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Converse One Star

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

ConverseSkate shape

Maker's photos of one colorway
Converse One Star, maker's photo 1 of 5
Photo 1 of 5
Converse One Star, outer side
Outer side
Converse One Star, inner side
Inner side
Converse One Star, maker's photo 4 of 5
Photo 4 of 5
Converse One Star, maker's photo 5 of 5
Photo 5 of 5
Reviews

5 of 8 reviews recommend it.

2 have reservations; 1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score6.5/108 authors

Pro

  • True to size; narrow
  • Feels light

One Star

  • Runs large
More version details

$80Budgetregular price at the maker's store

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  • LogoProminent
  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack, cream

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Do Converse One Star run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

  • wide feetRuns large.
  • Runs large.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Pro Suede

    • Narrow fit.

    Pro

    • Narrow fit.

Are Converse One Star comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

Pro

  • Feels light.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

  • Creasing.

Pro Suede

  • Tearing.

2Stitching

Pro Suede

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

Pro Suede

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Pro

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Pro Suede

  • Owners describe 2–4 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

Prominent

Sole shape

Regular profile

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

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

See them on video

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Converse One Star Pro Shoe Review & Wear Test

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Converse One Star Pro Skate Shoes Wear Test Review - Tactics

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About our research

Based on 16 reviews and other sources.

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

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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 One Star vs Converse Chuck 70

Also used for casual and walking. Compare length.
Converse One Star
Converse One Star
Converse Chuck 70
Converse Chuck 70See this model
What mattersConverse One StarConverse Chuck 70
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

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

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

Pro Suede

  • Narrow fit.

Pro

  • Narrow fit.

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Pro

  • Feels light.

Canvas

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

Canvas Low Top

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

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

Converse One Star vs Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Converse One Star
Converse One Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Converse Chuck Taylor All StarSee this model
What mattersConverse One StarConverse Chuck Taylor All Star
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

  • wide feetRuns large.
  • Runs 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

Pro Suede

  • Narrow fit.

Pro

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

High Top

  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • Wide fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.

High Top

  • All dayComfortable.

Low Top

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

Pro

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

High Top

  • Feels light.

Low Top

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

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

Converse One Star vs Converse Run Star Hike

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Converse One Star
Converse One Star
Converse Run Star Hike
Converse Run Star HikeSee this model
What mattersConverse One StarConverse Run Star Hike
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

  • wide feetRuns large.
  • Runs large.

Platform Canvas

  • Runs large.
  • True to size.

Run Star Hike

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

Pro Suede

  • Narrow fit.

Pro

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayOpinions differ on whether it is comfortable.
Weight on the foot

Pro

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Run Star Hike

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
LogoProminentNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$80 (regular price at the maker's store)$110 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

Converse One Star vs Converse Fastbreak Pro

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Converse One Star
Converse One Star
Converse Fastbreak Pro
Converse Fastbreak ProSee this model
What mattersConverse One StarConverse Fastbreak Pro
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

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

Pro Suede

  • Narrow fit.

Pro

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Pro

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

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.

Converse One Star vs Converse Jack Purcell

Also used for casual. Compare width.
Converse One Star
Converse One Star
Converse Jack Purcell
Converse Jack PurcellSee this model
What mattersConverse One StarConverse Jack Purcell
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

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

Pro Suede

  • Narrow fit.

Pro

  • Narrow fit.
  • Wide fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot

Pro

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

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

Converse One Star vs Vans Era

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Converse One Star
Converse One Star
Vans Era
Vans EraSee this model
What mattersConverse One StarVans Era
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Pro Suede

  • True to size.

Pro

  • True to size.

One Star

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

Pro Suede

  • Narrow fit.

Pro

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Pro

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

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

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