Golden Goose

[chiisaibunny]

Thank you for replying!

Oh, I know the camo one you're talking about. They're tempting. I wonder if the material will hold well? I don't think I ever had a sneaker that wasn't made of leather! Post pics once you tried them on, pretty please (If you have the time!)?

I've been wanting to try a suede one, wondering if it will be more comfortable than my leather ones. Any thoughts?

From first wear, the camo ones are comfy. They look well made, all my GG’s do tho, and the canvas and suede look sturdy but not in a too stiff uncomfortable way. I’ve tried on leather ones before and I find them stiffer than suede, I think expected, so to me the suede are more comfy. I’ve been looking for a leather pair I like but every time I try on leather ones, I think they’re not that comfy. They prob just need a little break in time.
If you have leather ones I think you might like the suede because they’re softer so don’t really need break in time. And mine are superstar archives so the toe is a little different, Its a little rounder. I find GG’s a little wide but not so much that I can’t wear them. And I wear them with half socks too. I like the no sock look but like the protection my toes get from half socks. My feet are small and bony and on the narrow side of medium with a small heel and high instep/arch so I don’t need extra width in anything. My heels slip some but they always do so I’m used to it.
Here’s pics, sorry only one foot, I had foot surgery. I shouldn’t even be buying more shoes!

 

[daevy]

From first wear, the camo ones are comfy. They look well made, all my GG’s do tho, and the canvas and suede look sturdy but not in a too stiff uncomfortable way. I’ve tried on leather ones before and I find them stiffer than suede, I think expected, so to me the suede are more comfy. I’ve been looking for a leather pair I like but every time I try on leather ones, I think they’re not that comfy. They prob just need a little break in time.
If you have leather ones I think you might like the suede because they’re softer so don’t really need break in time. And mine are superstar archives so the toe is a little different, Its a little rounder. I find GG’s a little wide but not so much that I can’t wear them. And I wear them with half socks too. I like the no sock look but like the protection my toes get from half socks. My feet are small and bony and on the narrow side of medium with a small heel and high instep/arch so I don’t need extra width in anything. My heels slip some but they always do so I’m used to it.
Here’s pics, sorry only one foot, I had foot surgery. I shouldn’t even be buying more shoes!

Looks really nice on you! I think the camo is a great neutral with a little twist. Good choice, good choice.
Sorry to hear about the surgery, hope you’re healing fine.
On the bright side, you’re lucky that you have small feet, there are always sizes available for you! I’m a 6,5/7, so 37 in GG, and I have the feeling that it’s always one of the first to go out of stock...

Do you prefer the more rounded toe on the Archive SS? I only have a Slide that is Archive. Does the rounder toe box make a difference in how they fit?

God, I feel like I’m asking a million questions, I’m so sorry! It’s just that I too have been searching for a more neutral pair to buy, preferably suede. The other two I own, while I still get a lot of use out of them, are slightly less “go-with-everything” than I’d like!

 

[sinyard]

Looks really nice on you! I think the camo is a great neutral with a little twist. Good choice, good choice.
Sorry to hear about the surgery, hope you’re healing fine.
On the bright side, you’re lucky that you have small feet, there are always sizes available for you! I’m a 6,5/7, so 37 in GG, and I have the feeling that it’s always one of the first to go out of stock...

Do you prefer the more rounded toe on the Archive SS? I only have a Slide that is Archive. Does the rounder toe box make a difference in how they fit?

God, I feel like I’m asking a million questions, I’m so sorry! It’s just that I too have been searching for a more neutral pair to buy, preferably suede. The other two I own, while I still get a lot of use out of them, are slightly less “go-with-everything” than I’d like!

Buy the Black Archive SS in the black suede with the silver trim, they are super sleek and go with everything. I had the Camo and returned, I didn’t like the toe are and tongue being brown and not Camo like the rest of the shoe, it’s just a personal preference only.

 

[chiisaibunny]

Looks really nice on you! I think the camo is a great neutral with a little twist. Good choice, good choice.
Sorry to hear about the surgery, hope you’re healing fine.
On the bright side, you’re lucky that you have small feet, there are always sizes available for you! I’m a 6,5/7, so 37 in GG, and I have the feeling that it’s always one of the first to go out of stock...

Do you prefer the more rounded toe on the Archive SS? I only have a Slide that is Archive. Does the rounder toe box make a difference in how they fit?

