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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

ConverseCourt shape

Reviews

23 of 27 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 3 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.9/1023 authors

High Top

  • True to size or large; narrow
  • All day: comfortable
  • Feels light

Low Top

  • Small to large: mixed; wide
  • All-day standing: comfortable
  • Feels heavy
More version details

$73Budgetprice at the maker's store$65–$80 across versions

Find on Google

$0.29 a wear or less · No. 16 of 34 on our site

  • LogoNoticeable
  • SoleRegular profile
  • Colourswhite

On our lists: Walking sneakers ranked by how they hold up · Sneakers worn to the office · White sneakers · Minimalist sneakers in one colour family · Sneakers that hold up with wear

Do Converse Chuck Taylor All Star run big?

Length

  • 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.
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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    • Narrow fit.

    High Top

    • Narrow fit.

    Low Top

    • Wide fit.
  2. Around the toes

    • Roomy.

    Low Top

    • Roomy.

Are Converse Chuck Taylor All Star comfortable all day?

Through the day

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

  • Feels heavy.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

  • Feels hot.

Grip underfoot

Leather

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

Leather

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

123
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Heel

  • Worn down.

2Upper

High Top

  • Owners report no tearing.

3Sole

Low Top

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Shows wear quickly.

High Top

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Low Top

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

High Top

  • Some pairs are still in use.

Low Top

  • Owners describe 1–2 years or 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

Noticeable

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour saturation
muted
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
navy / red / white
Upper colours
white

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

See them on video

Converse Chuck Taylor Allstar 2 Review & On Feet

How Do Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars Fit? - The Sharp Dressed Gent

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Review | The Greatest Sneaker of All Time

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Review | The Most Timeless Sneaker Ever?

Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Pro High Skate Shoes Review - Tactics.com

Converse Japan vs. Converse US: Chuck Taylor All-Star

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Price

$0.29 a wear or less

No. 16 of 34 on our site · No. 6 of 11 court sneakers

$73 ÷ about 260 wears: 2 owners have worn theirs a year or more · its owners wear it most days.

2 owners say theirs came apart or wore out.

This pairOther court sneakersOther pairs on our site

Owners are still wearing theirs, so each wear will cost less than this. How we count · See the cost-per-wear ranking

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Your scenario

What would each wear cost you?

$0.29 per wearYour assumptions · not the model’s measured lifespan
How this is calculated

Price ÷ (days per week × 52 × years), with one wear per day, rounded up to the next cent. Price and lifespan here are your scenario, not observations from other owners.

About our research

Based on 34 reviews and other sources.

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

How we put the guide together →

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 Taylor All Star vs Converse Chuck 70

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

Chuck 70

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

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • Wide fit.

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

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

Low Top

  • Roomy.

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

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

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

  • Feels heavy.

Canvas

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

Canvas Low Top

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

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

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Xero Shoes Dillon

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Xero Shoes Dillon
Xero Shoes DillonSee this model
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Xero Shoes Dillon
What mattersConverse Chuck Taylor All StarXero Shoes Dillon
Length
  • 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.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

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

Low Top

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day · without socksComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
LogoNoticeableNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$65–$80 (price at the maker's store)$65.99–$139.99 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Asics Japan S

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Asics Japan S
Asics Japan SSee this model
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Asics Japan S
What mattersConverse Chuck Taylor All StarAsics Japan S
Length
  • 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.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Low Top

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price$65–$80 (price at the maker's store)$85 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Converse AS-1 Pro

Also used for walking. Compare toe box.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse AS-1 Pro
Converse AS-1 ProSee this model
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Converse AS-1 Pro
What mattersConverse Chuck Taylor All StarConverse AS-1 Pro
Length
  • 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.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

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

Low Top

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
LogoNoticeableProminent
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-10-03.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Converse Weapon

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Weapon
Converse WeaponSee this model
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs Converse Weapon
What mattersConverse Chuck Taylor All StarConverse Weapon
Length
  • 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.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • Wide fit.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Low Top

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

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

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

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

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs adidas Grand Court

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
adidas Grand Court
adidas Grand CourtSee this model
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star vs adidas Grand Court
What mattersConverse Chuck Taylor All Staradidas Grand Court
Length
  • 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.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

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

Low Top

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

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

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.

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