Comment by autoexec
1 month ago
Generally I agree with you. My advice is that when you find a pair or shoes you like pick up at least 3 pair because by the time you need to replace them they'll be gone, but Converse isn't a great example of that because I can get a pair of Chucks which look/fit basically exactly like any pair I've ever had. It's actually kind of nice that Converse doesn't seem to play the same game as the tennis/running shoes I wear out.
FYI: You can't get the cons that they sold about a decade ago. They changed the sole a bit so they are now "slippers" in order to avoid tariffs. (I also suspect there's a reason why they also sell "boots" too.)
I do wish I heeded your advice. I bought some awesome Doc Marten boots/sneaker hybrids called "Boury" a few years ago, and they stopped making them. I can't find any in my size anywhere, like EBay. I walked all around Disney World with them in shorts, and they looked / felt awesome.