Converse - The All-Things 'Converse Sneakers/Trainers' Thread

[xcoldricex]

john varvatos also has a few pair of converse shoes that are actually pretty nice. i'll try to dig up pictures... but i'm sure most people are probably familiar with them already.

 

[indie]

they're overpriced and bad quality, but still cool. I just think they're not worth the money anymore, thanks to nike.

 

[kellyt]

I have had a few pairs since I was about 13. I have had black, off white, green, and blue. I almost got a pair of turquoise in chicago recently, but didn't. I find I prefer vans old skool to converse. I just wear my grungy black ones almost everyday b/c I am too lazy to be bothered on trying to be stylish shoe-wise when I am only going to school.

 

[Alejandro]

Whatever, call me a cheap-***, but I don't think they're bad quality at all... I mean, in the market out there, you can't find a decent pair of shoes if they're not worth more than $500 ...I have Converse in every colors, and I also custominze them with stones, graffiti or any other media...and these shoes have handled a lot... considering my lifestyle...

 

[Couture_Whore]

I just bought a pair the other day. They're like a shimmery pink colour. Looks like there's some sparkly thread woven in them or something. They're higher than the ankle ones and cost cost $110. I think that's quite alot since I paid $35 back in '96 for the kelly green ones!

 

[AlexN]

If the quality is anything like it used to be, the rubber wears ridiculously fast, and the canvas tears and gets holes very easily.

 

[yourbestfriend]

The Quality isnt all that great, but there still alot cheaper than other shoes

i agree with alex that the rubber soles ware easy, and i notice the black line on the sides peels off after only 1.5months

 

[nujaxx77]

Luv em! I got three pairs: black and sky blue (both in high top) and a pair of low-top white ones.

 

[Dariio]

Is there a Converse model or look-a-like that's completly white?

 

[Kimkhuu]

I just bought a pair the other day. They're like a shimmery pink colour. Looks like there's some sparkly thread woven in them or something. They're higher than the ankle ones and cost cost $110. I think that's quite alot since I paid $35 back in '96 for the kelly green ones!

110 $ !!!!! That's a whole lot for a pair of Converse. Nike is crazy, I HATE NIKE!!!!!!

 

[frenchconnectionuk]

converse and vans are kinda overdone now...

i was the dorky kid that had red high tops and overalls. i still have some black all stars that i wear everyday. i agree, they aren't worth more than $30

 

[AlexN]

^Yeah. I mean, imagine how much they cost to make. Can't be more than a few bucks. At the rate they're mass-produced, I wouldn't be surprised if it was like $1 a pair. Maybe less.

 

[yourbestfriend]

^ hey child labour helps too

 

[agathe]

i have a pair of high tops somewhere, i've had them ever since i was in middle school.. maybe i should sell them, i've never even worn them because i didn't and still don't like them.. hmm

 

[Meg]

i think it depends where you come from. not very many kids in my elem. school wore them though i had a sweet *** pair of LA Gear black suede hi tops with turquoise laces in elem school. gotta love LA gear. my converse gave me the worst blisters the first time i wore them. i could only wear flip flops for a week.

 

[babybluegirl]

i heard chuckies are quite expensive abroad. you can buy original ones her for less than 30 USD...the most expensive ones go for 40 USD

it's pay day tomorrow and i think i finally have enough money to buy them pink ones i've been lusting after.

 

[snowqueen]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean them? Mine have the worst salt stains and dirty stains on the fabric of the heel and the sides. I have a sweet *** pair of tri tone pink. schwing

i put myn in the washing machine on a low setting in a tight and delicate washing bag thing so they dont get scratched.. its alwyas worked for me b4.

 

[Kimkhuu]

I bought the black hi top ones this weekend, you can see the glue on it. I must admit it's very cheaply made.

 

[Belowen]

Love, love, love my Converse Hightops - they're excellent for heading to the pub, or to a concert. They're not expensive at all here, roughly $40 AUS from where I buy them.

 

[Bonchic]

my friend has some slip on converse all stars and I want some but I can't find them ANYWHERE!