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alb · Marc Jacobs

converse sneaks - yay or nay?? See pics!

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

How great is that second pic?!? Awesome!
I haven't ever had them either, but I think they look good on some people. And now that I think about it, I do have what would probably be considered a knock-off pair from 5 years ago. So yeah, I say go for it.

Starstuff · Kenneth Cole

I think Converse are a classic look. I always have at least one pair in rotation. My only gripe is that they're not made as well as they use to be. If you're looking for sneakers w/out laces, Converse makes those too.

twinkle_star · Kenneth Cole

I really like them, I think they're classic and go with everything. In my experience they don't have a ton of padding or arch support so if you're fine with that then get 'em! My feet are on the large side so I tend to wear them with pants only.

lizardbreath · Nine West

I vote yay....I agree they are not made as well as they used to be, but they still do the job. I have the regular black pair with laces and the funniest thing is that when I wear them, I get compliments on them...they are just Converse! But I think they give certain outfits a extra bite of something, like in the second picture.

I've seen pictures of Nicole Richie wear them with short shorts, and I think they are a cute alternative to flip flops.

nunzi182 · Kate Spade

I'm looking to get a pair of black ones with laces so I say yay!

Elle · Hermes

I say yay - I wear them mostly like the second pic (not that I look anything like her!) because I think they add a really cute offbeat vibe to otherwise more sophisticated outfits, as well as working great w/other casual stuff. Definitely classic.

I agree that they don't have a ton of arch support or padding though - I'd get a size that was a tad loose-ish and put an insole in them, fwiw.

TheLovelyLady71 · Hermes

I'm so old school, and LOVE THEM!!! :)

wicked · Coach

I agree with everyone else that they are classic!!

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

Starstuff wrote:

I think Converse are a classic look. I always have at least one pair in rotation. My only gripe is that they're not made as well as they use to be. If you're looking for sneakers w/out laces, Converse makes those too.

These are so adorable!

Boots · Gucci

I was thinking of getting a pair myself for a trip. I'll probably buy a size up and put an insole inside for extra cushioning. I like that they have a laid back vibe, but look more put together than a traditional sneaker.

travelgirl · Kate Spade

I don't usually get to be the naysayer but this time I am gonna. I say no to Converse. I think it goes back to my childhood when my dad was a high school basketball coach and all the guys on his team wore those (it was the seventies!). I think of sweaty, smelly boys with caucasian afros when I see those kind of shoes! I just can't get over it. To me those are boy shoes (and I don't even like them on boys). I know it is just me though-LOL!

As an alternative I like the od school trainer type shoe. Something like this...

XtinaStyles · Marc Jacobs

Personally I'm not a Converse lover either... Seems like the same thing can be accomplished with cuter ballet flats.

They've made a bit of a comeback and I feel like people are jumping on the same bandwagon as high schoolers... no offense. If you like the look go for it, its just not my cup o tea.

Claudia · Gucci

Yay. I've been wanting a pair for a long time.

Kelly · Hermes

I vote yay. I have 4 pair of knockoffs and I wear them all the time! I usually just wear them with jeans, but they pretty much go with any jeans outfit! And I've seen people wear them with everything from jeans to sun dresses to trousers.

FWIW, I always get the Payless knockoffs. The originals don't come in half sizes, so their shoes are always a half size too big or small on me, and I can't get comfortable.

kealoha · Kate Spade

yay. i love mine.

clothes_horse · Dooney & Bourke

i

LOVE

cons! both me and my daughter have a pair and we wear them all the time. i'd love to have a bunch of different colored ones to match any outfit. i think they look great with anything and on anyone. i especially love them with jeans and with shorter skirts.
i have a pair that are white with silver stars and my daughter has a pink pair with little white sheep.

-- Edited by clothes_horse on Tuesday 21st of April 2009 02:48:57 PM

FashionPrincess · Hermes

I love them on my son, but I'm not really a fan of them on adults.

alb · Marc Jacobs

Starstuff wrote:

I think Converse are a classic look. I always have at least one pair in rotation. My only gripe is that they're not made as well as they use to be. If you're looking for sneakers w/out laces, Converse makes those too.

thanks, everyone! it helps to read everyone's thoughts. i think i might try them on and see how they look irl on me. love the idea of getting a bigger size and adding insoles! also - starstuff - i actually prefer sneaks without laces normally (unless i'm running), but these look a little odd to me - like someone just removed the laces. also, it looks like there is nothing to help them stay on. thanks for posting though; they're def. worth looking into.

Starstuff · Kenneth Cole

alb wrote:

i actually prefer sneaks without laces normally (unless i'm running), but these look a little odd to me - like someone just removed the laces. also, it looks like there is nothing to help them stay on. thanks for posting though; they're def. worth looking into.

The tongue is sewn to the sides of the shoe (where the gromets are), and there is a piece of elastic behind that, so there is some stretch getting them on. They don't fall off -- I've worn them and I have a high arch so I'm constantly stepping out of my shoes. I have no problem with these.