Converse Shoes: Classic Sneakers for Everyday Wear
Converse shoes have stayed a closet staple since the Chuck Taylor All Star first laced up basketball courts in 1917. This page covers the canvas high tops, low tops, and platform styles The Shoe Company carries for men, women, and kids. Converse built its name on one silhouette and never overcomplicated it. A century later, that same design still outsells most reboots.
Chuck Taylor Styles and What Sets Them Apart
Canvas is the classic build, but Converse also makes leather and platform versions for a dressier or bulkier look. The rubber toe cap and diamond-pattern outsole have barely changed since the shoe's first release.
Sizing runs about a half size large on most Chuck Taylor styles, so shoppers between sizes typically size down. Canvas uppers stretch slightly with wear, while leather holds its shape longer.
Choosing Converse for Canadian Weather and Everyday Use
Canvas Converse shoes soak through within minutes in rain or slush. They hold up well from spring through fall, but wet Canadian winters call for sturdier footwear. Real winter conditions call for a boot built for traction and insulation, not a sneaker.
Platform Chucks and limited colourways sell out quickly in popular sizes. A low top paired with a crew sock keeps canvas from rubbing at the ankle during break-in. Kids' sizing runs in the same silhouettes as the adult line, scaled down for smaller feet.
FAQ
Are Converse Chuck Taylors true to size? No. Most Chuck Taylor All Star styles run about a half size large, so sizing down is the common recommendation.
Do Converse shoes work in the rain or snow? Canvas Converse shoes aren't water-resistant and aren't built for snow or heavy rain. Leather Chuck 70 styles resist moisture longer but still aren't a true winter shoe.
