Converse Chuck Taylor All Star: Still worth buying?
The Converse Chuck Taylors are arguably one of the most popular casual shoes of all time. Dating back to the release in 1917 when it first rolled out as an elite basketball shoe for its era.
They are literally everywhere and nearly everyone has owned a pair at some point in their life. In 2015, Converse sold more than 270,000 pairs of Chuck Taylors every day. Just an absurd stat. Makes sense given their availability and overall affordability. Currently they’re selling for $65 on Converse.
So, are the Chuck Taylor All Stars still worth getting after all this time? We think so.
How Do Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Fit and Feel
Pros
- Very comfortable insole
- Can be worn all day and great for walking
- Has duel functionality. Can be a great casual shoe but also used at the gym for lifting. The All Stars are flat at the heel
- Unisex
- Simple and basic materials. Just canvas and rubber
- Light fit
- Easy to slip on or off for a high top sneaker
- Patented rubber outsole
- The high tops have good ankle support for canvas sneakers
Cons
- Do not run true to size. Run large, order half a size to full size down
- Since the Allstars are primarily made of canvas, feet can get sweaty in warmer weather
- Terrible choice for snow or slushy weather
- Little to zero arch support
- Can look like clown shoes if you have skinny legs and big feet
- Tow box can be narrow for wide feet
How Do Converse All Stars Look
We took a look at the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top in white and the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top in navy and white, size 10.5 for all. There isn’t a lot to the shoe. They’re primarily made up of rubber and canvas. The outsole and midsole are rubber with a small rubber cap on the narrowed toe box. The upper and tongue are canvas.
The classic all star ankle patch is on the interior of the sneaker in addition to two eyelets towards the midsole area. The eyelets are designed to enhance air flow and keep the feet ventilated. Originally designed for basketball to try to keep the feet cool.
The All Stars still hold the classic silhouette that can go with just about any outfit.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top
Built with the same exact materials as the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top, the obvious difference is the low cut that falls below the ankle. The ankle is fully exposed with no support or protection.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star On Feet with Khakis
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars have always gone well with khakis. The khakis plus Chucks silhouette add a preppy look. I prefer the high tops to the low tops because of how the pants catch and sit on top of the shoe but any option of the Chuck’s provide a clean classic look.
The low tops in navy and white worn with khakis give off a 1950’s schoolyard vibe, exposing the sock with the low cut.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star On Feet with Jeans
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star On Feet with Sweatpants
Final Thoughts
After all this time the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star are still a great buy. One of the best bang for your bucks out there. You can purchase the most common shoe on the planet for under $65. Built for every occasion, the Chucks can go with any outfit – sweats, jeans, sock-less, or more formal pants for work. Since they’re widely available you can pick up a pair any time of the year.
