/ curtfitfi I bought some Stan Smith Vegans way back in September '22. I liked them. Then I saw these Stan Smith Lux's. Had to try them since they are all leather. Are these shoes still cool?
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@NigelTufnel612 Жыл бұрын
The Lux version is the way they used to be made in the 70s and they are great; as for the current "vegan" version? I hate plastic shoes...
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Yes, there is nothing like real leather Nigel!
@sujaybhat11 ай бұрын
The upper is stitched to the sole all around in the Lux model. The upper to sole stitching in the normal model is not through out and stops somewhere in the middle.
@j.suarez3674Күн бұрын
Awesome review, exactly what I was looking for! Thanks a lot.
@FitnessFinance4uКүн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ashleyalverson28583 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! Your video was so helpful! Will be following you in the future! 😊
@FitnessFinance4u3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
@jennifermillerphd22986 ай бұрын
Loved this video--thank you! I just received the Lux (Men's 5.5) with a gray suede back and the Originals (Women's 6.5) in all white and have been comparing them for about 30 mins. Hands down, the Lux are more like the Stan Smith's I wore in college and loved. The Original feel bulkier in the toe box and squeak right out of the box. They even squeak as I put them on my feet! I would prefer the Lux without the Stan Smith logo on the side -- but since those don't exist, I will succumb to being a billboard! While both pairs were comfortable out of the box, no question that the Lux feel more plush to me. The leather, stitching and comfort are worth the upcharge IMO. I am keeping the Lux and will keep a watch out for an upcoming edition that has zero logos!
@FitnessFinance4u6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with the shoes!
@coloradocolorado1527 Жыл бұрын
Very good review I must say, very comprehensive. I do have the whites Golden Goose at 470$ but the Stan Smith at 100$ really does the job too and less flashy or pretentious.
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Thanks Colorado Colorado...Golden Goose for $470...those sound like some nice shoes!
@Myk953 ай бұрын
Your comparison is a great help! I've been planning to buy one lately 😁
@FitnessFinance4u3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-bw6uw4vl7e5 ай бұрын
The squeak is caused by air that under the insole. To get rid of them, but a piece of 3m double sided tape between the insole and bottom of the shoe.
@FitnessFinance4u5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@jchapman65728 ай бұрын
Good review. I wasn't familiar with these shoes until I saw an episode of John McEnroe's Places on ESPN+ which featured them.
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’ve got to watch that episode!
@moepskie8 ай бұрын
Usually I find shoe reviews pretty boring, but yours was amazing :)
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that! Gives me inspiration to make more.
@moepskie8 ай бұрын
@@FitnessFinance4u It even convinced me to the point that I ordered the Lux shoes half an hour ago haha, receiving them somewhere this weekend, can't wait to try them on!
@cissalc935 ай бұрын
I would love to see a comparison of the Recon (aq0868 and cq3033) and Lux. They are actually very similar. And the white box of the recon version is really impressive.
@FitnessFinance4u5 ай бұрын
Maybe I’ll check those out next?
@TackyTimeReacts5 ай бұрын
rocking the same Vegans for 3 years and saw that the Lux was on sale for $50 so thank you for the review I'm grabbing the Lux just because the price.
@FitnessFinance4u5 ай бұрын
Wow…that’s a great deal. Hope you like them as much as I do.
@onedirection35108 ай бұрын
The Lux is a comeback of the originals and debatably not as good. To each his/her own. Some people are not into leather for their own beliefs, which is a choice. I think the Stan Smith should be what it always was. It is indeed frustrating to pay a premium for shoes that used to cost half that price. I regret not getting 10 pairs of these back in the day! The vegan style feels very cheap in my opinion. Nowhere near worth $100. Pardon the quick Overshare lol but for those in the know Sperry Topsider did the same thing years ago they used to have an awesome boat shoe, but then they canceled it and came back with a much cheaper leather, which is OK but nowhere near the original quality then out of nowhere they came out with. I think a $300 version of what was basically the original made in the USA then that didn’t seem to go so well so now they went back to the lesser quality.
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
Appreciate the info...and don't feel like you are "oversharing" when you go on about other experiences you've had with other shoe brands. Interesting stuff!
@CoffeeSteveCoffee9 ай бұрын
Awesome review, thank you! I was wondering how these stack up to the regular Stan Smith's. Side question, what kind of shirt are you wearing? Under Armour used to make a very similar looking shirt (I think they were called "threadborne"?) and they were incredibly comfortable. Sadly, they're no longer produced.
