Converses look better but are shockingly uncomfortable given their popularity. I got a pair of purple ones I really like the look of but I avoid wearing them if I know I'll be on my feet a lot.
yea i haven't seen many. like i've come across one or two people and the design/shape is eye catching
I love and own both. I have narrow feet so converse fit me perfectly and I think are more aesthetically pleasing, but vans are so damn comfy
I have had some Converse's but mostly wear Adidas or Puma these days. Vans were always a bit too skaty for my taste.
I desire symmetrical simplicity. Not big into either.
Something like Adidas Samba Classic is what I want to go after:
Can't go wrong with Samba's. Though, I prefer the Super Samba style myself.
I have red suede and blue suede pairs, but I'm thing about grabbing these...
I got mine for 80 but I don't see that particular colorway on the converse site anymore.Some of the other colorways are cheaper though.
https://www.converse.com/us/en_us/pw/converse-fastbreak-shoes/pirZoi3Zt3u
I associate converse with making my bunions bigger. When I was a kid they were the rage for a bit. I really wanted a pair and my mom warned me they looked narrow (I have wide feet). I didn't care and she bought me a pair. I learned quickly enough they were painful for me to wear and I even thought they made my bunion even bigger. So that didn't last long. I still thought they were cool but realized I couldn't wear them.
I have no idea if vans are wider but I'd still pick converse mainly cause they're the only fabric shoe I've liked. In general I prefer leather sneakers, boots, or hiking boots.
I have no idea if vans are wider but I'd still pick converse mainly cause they're the only fabric shoe I've liked. In general I prefer leather sneakers, boots, or hiking boots.
A pair of Converse will last me maybe three months before they fall apart. Vans can go for over a year. Therefore my answer is DMs.
Vans, either the old skools or the Chukka lows. Slip ons are also great but I always swap out the insoles in those ones.
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Those are nice, but I handle a poor college student budget ;)
Fair enough. :P
Honestly Vans slip-ons is one of my favourite silhouettes of all time.
Nostalgia hits hard on this. This was before I even knew who Lil B was lol
Very true, but I grew up with people who played soccer so almost everyone had a pair. Lol.
I prefer Vans over Chucks any day, but I'm a Nike kind of guy. Gimme some Air Max 180s any day of the week
I've been a converse man since 13, even wearing some vintage 70s in my wedding. Had a pair of Chuck 2s before it, really bummed they seemed to do away with that line. Even though they weren't nearly as easy on the eyes as previous All-Star lines, they were damn comfortable for my flat feet.
This thread made me discover the existence of Converse Chuck Taylor II
How does it compare to the OGs? I consider buying a new pair now. curse you era
How does it compare to the OGs? I consider buying a new pair now. curse you era
For everyone saying chucks are uncomfortable, try using dr scholls or some other type of shoe cushion. Replace every 6 months or so. The difference is amazing.
The issue for me with converses is that they don't ever look right in jeans imo on me. And I'm not even wearing baggy boot cut stuff. Sk8 Hi's are always on my rotation
I do love the look of some grungy all stars though
I do love the look of some grungy all stars though
I love my Chuck's for how they look but they are like the least comfortable shoe I own. I should really put a new insole in them.
Comfortable, good looking, cheap, easy to slip on and off when I need to run some errand, go check the mail, whatever. Love em.
This right here, converse designs are great and all but fuck me do they hurt my feet.
Tons of dads wear vans. There is a fine line for new balance and dad territory
I prefer Converse, but the classic All Stars/Chucks can definitely get really uncomfortable if you're on your feet for too long. (Wore a pair to Gamescom one year... Mistake.)
If I'm wearing trainers these days, I'll generally go for a pair of Star Players. They're a good spin on that classic low-top Converse look, and they're dramatically more comfortable than All Stars. Just wish they were available in a wider range of colours--there's the navy pictured, which I like, and a good white, but that's pretty much it for decent colours.
If I'm wearing trainers these days, I'll generally go for a pair of Star Players. They're a good spin on that classic low-top Converse look, and they're dramatically more comfortable than All Stars. Just wish they were available in a wider range of colours--there's the navy pictured, which I like, and a good white, but that's pretty much it for decent colours.
I always preferred Vans to Converse. Though it's really thin, Vans have a bit of soul under your foot, whereas Converse it's just a thin strip of rubber.
Converse are so good looking, but I hate them since they are so uncomfortable. I literally eneded hurting my feet.
I don't know how anyone can wear converse and be comfortable. Vans aren't that much better but some certain skate shoe types were okay when I was younger. I wouldn't wear either now.
My friend went to the doctor about sore muscle problems in her feet, legs and the doctor said, do you wear converse or vans?
My friend went to the doctor about sore muscle problems in her feet, legs and the doctor said, do you wear converse or vans?
Vans for me, but then again nearly all of the shoes I own are slip ons. Hate high tops and don't like laces at all.
