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There’s no denying that celebs love Converse. From red carpets to Coachella and even the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show — where Snoop Dogg rocked a pair of white low-tops with bright yellow laces to match his bandana-print tracksuit — there’s something special about the Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers.
Aside from Snoop, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, BTS, Selena Gomez, Harry Styles and Justin Bieber are on the short list of stars who have worn Chuck Taylors or have collaborated with the brand. Even Elvis Presley wore Chucks.
Converse originally introduced their signature basketball shoe in 1917. The design underwent an update in the ’20s after former basketball legend Chuck Taylor approached Converse to make the shoe more comfortable for basketball players. Taylor’s input gave us the iconic design we know today, which typically includes white stitching, a white toe cap and rubber sole.
Chuck Taylors were the hottest shoes on the basketball court until around the 1970s when other shoe brands began introducing sneakers aimed at athletes. Today, Converse Chuck Taylors are beloved for their retro design. The brand has also released special-edition shoes celebrating artists like Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath and Blondie.
If you’ve searched for Converse online but never end up buying them, take this as a reminder to invest in a new pair! Because Chuck Taylors are so popular and now that it’s finally festival season, we’ve rounded up some styles to shop and alternative destinations to purchase the classic sneaker (besides the Converse website) in different color schemes.
A shoe that has sole. The Run Star Hike sneaker is a modern update to the old-school look with a molded, platform sole and signature Chuck Taylor details like the rubber toe cap and canvas build. This sneaker is available at Nordstrom in white, black and lemon drop and in stock at Converse.com (in black, white, blue or a custom color).
Nothing wrong with switching up the color scheme! The Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars stick to the classic old-school hoop design but in a hot pink canvas, with the signature durable rubber sole and protective rubber toe cap.
From color For a fancier look, try these Converse All Star Chuck Taylor Platforms, which are adorned with pearls and other gems.
Amazon is probably the most convenient way to get Chuck Taylors delivered within days. These Chuck Taylor All Star ’70s High Top Sneakers are available in select sizes in black, white, navy, teal, red, tan and other colors.
Urban Outfitters has a decent stock of Converse sneakers, and you can usually find at least one pair on sale. The orange, low-top Chucks featured above are discount to $40 in adult sizes ranging from men’s sizes 5-10 and 7-12 in women’s sizes. You can also find the shoe at Nordstrom.com ($60) in white or black.
Florals for spring! The Converse teamed for a special floral high-top sneaker. The sneaker is only available at Converse.com.
You can’t go wrong with black on black. These Converse All-Star sneakers are available in monochromatic black and white.
