and stripping away all but its most essential components. Since then, they've expanded their repertoire to include their take on the desert boot, oxford, combat boot, and more, each one getting the full addition-by-subtraction treatment. For Common Projects, restraint is the name of the game—their shoes are free of branding except for the gold digits stamped on the outer heel. It's a signifier that scans as intriguing rather than crass. Made in Italy from the finest available materials, a pair will last you multiple seasons if cared for properly.