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
Glad I could help out and thanks for watching. The shirt I'm wearing is from an activewear company called Rhone. It's their Reign Tech Short Sleeve. Not sure if they make them anymore, but I really like the brand.
@CoffeeSteveCoffee9 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you! I hadn't heard of this brand before, and really like their style.@@FitnessFinance4u
@fernandocg78595 ай бұрын
hello, great video! The squicking sound comes from the upper rubbing against the other parts of the shoe, I would use Vaseline to stop the noise. just spread a little bit on the sides and then clean it immediately.
@FitnessFinance4u5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip!
@yassminabbas1946 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I've been searching for the difference between them for a while
@FitnessFinance4u6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@BigAnt196911 ай бұрын
Great job showing the difference between both. Btw, the $160 Lux version in Cloud White / Wonder White / Chalk White are not real leather, they are surprisingly made with Vegan & recycled materials.
@FitnessFinance4u11 ай бұрын
@BigAnt1969...thanks for watching and also for the info on the Cloud White/Wonder White/Chalk Whites!
@Elongo5108 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I was going to pass on paying $100 for synthetic shoes but I found them for only $60 on Amazon. I'll give them a chance!
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Wow, that's a great deal!
@surveyor1515Ай бұрын
Great review! Great enough to compell me to type this anyway
@FitnessFinance4uАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@CarlosLopez-jy5ls9 ай бұрын
Hello! Just came back to your video to say that I purchased the adidas stan smith lux with the black heal detail at the back and I loved them! But they also developed that little squeaky sound when I walk. If I'm being honest with you I like quiet a lot haha it's funny to me 😅
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
I found out how to get rid of the squeak. Just sprinkle in a little bit of foot powder before you wear them and viola! Some viewers had recommended that and it works!
@CarlosLopez-jy5ls9 ай бұрын
@FitnessFinance4u Thanks for the tip, and congratulations on your videos! they are very much enjoyable and helpful.
@Heyitsvictoragain8 ай бұрын
Hi there, it would be interesting to see a comparison of the Lux and the Recon version which is supposedly even more premium (specifically H06185) All the best
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I checked out recons you were talking about and they've got a really thick midsole. I don't think they are as classic as the lux's. Although they do have a new "80's" Stan Smith shoe that looks pretty cool. www.adidas.com/us/stan-smith-80s-shoes/IF0202.html
@Latissimus65 Жыл бұрын
Are the Luxs less bulky than the regular ones? Im a leaner guy with below average calves and try to avoid bigger/bulkier shoes. I believe I tried regular Stans on many years ago and felt they were a tad bulky/puffy
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Latissimus65, I think the Lux’s are sleeker and less bulky than the Vegan ones. The good thing is you can always return them if you don’t like them. Thanks for watching!
@henrytsai251710 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing your ideas
@FitnessFinance4u10 ай бұрын
🙌👍
@Jerel_con_jota4 ай бұрын
It could be my wide feet but, I think that the vegan version creases in a way that I can never get used to.
@FitnessFinance4u4 ай бұрын
Bummer!
@olgierds1663 Жыл бұрын
Hi hope you are doing well. Great video as always :) Could you pls make a q&a? The best!!!
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Thanks Olgierd. Maybe I’ll do a follow up Q&A in a few months?
@pbudris6 ай бұрын
Hi, great video. What about the "ventilation" in both models? Do you think the vegan one is more prone to smelly feet? Or more inadequate for the summer? Thanks!
@FitnessFinance4u6 ай бұрын
I think they are both good for ventilation. Neither of them have retained any "odor".
@CommandantNOVA Жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get a pair of the Lux - not sure between green or black yet. Are they good for wide feet?
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
CommandantNOVA, I really like the Lux's, but I don't have wide feet, so I can't really answer your question. You can always buy them and return them if they are too narrow.
@yevgenshatalov Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. It helped me to skip the basic Stan Smith. While you called the price-point of $100 an advantage of the primegreen Stan Smith, I think it actually is a downside. At $100 range there is already a decent selection of leather sneakers, so it's really hard to justify a synthetic shoe at this price (in my part of the world you can get a leather Veja, Gant, Jack&Jones, Lacoste, Selected Homme, to name the few). I mean I would understand the whole recycled polyester thing with the shoes, that were initially made with polyester (like running shoes for example). But substituting genuine leather with polyester, so that the shoes would wear out quicker and create even more waste - where is sustainability here?
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Yevgen, you make some good points.
@deryayuzuguzel860211 ай бұрын
Thanks for detailed review to begin with.I have one of those recycled material plastic Stan Smiths (not genuine leather) and i wear them occasionally.Should i expect it to peel like PU shoes by time or it's not going to happen as they two are a different material.GY9394 is the product code and it's for womens.
