Customer Reviews

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lo Top Kelly Green Canvas Shoes men's 6/ women's 8

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"Chucks" are the only shoes that have ever existed. Ever since 1923, Chuck Taylor All-Stars have been "just a piece of rubber and canvas"- they haven't changed one bit from the sands of time. These shoes are devilishly simple, and customizable in every way. Everyone may be wearing Chucks these days, but you can still make them your own. There are so many ways- what color would you like? One of the core colors- black and white? Monochrome black? White? Red? Green? Blue? Pink? How about the latest pattern or print? Every year Converse also pumps out new seasonal colors, and different styles such as double-tongued shoes, "tear-aways", faded looking ones, everything. You can buy different color laces or you can go crazy with a Sharpie and draw up some art all over your shoes. And for something seemingly so flimsy, they're pretty durable. My shoes have withstood countless running and hitting the asphalt, games of soccer, basketball, jumping from everywhere, the basic abuse a teen can dish out to his feet. Granted, they may not be too comfortable at first, but once your feet gets used to them, well, you don't even notice you're wearing them anymore. Nevertheless, it does have some setbacks, but if you look at modern shoes, you can see the differences in design. But for something from over 3/4 of a century ago, you've got to admit they're pretty darn impressive. The skinny:

PROS

-customizable in any way- laces can be easily replaced and be done up in any pattern you wish

-look great with anything and everything; the unisex casual sneaker that will even draw you the occasional compliment from coworkers or friends.

-lightweight compared to most shoes of today

-so many colors- from your basic core colors (black, red, green, blue, white, or pink) to different designs (60s tie dye, camo, skulls, flames, etc.)

-also different kinds of shoes- from the classics to the newer double uppers, tear-aways (shoes with two layers of canvas, and some parts are already torn away to show the brighter underlayer), double-tongued, and also DIFFERENT MATERIALS like leather or suede.

CONS

-the color fades; especially in the harsh sun. My navy blue Taylors have been bleached to the color of very faded blue denim.

-the rubber parts of the shoe can get dirty rather quickly, but are easily cleanable.

-overall the shoe is pretty comfortable, but not recommended for prolonged running or a whole day on the boardwalk. It depends a lot on the shape of your foot- if your feet are flat, you'll find that these shoes are a match made in heaven. Otherwise you may have some issues, but not so bad they're unwearable.

-I don't know what it is about it, but they make your feet look bigger than they really are.

-NOT TO BE USED AS A SKATE SHOE. Converse shoes are made from canvas, which won't give you any mercy from runaway boards, and they do NOT have adequate cushioning on the top, bottom, or sides for such an activity.

NOTE: BUY A HALF-SIZE SMALLER THAN WHAT YOU'RE AIMING FOR. A Converse size 10 is, in reality, a 10 1/2.

ANOTHER NOTE: If this bothers you, then you should know. Chucks are no longer manufactured in the USA. They are now outsourced to other countries, mostly China. Your Chucks won't be falling apart on you or anything, but know that Converse is now a subsidiary of Nike, a company known to use sweatshop labor to make their shoes.

I got a pair of yellow low-tops for Christmas last year and I LOVE THEM!!! They're about to get holes in them because I wear them so much, and I'm trying to pick out what color I should get. There's so much to love about these shoes. There's like 25 colors to pick from, so there is the oppourtunity to have a piar for EVERY SINGLE OUTFIT. Or, you can wear just one pair, like I do, and mine go with everything. These shoes are breathable, unlike tennis shoes, so your feet don't get all sweaty, which is nice too. These shoes are quite flat inside, but there's nothing that an insert can't fix. THESE SHOES ARE THE BEST!!!

this is the third pair of these I've ordered. This pair is for my third child. I originally got a pair of these for my daughter and a pair for my older son two years ago. He exchanged his and got a pair of stiched pinstripe leather chucks. No longer available. Too bad. :( Anyway, My daughter LOVES hers. they're comfortable, stylish, and they wear well. My sons are just now showing some wear & tear after extreme usage. this year my youngest (12) decided he would like a pair too. he hasn't worn anything else since Christmas day. All three of my kids LOVE their leather chucks.
F.Y.I. Order these a 1/2 size smaller. They tend to run large.

I'm not about to run or even do the treadmill in these, but for doing squats and deadlifts, these are perfect. When pulling or squatting heavy weight, it's important to have a firm, flat surface for keeping your balance and the weight distribution even. I find these shoes comfortable to wear during my workouts, and make the lifts much easier than using running shoes, socks only or deadlift slippers. A few cold days in the gym, and I started looking for a better way to pull and squat. I'm glad I did.

These are also cool looking shoes, and seem to be very stylish with many people. A few co-workers who own them express how comfortable they are. There's zero arch support, but since I have high arches, and only use them for specific workouts, I can live with that.

I originally bought these to finish off my Tenth Doctor costume, but they're actually really nice shoes. I wear them often and they are quite comfortable. The only complaint I have is that the colored band on the sole has started to come up on one of them... It isn't glued to the shoe very well. But for what I paid for them, I'm willing to let that slide.

Since Nike bought Converse the have altered the shoe. There used to be an extra piece of stitched canvas on the inner part just below the big toe and stitching through the back heal of the canvas. The show is basically the same, except without this extra stitching and canvas they do not last as long.

Although I love converse shoes, Bealls Florida actually sent me the wrong size. Now, I have to pay extra for shipping and handling charges to return the shoes and get the size I actually want.

Although converse are great shoes. I had trouble finding the right size and instead got a Mens 9. Somehow (7M / 9M Mens / Womens) is size 9. I thought it meant they were size 7 womens and got confused. Thus I had to pay shipping fees and return the shoes.

Bought these for working in a bar so I'd have a pair of shoes I could pretty much destroy and they've held up really well. The first few weeks were a little brutal though as it took my feet a while to adjust to the soles but, once they did, it was smooth sailing.

Another thing, they're not as light colored as they are in the pictures here on Amazon. Mine were a few blue shades darker than the above pics.

the chucks, of course their cool, comfy and fun. I love the color, haven't seen anyone else walking the street with these yet! My only complaint is that they are a little to big. I usually wear a size 8 and would be pushing it to be in a 7.5. I want these for comfort so I ordered an 8. Too long. Looks a little goofy. Order a size smaller than you usually would or they will likely be too long.