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 If it's not broken... February 10, 2009
Mr. K. A. Peters (London, UK)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
In these days of velcro straps and LED flashing soles it's great to see a fantastic vintage shoe, virtually unchanged since it's inception, still leading the pack. Aside from Keds and the odd pair of Nike's along the way, I have been wearing these exclusively for forty + years now. Needless to say they are my feet's personal statement!! I have fairly wide feet and high arches so it's great to be able to put a new pair on "straight off the rack" and not have them uncomfortable in any way. I own six or seven pairs at the moment, various colours. I get maybe a little more than a year out of a pair before getting new ones but this is because I wear them year 'round and they start to tear at the sides and at the heal (If you want an equally comfortable yet more durable, longer lasting sneaker, Converse makes a brilliant line of high top leather basketball sneakers, available in North America pretty much all over, less easily found in Europe though.
One word of warning. These can be potentially dangerous on certain surfaces in wet weather!! I live in the U.K. where it rains on average 300+ days a year and slipped on some wet grass at a festival a couple years ago and sprained my ankle really bad (I had been drinking, mind!). Also avoid metal grates, plates, drains, etc. if you live in the city and it's raining!!! Can be very slippery. Otherwise a mold breaking achievment in footwear unsurpassed, in my opinion, by anyone. 10 out of 10.
I'll be buried in a pair of Chuck's without question!!
Great shoes, comfy and practical! July 27, 2008
M. I. Abdur Rahman (London, England)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have a few pairs of these trainers in different colours, so I am quite the fan. They are light and comfortable to wear, and when they get a little dirty can be thrown in the washing machine. They also look better with wear. You can spray them with waterproofing spray for extra protection, and you soon get used to the lacing up!
A classic, for obvious reasons!
Best shoes ever May 20, 2009
J. Burge (England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought a pair of these because i had always liked the look of the shoes, but never got round to buying a pair; then i was watching a tv show (chuck), and saw that the title character was wearing a pair, so i thought what the hell and bought these and a pair of Ox Monos as well. These ones are great for wearing with jeans, and just general wear. They are also really comfortable (the hi top especially), and I also just ordered a pair in optical white. Say it again love these shoes
Good Shoes March 7, 2009
Lewis Williams (Wales UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think these shoes are great and look cool, when you wear them. My only problem with them at first was tying the laces due to it being a canvas material, but they are comfortable. The other problem is the side soles as they tend to split where the ball of your foot curves and leaves the ground. Overall I like these shoes and are great for going out and dancing in.
Great shoe December 30, 2008
D. Brockis (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The day I got these I ended up taking an unexpected four mile walk. This is not something you'd normally want to do in new shoes, but the Converse were so comfortable from the moment they were on my feet there was no problem at all. No pinching, chaffing or rubbing: fantastic!
The material and construction are top quality. I went for a navy pair, and they look great with denim jeans. I'm already thinking of getting a second pair in another colour. I've tried other sneakers, but they aren't as comfortable Pf Flyers Grounder Lo - 4 Uk - Brown - Fabric and don't look as good. Now I know why these are a classic.
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