I've never worn or owned Vans. I remember when they were really popular and friends had them. I'd usually just get regular running shoes, Nike or whatever. Now I buy the cheapest pair of decent running shoes I can, though that ended up being a pair of Dr. Scholls once which was nice.
Converse I did own, and they were good. So I guess my vote has to go to them. Vans/skate shoes don't fit my appearance or 'style' or lack thereof.
Converse I did own, and they were good. So I guess my vote has to go to them. Vans/skate shoes don't fit my appearance or 'style' or lack thereof.
I also I must hate myself because I can't stop wearing the original chucks instead of Chuck Taylor 2s. I know it's made my feet problems worse lol.
But yeah, they're both classic sneakers. Vans are hell of a lot more comfy tho. And they're both around 50-60 bucks. Not bad at all.
But yeah, they're both classic sneakers. Vans are hell of a lot more comfy tho. And they're both around 50-60 bucks. Not bad at all.
I was all about Converses in my early twenties, wore them thru the soles, but my back can't take that anymore. Even the Chuck 2s are too thin, so it's Boost or die for me.
Chucks but the ogs will destroy your feet.
I want some og chucks with the support of the new ones.
I want some og chucks with the support of the new ones.
If you want the look of OG chucks get the 70s. Better made, more comfortable and not that much pricier. They even look better. IIs look off imo.
All that said, I try to avoid both since about 80%(conservative estimate) of the younger Swedish population wear exclusively the black Vans Old Skools for most of the year. 5 years ago it was the same but with Chucks. (I own white Vans because I'm a dirty hipster, also they were on deep discount).
All that said, I try to avoid both since about 80%(conservative estimate) of the younger Swedish population wear exclusively the black Vans Old Skools for most of the year. 5 years ago it was the same but with Chucks. (I own white Vans because I'm a dirty hipster, also they were on deep discount).
Converse are some of the least comfortable popular shoes on the market. It's a miracle how anyone can walk a decent distance in them
More of an Etnie's RVM man myself, or Adidas SL72's ( what's good enough for Starsky and Hutch....). Think I owned a pair of DC BMX shoes way back when, are Pony still going????
Chucks are great for the summer but they are way overpriced here in the UK as far as "bang for your buck" is concerned .
Chucks are great for the summer but they are way overpriced here in the UK as far as "bang for your buck" is concerned .
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