Product details
The Explorateur men’s low-rise sneaker provides you with an everyday classic sneaker. It ticks the two main boxes, stylish and sporty. It combines influences from René’s original 1963 tennis shoe. The sneaker of minimal lines expresses a sporty and urban lifestyle. Under the smooth look, the shoe has built in a cupsole, which is often seen in skateboarding shoes. The cupsole construction has added extra support and protection for ankles and feet.
The Explorateur 1171 and 1172 have differences which can be told by their colorways. One is grayish from outside to the lining, the other features color pop lining. Both comes in textile uppers, light, flexible and breathable. With canvas cotton stripes on collar and in sock, the shoe is finished with a suede heel counter that adds lovely detailing.
If you are looking for one shoe, that is stylish yet not too formal, something besides of heaps of running shoes, this shoe can be a solution. It can go with most of clothing, and suitable for many occasions; people wear it for hanging out, on the street, or traveling while it keeps an attractive look for you.
Fit
The shoe fits well, with the shoelaces and nicely-padded collar. It gives feet and ankles a nice wrapped fit and support. The shoe comes in half sizes and has medium width which most users are happy with.
Many users particularly love the feel of how the feet walk in the shoe and how it grips with the shoe’s supportive cupsole and the design of nice tractions from the outsole.
Upper/Midsole/outsole
The shoe’s mixed texture upper combines textile and suede. The spotted shoe laces are easy to tie and don’t get loose easily. On the sides of the shoe there is a small croc branding. The sporty shoe is built with smooth cupsole and court-style outsole. The cupsole offers excellent comfort and cushioning to protect feet. The special pattern of the rugged rubber outsole and extended toe bumper make this effortlessly stylish, yet functional on various road conditions.
