ConverseUnisex-Adult Chuck Taylor All Star 2018 Seasonal Low Top Sneaker

Overall, Chuck’s are a comfortable, ergonomic, and sustainable choice for footwear. I usually choose the Hi-tops over the low style because sometimes the low style converse chaff a little at the back of the heel. Love both styles though, and Converse are my standard go-to shoes. Compared to cushioned running shoes the canvas keeps my feet cooler and I feel that the flat soles are better for my feet.The sizing codes are a frequent source of confusion – they refer to the width only. Here’s a quick guide: Narrow width is labeled as AA for women and C for men; Medium width is labeled as B for women and D for men; Wide shoes are labeled C or D for women and E for men; Extra wide is labeled E for women and EE for men. So, the medium with is most common, and they are often listed as B(M) for women and D(M) for men – in both cases the M stands for medium width. If you see UK after the size then it’s using the British width system, where the scale is C, D, E, F, G, H, with F bring the medium. Regarding whether it’s a women’s size or men’s the product info should state women’s or men’s (to avoid confusion with the width designations F or M). You can convert between US women’s and men’s sizes using the size chart link under the size. All of the UK sizes on Amazon are for UK men (same as US men in most cases) use the size chart if you want to see the equivalent size for US women. Still with me?!You can now recycle your old Chuck’s at many Nike stores. The rubber will end up in tracks and playgrounds and the canvas in courts. Tip: their online store locator doesn’t seem to be accurate in terms of listing stores with drop-off locations. I called a SF store that didn’t have a recycling drop-off according to the website and it turned out that they actually did. So just call your local Nike store!There’s a lot of evidence now that being closer to barefoot (minimal cushioning and little or no elevation at the heel) is much better for your feet. For example, research shows that when running in highly-cushioned modern running shoes, people are more likely to come down on their heels, and that these heel-strikes can be very high-impact (Lieberman, Nature 2010). Converse (along with Tom’s, Vibram, etc.) fit the bill for a close-to-barefoot shoe experience that will help keep your feet in shape. I once had an injury and was advised to wear arch-supporting insoles (which I wore in my Converse), but after recovery I took out the insoles (and only occasionally wear trainers with cushioned insoles) since the “arch-support” can lead to muscle atrophy and, ironically, loss of arches.Perhaps it’s sad that Nike bought Converse in 2003 and moved production overseas (Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and other locations) since Nike has a dark past when it comes to conditions in overseas factories. They are clearly working on this since the boycotts and outrage in the 90’s, but the situation is still not perfect. As of 2011, two-thirds of the 168 factories failed to meet Nike’s own standards for contract manufacturing (for example, there were reports of kicking, slapping, verbal abuse, and cruel work environments). I think they are trying to be more transparent about worker conditions since they’ve been under the spotlight more than some of their competitors (like Adidas). However, this clearly needs to change, and quickly.In terms of materials, the canvas and synthetic rubber composition puts Converse above average in terms of sustainability. There is room for improvement of course. For example, Veja shoes (ranked higher on Rankabrand), have better worker conditions and are more eco-friendly; they’re made using organic canvas and natural rubber that’s sustainably harvested in the Chico Mendes reserve in the Amazon. I plan to try them out; they’re available through an Amazon company called East Dane. Meanwhile, I love Converse as a product and hope that Nike will sort out their factory conditions situation. Nike (in 2011) claimed that they work working on it but that there was little that they could do to stop it. Let’s get this straight, Nike: You buy the Converse company, shift production oversees where workers are abused and paid barely enough for food and lodging (less than $0.50 per hour), while maintaining the same price for the shoes to the consumer, and yet claim that you can’t do anything about the conditions? They are under contract to you – I’m pretty sure you can do something.So, overall I’ll give it 5 stars gold stars for quality of the product and 4 “green” stars based on the social-ethical-environmental aspects of producing it. Converse was a great company but under Nike it loses a green star for poor working conditions in overseas factories. To put it into perspective (why do they only lose one star for bad conditions in some factories?), Nike are not as bad as some of the other big shoe companies, judging from available information. It looks like they are being transparent about the situation and their attempts to improve it (training managers, inspecting facilities, and revising subcontracts). Back in 2005 it became the first major apparel company to disclose factory locations and with that came some ugly stories about worker treatment, but perhaps not as ugly as the stories leaking out of more secretive companies like Adidas or Skechers. The materials used to make Chuck’s together with recycling efforts from Nike warrants a 4 star rating, to be revised based on updates on worker conditions.

Great fit, very comfortable

Exactly what I was looking for

My daughter and I have the same size feet, so even though I bought these for her, we both wear them. I think they are so comfortable! There is not much support, but since I've worn Keds for years, that doesn't really bother me. Converse are the only brand that don't rub the top of my big toe (around the nail) wrong - I can wear these for hours and not have my big toe hurt from the pressure of the top of the shoe. These are really cute - they are easily grunged down or can be dressed up with jeans and a cute shirt.Bottom Line: There are few things that a 15 year old girl and her mom agree on - but we both like these shoes. We now have 3 pairs - light pink, black, and these "optical white" ones - and there are days when we argue over who gets to wear these. The only complaint I have is that every pair we own makes a cardboard popping sound when you walk. It's toward the ball of the foot - and when the shoe creases, there is an audible sound coming from the shoe. It's weird! I don't have any other shoes that do this, but all three pairs on the Converse do. It isn't bad enough that I'll stop wearing these - I love them! - but it's just something weird I've noticed and thought I would pass on, in case someone else has the same issue. I usually prefer going barefoot or just wearing socks - but I don't mind wearing these cool shoes. I can honestly say they are like wearing nothing - and my daughter says she agrees. I will be buying more colors.

Same ol Chucks! Indestructible in comparison to most modern junk nowadays. Not the most comfortable shoe but not horrible either.

chucks are skinny, longer, and tend to run a size large. I usually wear 7.5 mens, and in THIS STYLE of chucks, I tend to wear a mens 6. Other styles are different. and they usually wear in comfortably. they have no arch support, no got good for running. But good for squats. they are good shoes, reasonably prices, for my purposes.

I love these Chucks! They fit perfectly and I wear them almost every day. I wear them to school, to the gym (not for running), and out to run some errands and they are the most comfortable shoes I own. I live in Florida so the weather here can get pretty hot which can cause sweaty feet and this smelly feet! Eww! Well I have not had that happen, there are two small holes on the inside side of each shoe that lets a little air in which helps “ventilate” your foot on hot days. Which is a good and BAD thing, because if you live in Florida you know that you get mini 5 minute hurricanes every single day. So when stepping in a puddle I’ve had water come inside my shoe a few times, which isn’t a good thing, especially if you can’t take your shoes off and out them to dry immediately. However, when I’ve had this happen, the shoes to dry relatively quick compared to other sneakers. There are so many videos/tutorials online that show you how to tie the laces so they look cool, or what-not. I just tied them the way they came honesty and it fits very comfy.

Excellent.

I buy Converse every summer and love them. I haven't bought them online before but had to because of the lockdown. Delivery was very prompt and the shoes were packaged well and arrived undamaged and in excellent condition. The sboes are my favourites for summer - very comfortable and look good. Size is true to size so I would suggest choosing your usual size when ordering.

I love my Chuck Taylor's. I ordered these as I really wanted this colour but could not find it locally.

I have narrow feet, but these are too narrow for me. Have since spoken to other people who say they have the same problem with Converses. Returned them for refund.

Basically live in these outside of work, last for ages and take a fair bit of wear before damaging a pair in some way