God, I feel like I’m asking a million questions, I’m so sorry! It’s just that I too have been searching for a more neutral pair to buy, preferably suede. The other two I own, while I still get a lot of use out of them, are slightly less “go-with-everything” than I’d like!

Thanks for the get well wishes, surgery went well, just need to be patient on healing.
Personally I love my archives, they’re my fav pair fit, comfort and look wise. They’re black suede with silver metallic trim. I could wear them everyday. Like sinyard said, get them! Love those shoes, seriously!!! It’s all personal preference, I like the suede toes on some pairs. I have ones with canvas or sequins all over and for me the suede toe seems to fit better. The camo for me are a great neutral. But I really want another archive so that is a wish for the next pair. I like the diff toe because the 36 can be a smidge long in general on me although the camo fit a bit shorter than the other superstars, more like the archives. I’m not too surprised there’s variation in fit since I know the leather ones fit me differently so finding a pair in leather will take some trial and error.
Based on what I see 37-39 are popular so they stock more, small and large sizes are carried in smaller numbers so when you see them you have to act fast. But with GG that seems true regardless. I’ve seen the black/silver archives at Shopbop in your size, looks like a new shipment, so if you wanted those you might be able to get them. I don’t know which country you’re in so shipping might be a factor.
I see all the archives at the GG site, but I think shipping is 27 and if I don’t like them or they don’t fit I’d have to pay to send them back ☹️ So I’ll look there for the coloways and search other sites where I can get free shipping. I might have to breakdown eventually tho.
Good luck with your choice. I know it’s tough, so many choices. I like the mid star style too so that’s also something I’m looking into. No worries, don’t mind answering your questions, just trying to help. (Seriously, love the black suede with metallic leather trim. And so comfy.) Ok, end of long reply. LOL

 

[daevy]

Buy the Black Archive SS in the black suede with the silver trim, they are super sleek and go with everything. I had the Camo and returned, I didn’t like the toe are and tongue being brown and not Camo like the rest of the shoe, it’s just a personal preference only.

Yeah, I had my eyes on this particular pair even before you guys suggested it. It has been on my wishlist for a while. Now the question, do I wait for a sale? haha
Thank you for replying! Do you think they fit the same as regular Super Stars? I only own a leather one, 37. Fits me pretty well.

 

[sinyard]

Yeah, I had my eyes on this particular pair even before you guys suggested it. It has been on my wishlist for a while. Now the question, do I wait for a sale? haha
Thank you for replying! Do you think they fit the same as regular Super Stars? I only own a leather one, 37. Fits me pretty well.

They never go on sale and if ShopBop would have their 15% or 20% sale by the time that happens they will be sold out. They just got a shipment of them so get them before they sale out. Plus, they just had a sale so it won’t happen for a while. I have leather, suede, Superstar, mid star, Francy and slide and all of mine are a 39.

 

[daevy]

Thanks for the get well wishes, surgery went well, just need to be patient on healing.
Personally I love my archives, they’re my fav pair fit, comfort and look wise. They’re black suede with silver metallic trim. I could wear them everyday. Like sinyard said, get them! Love those shoes, seriously!!! It’s all personal preference, I like the suede toes on some pairs. I have ones with canvas or sequins all over and for me the suede toe seems to fit better. The camo for me are a great neutral. But I really want another archive so that is a wish for the next pair. I like the diff toe because the 36 can be a smidge long in general on me although the camo fit a bit shorter than the other superstars, more like the archives. I’m not too surprised there’s variation in fit since I know the leather ones fit me differently so finding a pair in leather will take some trial and error.
Based on what I see 37-39 are popular so they stock more, small and large sizes are carried in smaller numbers so when you see them you have to act fast. But with GG that seems true regardless. I’ve seen the black/silver archives at Shopbop in your size, looks like a new shipment, so if you wanted those you might be able to get them. I don’t know which country you’re in so shipping might be a factor.
I see all the archives at the GG site, but I think shipping is 27 and if I don’t like them or they don’t fit I’d have to pay to send them back ☹️ So I’ll look there for the coloways and search other sites where I can get free shipping. I might have to breakdown eventually tho.
Good luck with your choice. I know it’s tough, so many choices. I like the mid star style too so that’s also something I’m looking into. No worries, don’t mind answering your questions, just trying to help. (Seriously, love the black suede with metallic leather trim. And so comfy.) Ok, end of long reply. LOL

I absolutely love long replies!
I think being patient is actually the trickiest thing. Not being able to move as you're used to is hard, but I hope you have plenty to help you go through this!

