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Converse Chuck 70

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

ConverseCourt shapeFirst released: 2013

Reviews

22 of 23 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations.

Overall review score8.6/1016 authors

Chuck 70

  • True to size or large

Canvas

  • Narrow
  • Feels heavy
More version details

$93Budgetprice at the maker's store$90–$95 across versions

Find on Google
  • LogoSubtle
  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack

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Do Converse Chuck 70 run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
321

Reported sensations

  1. Ankle

    • Reported rubbing.
  2. Across the foot

    Canvas

    • Narrow fit.
    • No discomfort reported.
    • Narrow fit.

    Low Top

    • wide feetGenerous width.
    • Wide fit.

    Chuck 70

    • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  3. Around the toes

    Canvas

    • Tight.

    Low Top

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

    Chuck 70

    • Roomy.

Are Converse Chuck 70 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Canvas

  • Short wearComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

123
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Heel

Canvas

  • Worn down.

2Outsole

  • Coming apart.

3Upper

  • Tearing.

Will they keep their looks?

Canvas

  • Holds up with wear.
  • Holds up with wear.

Low Top

  • Holds up with wear.

Chuck 70

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Canvas

  • Owners describe 2–4 years of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.
  • Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

Chuck 70

  • Owners describe over 4 years of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Logo

Subtle

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour saturation
muted
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / cream
Upper colours
black

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

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About our research

Based on 39 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

First release

Converse lists the Chuck 70 launch under 2013. The 1970s All Star was its design reference. Release source ↗

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Converse Chuck 70 vs Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Converse Chuck 70 vs Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt
What mattersConverse Chuck 70Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$90–$95 (price at the maker's store)$165–$200 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Also used for walking. Compare toe box.
Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
What mattersConverse Chuck 70Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

High Top

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Leather

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • Wide fit.
Toe box

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

Low Top

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

  • Feels heavy.
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$90–$95 (price at the maker's store)$65–$80 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Run Star Hike

Also used for casual. Compare width.
Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Run Star Hike
What mattersConverse Chuck 70Converse Run Star Hike
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Platform Canvas

  • Runs large.
  • True to size.

Run Star Hike

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.

Platform Canvas

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayOpinions differ on whether it is comfortable.
Weight on the foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Run Star Hike

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$90–$95 (price at the maker's store)$110 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck 70 vs Xero Shoes Dillon

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Converse Chuck 70 vs Xero Shoes Dillon
What mattersConverse Chuck 70Xero Shoes Dillon
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day · without socksComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$90–$95 (price at the maker's store)$65.99–$139.99 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Fastbreak Pro

Also used for casual. Compare width.
Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Fastbreak Pro
What mattersConverse Chuck 70Converse Fastbreak Pro
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • wide feetRuns large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
  • Snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Jack Purcell

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Converse Chuck 70 vs Converse Jack Purcell
What mattersConverse Chuck 70Converse Jack Purcell
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
Toe box

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
  • Tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot

Canvas

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Canvas Low Top

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
LogoSubtleSubtle
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

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