@FitnessFinance4u11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! My shoes haven’t shown any signs of peeling yet. I’ll do another review I’d they do. I’m not familiar with the GU9394s, so I can’t say.
@user-gw6yh2gz3u22 күн бұрын
Stan Smith iconic old school shoe I am 48 years old.but honestly I don't have a pair of Stan Smith but went I see people wear Stan Smith am amazed and speechless,I wish I could have one but I can't afford to buy a pair am just happy to see people wear a Stan Smith they so very iconic old fashioned shoes.thank you for the video and God bless po from Philippines 🙏♥️🤗 Palawan Puerto prinsesa Isla Fiesta Buffet restaurant dishwasher crew
@FitnessFinance4u21 күн бұрын
Great shoes. Keep checking out the adidas website. They have a lot of sales and hopefully you can get ahold of a pair at a reduced price!
@ap-h559211 ай бұрын
what do you think is the best minimal white shoe within the 200-100 dollar category?
@FitnessFinance4u11 ай бұрын
AP -H, of the ones I've tested, I'd go with the Stan Smith Lux's (if you like leather). It has great style, it's comfortable, fully leather, and if you get it in "green", I think it's bad ass.
@ahmadnour826 ай бұрын
I have the non genuine leather one "green" and wondering how durable the non real leather is ? Can you share the experience with the material after one year of use
@FitnessFinance4u6 ай бұрын
My green vegan Primes have held up well. Still look good and are still comfortable.
@jaydang98556 ай бұрын
Do you have to put baby powder in the shoes everytime you wear it or jist once to stop the squeeky? Because omg how do ppl wear these with all that noise
@FitnessFinance4u6 ай бұрын
unfortunately, i have to put "foot" powder in them every time I wear them to avoid the "squeaks"
@Beardalorian7 ай бұрын
Wait, what is the Stan Smith RECON version I'm seeing? I was trying to understand the differences between Lux and Recon
@FitnessFinance4u7 ай бұрын
No, it’s the Prime (Vegan) vs the Lux (Leather) version.
@angec.47578 ай бұрын
FYI. Stan Smith was always made with 100% real leather as standard until a few years ago. Adidas then decided to jump on the over hyped 'sustainable / responsible' bandwagon and replaced their real leather Stan Smith with PRIMEGREEN Stand Smith, aka manmade plastic material!!! I have nothing against manmade shoes, but only as an OPTION for people who want them. But sadly, not only did Adidas actively preached the 'green' trend, it didn't give their loyal customers any other option; in my opinion, this move was extremely arrogant. What was even more off putting was charging the manmade version the same price as the original real leather version!! LOL, now ADIDAS brings back the original leather version and calls it LUX, this is so pretentious and would perhaps only fool those who are new to the brand. What Adidas should have done in the first place was to introduce the plastic version as a new 'GREEN' alternative. Also the name choice LUX is rather odd, it actually suggests that the Primagreen version which Adidas has been actively boasting is a step down.
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
I understand the frustration. However, shoe companies have to constantly change their product line in order to generate sales.
@CcorRyy6 ай бұрын
perfect review!
@FitnessFinance4u6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@roberthazard75399 ай бұрын
Did you find that the tongue on the Lux shoes was quite “tall”? It seems like you really can’t use the top eyelets. I have exactly the same color way as your shoes. Very comfortable but the tongue is a bit odd to me bu then again, I’m older and perhaps this is a new style. Thanks for good review.
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
Robert, I agree, it is a bit “tall”. I’m not sure if it was like that when they were originally made. But, I’ve gotten used to it now and I don’t even notice anymore. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you liked my review.
@roberthazard75399 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that it diminishes over time. I started wearing them today, and am looking forward to breaking them in a bit. Thanks for the reply.
@angelalam75958 ай бұрын
Are Stan Smith and Stan Smith Lux having the same shoe size chart? If I wear Stan smith size 7, should I go for the same size as Lux?
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
Hey Angela, they were the same sizing for me for both models, which was good!
@prestonlee71074 ай бұрын
The Lux version will prob be bette if someone has a wide foot, as leather stretches and mould more naturally, it will also crease nicer in terms of aesthetics. For the vegan version, if they really are made from recycle content, that would be great, but synthetic leather don't last as long as real ones and the biggest problem is they don't biodegrade so they create more waste.