It's funny, I almost always see them stocked in the smaller and bigger sizes... Maybe that's just an impression, though?

Yeah, I've been stalking Shopbop's site, and I see this pair is in stock. I'm in the US, and actually pretty close to where SB ships from, it takes a day for packages to arrive for me.
You think I should stick with my regular 37, then??
Ah, I wish I had taken advantage of the latest SB sale that was in February, I guess? I wonder if there are any chances they'll be having another sale soon...

 

[daevy]

They never go on sale and if ShopBop would have their 15% or 20% sale by the time that happens they will be sold out. They just got a shipment of them so get them before they sale out. Plus, they just had a sale so it won’t happen for a while. I have leather, suede, Superstar, mid star, Francy and slide and all of mine are a 39.

That's what I thought... I might pull the trigger on those.
I wear a 36 in the Slides, actually, even though the SS 37 fit me better. The Slides are my faves! I ordered and sent back a mid star, because I thought they didn't look as nice on me. They were cute and super comfortable, but they cut at the least flattering part of my ankles/legs.

 

[sinyard]

Thanks for the get well wishes, surgery went well, just need to be patient on healing.
Personally I love my archives, they’re my fav pair fit, comfort and look wise. They’re black suede with silver metallic trim. I could wear them everyday. Like sinyard said, get them! Love those shoes, seriously!!! It’s all personal preference, I like the suede toes on some pairs. I have ones with canvas or sequins all over and for me the suede toe seems to fit better. The camo for me are a great neutral. But I really want another archive so that is a wish for the next pair. I like the diff toe because the 36 can be a smidge long in general on me although the camo fit a bit shorter than the other superstars, more like the archives. I’m not too surprised there’s variation in fit since I know the leather ones fit me differently so finding a pair in leather will take some trial and error.
Based on what I see 37-39 are popular so they stock more, small and large sizes are carried in smaller numbers so when you see them you have to act fast. But with GG that seems true regardless. I’ve seen the black/silver archives at Shopbop in your size, looks like a new shipment, so if you wanted those you might be able to get them. I don’t know which country you’re in so shipping might be a factor.
I see all the archives at the GG site, but I think shipping is 27 and if I don’t like them or they don’t fit I’d have to pay to send them back ☹️ So I’ll look there for the coloways and search other sites where I can get free shipping. I might have to breakdown eventually tho.
Good luck with your choice. I know it’s tough, so many choices. I like the mid star style too so that’s also something I’m looking into. No worries, don’t mind answering your questions, just trying to help. (Seriously, love the black suede with metallic leather trim. And so comfy.) Ok, end of long reply. LOL

Take a look at my suede archives, are your sides spaced out like mine are? This is first pair I’ve had that are this bad and I’ve had close to 100 pairs of GG sneakers! I just noticed this. Ugh! Guess I have to exchange them again. I’m afraid they will split open!

 

[chiisaibunny]

Take a look at my suede archives, are your sides spaced out like mine are? This is first pair I’ve had that are this bad and I’ve had close to 100 pairs of GG sneakers! I just noticed this. Ugh! Guess I have to exchange them again. I’m afraid they will split open! View attachment 4013687

Side note, please post a collection photo or photos! We all want to see!!! I want to see!!! Even if you sold some and only have 80 pairs we really want to see! Your collection has got to be AMAZING!!! I’m imagining seeing the colorways I missed. I missed one late last year and I am still bummed. Tan suede superstars. Sigh. Perfect neutral. I know tho, lot of work. Do you have a walk in closet? Or special room? I don’t have space for mine now partly because I already have 80 pairs of shoes. Haha
Oh back to the present ... my archives are not as joined as some others but they’re still joined. Funny the camo ones are merged really well, the seam is more like a line. The archives are the worst. Bummer on the separation. Hope you can find your size and they let you exchange. I think I’d worry too they would start peeling off. Here’s couple pics.

 

[chiisaibunny]

I absolutely love long replies!
I think being patient is actually the trickiest thing. Not being able to move as you're used to is hard, but I hope you have plenty to help you go through this!

It's funny, I almost always see them stocked in the smaller and bigger sizes... Maybe that's just an impression, though?

Yeah, I've been stalking Shopbop's site, and I see this pair is in stock. I'm in the US, and actually pretty close to where SB ships from, it takes a day for packages to arrive for me.
You think I should stick with my regular 37, then??
Ah, I wish I had taken advantage of the latest SB sale that was in February, I guess? I wonder if there are any chances they'll be having another sale soon...

