Men's Converse Shoes

Evolution of Chuck

While the Chuck Taylor All Star made its mark as a premium basketball shoe, it was when Converse redesigned the sneaker and released it as a street shoe that it really soared in popularity. They lowered the high top to a low collar and changed the canvas upper to all black with white laces and called it the Oxford – like an Oxford shoe. Today, it’s just the Ox. The street shoe’s popularity made the basketball shoe a casualwear option, too.

Over time, Converse has made only slight changes to its classic design. The ’70s brought a higher sole with better cushioning, and today sneaker boots and bold uppers give the vintage shoe a modern look. The biggest change is the Converse One Star, a skateboarding shoe reminiscent of the OG version with the iconic star, but it’s a current look with a suede upper and outsole perfect for the ramp and the street.

Wear the Icon

Why mess with success? Traditional Converse sneakers have always had canvas uppers, the iconic star patch on high-tops, and a silhouette that’s strictly their own. For a sweet update to the original basketball shoe, the Converse Pro Leather has a leather upper with bright features like the classic star, or go with the Converse ERX 260 Mid that has a whole new take on the Converse and basketball – it’s their most original design yet.

The classic sneaker has kept its fundamental design elements, but it stays with the times using modern uppers with new designs like colorblocking, plaid, and patches that enhance your style. Pair your kicks with a T-shirt or hoodie for a killer street look.