@FitnessFinance4u4 ай бұрын
good point
@antiBOARDom7 ай бұрын
Weird you mentioned the Lux's squeak. I found your video because my vegan/prime green Stans came with a horribly squeaky sound right out of the box.
@FitnessFinance4u7 ай бұрын
Interesting. I got rid of the Lux's squeak by putting foot powder in them for about 2 weeks. It magically went away. Hoping the same goes for you with the vegan/primes!
@CarlosJimenez-ys1wk3 ай бұрын
hay unas stan smith 80 , que tal la calidad ?. he visto que son en cuero
@FitnessFinance4u3 ай бұрын
No los he probado todavía. Pero he oído cosas buenas sobre ellos.
@killua321212 сағат бұрын
How are the normal stan smith(non-lux) holding up as of now? Are the vegans so bad as people say?
@FitnessFinance4u3 сағат бұрын
Actually, they aren't bad. The green on the tongue is fading a little bit, but not the green on the heel tab. Would I buy them again? I'd probably go with the "lux's" which are on sale now and actually less expensive than the vegan ones. I do like having leather shoes.
@simonhill27977 ай бұрын
I’ve worn stans now since 1985 , I have ten pairs at the mo and must have had at least 30 pairs over nearly 4 decades !🙄😂 They are in my eyes the best trainer ever made , they never age … any decade , any fashion they’ve always just fitted in ! The only shoe you’ll see in every city across the world ! 🤍💚 Adidas’s bell selling shoe of all time But just one thing … …. AH -DEE -DAS 😵 that’s how you say it not A-dee -das 🙄🇩🇪
@FitnessFinance4u7 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s a lot of Stan Smiths!
@user-lk5uz3pj3q Жыл бұрын
What is about Stan smith Dover street market?
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Margaret, I'm not familiar with that version. I'll check them out.
@glasshalfsunny2 ай бұрын
Do your feet smell more in the NON-leather shoes?
@FitnessFinance4u2 ай бұрын
I don't get smelly feet from either of them. Just don't wear them too many days in a row!
@bookofmillions11 ай бұрын
The Lux has leather inside lining. Have 2 pairs since 3 months ago and... IT'S THE BEST SHOE (pricepoint) I ever had in the past 5 years or so. Legendary!
@FitnessFinance4u11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them so much @bookofmillions!
@alcazarugerio Жыл бұрын
Great video
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alcázar!
@CarlosJimenez-ys1wk4 ай бұрын
En conclusion los prime green los recomiendas?
@FitnessFinance4u4 ай бұрын
sí... son una excelente opción de menor costo si no puedes pagar el lux
@Shadowbanned121Ай бұрын
Or if a person doesnt want to fund animal abuse cough cough @FitnessFinance4u
@harshhdjoshi Жыл бұрын
Adidas Stan Smith crepe is good ? Comparing stan smith green pls answer
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Harshh...unfortunately, I've never worn the Stan Smith crepe so I don't know.
@CommandantNOVA Жыл бұрын
I wore the crepe. They're super comfy but crepe soles are a bitch to maintain if you're not used to them.
@ryancrawford80429 ай бұрын
@CommandantNOVA how do you maintain them? My clarksxsambas look awful
@makaron-rq7uz9 ай бұрын
i just ordered basic stan smith and the left shoe squeak so returned them and now I'm waiting for the lux mayby they don't squeak 🤞
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
Just so you know, my lux’s squeak as well. I learned to just put foot powder in them every morning and they don’t squeak!
@glaciergang9 ай бұрын
which pair did you like better?
@makaron-rq7uz8 ай бұрын
@glaciergang lux are better and I got them for free😁
@kylemazur14474 ай бұрын
Cool video, but squeaking leather nor squeaking breaks are impossible to fix. Both VERY easy to fix
@FitnessFinance4u4 ай бұрын
Well, I know how to fix my shoe squeak now at least. Foot powder! I don't know about fixing squeaking brakes though.
@eduardzaharia87377 ай бұрын
Real comparison is between '80 and Lux, maybe together with '80 Haillet becouse this is little different an regular '80 ( in my opinion - better).
@FitnessFinance4u7 ай бұрын
maybe that will be one i'll do down the line...
@robertos59098 ай бұрын
hi have buy all stan smith lux, green, black, grey, burgundy, blue, total white, total cream and have 2 stan smith vegan, total white and blue. I use vegan shoes when I wear a tracksuit, or when I dress comfortably and loosely, while I use lux shoes every day for the office and outings in general. My lux also have a very annoying squeak but not always. The lux are more rigid, the general line is more defined and the sole is harder and less comfortable than the vegan ones. The vegan ones remain more swollen to the eye, have a less defined line, shorter and thicker laces, a more comfortable but less beautiful tongue. These are the differences I find, I much prefer the Lux but in general I have always loved the Stan Smiths.