Yeah I guess I see 35 and 41 left a lot and if I get lucky 36. I usually think about it and if I’m too slow, like the pair I wanted at the SB sale, I miss them.
I did get one pair but wanted both, should have just ordered and decided. I’m on the west coast so I use my amazon prime and get overnight shipping for 3.99. That part is awesome.
I think stick with your regular size. I’m glad I did. If you get them hope you love them!

 

[sinyard]

Side note, please post a collection photo or photos! We all want to see!!! I want to see!!! Even if you sold some and only have 80 pairs we really want to see! Your collection has got to be AMAZING!!! I’m imagining seeing the colorways I missed. I missed one late last year and I am still bummed. Tan suede superstars. Sigh. Perfect neutral. I know tho, lot of work. Do you have a walk in closet? Or special room? I don’t have space for mine now partly because I already have 80 pairs of shoes. Haha
Oh back to the present ... my archives are not as joined as some others but they’re still joined. Funny the camo ones are merged really well, the seam is more like a line. The archives are the worst. Bummer on the separation. Hope you can find your size and they let you exchange. I think I’d worry too they would start peeling off. Here’s couple pics.

Thank you for the pics. I called SB and they are overnighting me a new pair at no charge for the new pair and I’ll send mine back tomorrow. The girl that helped me was so nice and she felt really bad! Hopefully, the third time will be my lucky time!

I have a tiny closet but I make it work. I had a big bedroom as my walk in closet but when my youngest was born we made into a bedroom. I actually keep all of my GG in their boxes except for the fur ones because I don’t want them to get smashed. Someday I’ll do a collection pic, it’s just so much work! Lol

Your Camo ones look great, now I’m thinking maybe I should reorder them! lol

There are so many cool ones coming out. I’m actually returning my red ones I posted the other day, I decided I like the black the best, more neutral and subtle. I and also keeping the white ones with the black sequin star and returning the white with the gold sequins star and I’m done for a while! I’m going to the and order one pair a season! Lol I’m sure it won’t last.....

 

[daevy]

Yeah I guess I see 35 and 41 left a lot and if I get lucky 36. I usually think about it and if I’m too slow, like the pair I wanted at the SB sale, I miss them.
I did get one pair but wanted both, should have just ordered and decided. I’m on the west coast so I use my amazon prime and get overnight shipping for 3.99. That part is awesome.
I think stick with your regular size. I’m glad I did. If you get them hope you love them!

Yeah, sales are always an early-bird-gets-the-worm affair. I know how it feels to miss out on things you want!

Did you see the new Nordstrom private edit? It's not a tan color, I think it's grey, but still a neutral...

On a side note, have you ever ordered from MatchesFashion?

 

[daevy]

Thank you for the pics. I called SB and they are overnighting me a new pair at no charge for the new pair and I’ll send mine back tomorrow. The girl that helped me was so nice and she felt really bad! Hopefully, the third time will be my lucky time!

I have a tiny closet but I make it work. I had a big bedroom as my walk in closet but when my youngest was born we made into a bedroom. I actually keep all of my GG in their boxes except for the fur ones because I don’t want them to get smashed. Someday I’ll do a collection pic, it’s just so much work! Lol

Your Camo ones look great, now I’m thinking maybe I should reorder them! lol

There are so many cool ones coming out. I’m actually returning my red ones I posted the other day, I decided I like the black the best, more neutral and subtle. I and also keeping the white ones with the black sequin star and returning the white with the gold sequins star and I’m done for a while! I’m going to the and order one pair a season! Lol I’m sure it won’t last.....

I second that collection pic request!
You say there are a lot of cool ones coming out based on what you saw on the GGDB's website, or from what you're already seeing on the many online retailers?
Also, I'll ask you the same question I asked on the post above: have you ordered from MatchesFashion? If so, how is the service?

Thank you!

 

[sinyard]

I second that collection pic request!
You say there are a lot of cool ones coming out based on what you saw on the GGDB's website, or from what you're already seeing on the many online retailers?
Also, I'll ask you the same question I asked on the post above: have you ordered from MatchesFashion? If so, how is the service?

Thank you!

I looked at Farfetch, Ssence, MatchesFashion, NM and BG and GGDB website and also Instagram there are some pretty cool ones coming out!

I’ve ordered about 5 or 6 from MatchesFashion and they arrive within one to two days via DHL to the US, it’s insane how fast they get here. I love ordering from them.