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
I like your style. As a side note I have been putting foot powder in my “lux’s” and it takes the squeak away. Thanks for watching!
@robertos59098 ай бұрын
@@FitnessFinance4u Thanks for the advice, I'll try talcum powder too.
@Kingjae005 ай бұрын
Is it TTS?
@FitnessFinance4u5 ай бұрын
Yes!
@Jeffvs11 ай бұрын
From the plastic version i get wet toes :( maybe becaus they are a little bit small.
@FitnessFinance4u11 ай бұрын
@Jeffvs, that hasn't happened to me. But I could see how shoes that are too small might do that.
@SumanutiLudjak11 ай бұрын
It's because of the plastic, which in not breathable, unlike leather.
@nomad7060 Жыл бұрын
4:20 onwards = extra features
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
🙌
@user-oo3rf7rc9z3 ай бұрын
Stansmith80s is the best💚
@FitnessFinance4u3 ай бұрын
Hmmm....I'll have to check those out!
@rokupixruiqi368 Жыл бұрын
Cheap synthetic materials are now being marketed as "vegan" at leather's price…… Meanwhile the "female version" of the basic model is full leather, only difference is that its sky blue in the coloured parts, but at basic model's price.
@FitnessFinance4u Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the info Rokupix!
@ryancrawford80429 ай бұрын
Green washing at it's best occurs in the sneaker space. Pay more for plastic shoes bc you are vegan...Pay more for plastic shoes bc they are recycleavle. .Pay more for leather shoes bc it is biodegradable and plastic isnt. No matter what they sell, they can spin it as economical friendly
@sarthaksharma44639 ай бұрын
i just ordered stan smith got them under 50 $
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
Wow! That’s an amazing deal!
@julianzak4675 ай бұрын
Please check Adidas Samba Made in Germany🔥
@FitnessFinance4u5 ай бұрын
Good idea…looking into them
@covlad20094 ай бұрын
The tounge on the lux is horrendous i own both pairs of these trainers and the lux is nowhere near as good as the green pair
@FitnessFinance4u4 ай бұрын
Interesting. I found the opposite to be true.
@CarlosJimenez-ys1wk4 ай бұрын
Los vegan , no son originales?
@FitnessFinance4u4 ай бұрын
No, los de cuero son los originales.
@_Napoletano_2 ай бұрын
I hate fake leather. They claim its environmentally friendly but they last half as long as real leather.
@FitnessFinance4u2 ай бұрын
Definitely get the Lux’s then.
@KeyserSoeze11 ай бұрын
I have had over 20 different stan smiths but I would never pay 145-160$, its insanely expensive.
@FitnessFinance4u11 ай бұрын
@KeyserSoeze...what styles of Stan Smiths do you buy and how much do you pay for them?
@ryancrawford80429 ай бұрын
I never see anyone wearing stan smiths
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
interesting...
@MaddMannENGR8 ай бұрын
Put baby powder in squeeking shoes. You're welcome. P.S. plastic shoes wrinkle weird.
@FitnessFinance4u8 ай бұрын
Thanks man...another viewer suggested that. I'm actually putting foot powder in them and the squeak has magically disappeared.
@MaddMannENGR8 ай бұрын
@@FitnessFinance4u great video!👍
@eadwine8ify7 ай бұрын
Do you put the powder inside the shoes?
@shanemcd31816 күн бұрын
The whole “vegan” stan smith is nonsense. As someone that doesn’t wear leather I’ve been buying the “adidas advantage base” trainer for the past 10 years. Made out of a cheap synthetic leather. That would cost tops €50 on eBay. Now the Stan smiths are made out of the same cheap crap synthetic leather but they’re charging €110 for them. Yet people are buying them because they think they’re saving the animals. Adidas - Shame on you
@FitnessFinance4u4 күн бұрын
Interesting that they are using the same materials as your "advantage base's".
@Mikael-jt1hk9 ай бұрын
What do you mean you cant fault them for changing materials? They litterally went ''yeah we hiked up the price but as something new, we also made the shoes out of actual garbage. Enjoy!''
@FitnessFinance4u9 ай бұрын
I can't fault them for making their shoes sustainable.
@DwyaneWadeCounty7 ай бұрын
@@FitnessFinance4uthe famous comedian George Carwin said something interesting in his stand up. The planet is not going anywhere but we are. It's possible that this sustainability thing is just marketing.