Best Men's Converse Shoes

Updated October 2020
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Best of the Best
Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Low
Converse
Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Low
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Bottom Line

Converse's most popular sneaker with good reason. It has a classic look, good construction, and excellent durability.

Pros

Color stays bright. Classic look doesn't go out of style. Canvas upper cleans well and holds up to tough wear.

Cons

Lack of arch support. Sizing can be hard if you've never worn Converse before.

Best Bang for the Buck
Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Slip
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Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Slip
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Easy entry makes these the ultimate laid back Chucks. With or without laces, they look good.

Pros

Stay on without laces. Easy foot entry. Well-cushioned foot bed offers good padding for all-day wear.

Cons

Sizing can be difficult, as they run a bit long.

Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Core Hi
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Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Core Hi
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The classic Converse high top with contrast stitching and All-Star logo. It has a look and style that doesn't fade with time.

Pros

Color stays bright even with prolonged wear. Fabric upper is easy to clean and maintain.

Cons

Not much arch support. Sizes run a bit long.

Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High Street Kurim Mid
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Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High Street Kurim Mid
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These shoes have a fashionable take on the classic Converse look and an extra eyelet at the ankle.

Pros

Extra padding and support make these comfortable to wear all day. Contrast padding at the ankle for a modern look.

Cons

Heel pocket may cause blisters for the first few days.

Converse Men's Street Canvas Mid
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Men's Street Canvas Mid
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A shoe that lands between a low and high top. It provides a little extra ankle support without the high rise of a full high top.

Pros

Same great Converse look and feel. Durable canvas upper. Many find them comfortable.

Cons

Little to no arch support and run a bit narrow. Require a breaking-in period for some.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

25 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
390 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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If you thought Converse shoes hit their all-star prime in the 80s, you haven’t scoped out the line of these classic canvas sneakers. In fact, they go well beyond the high-tops you might remember from decades ago. It’s safe to say that Converse shoes, or “Chuck Taylors”, will remain in style – and faithful owners often have the same shoe in several colors. While either low-, mid- or high-top canvas is the most popular, recognizable style, you can also opt for all-black leather and other more dressy pairs. And while lacing them up is traditional, you can wear them without for an easy slip-on shoe. Prices range widely by style, with the classics around $50 and more specialized shoes can cost up to $200.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
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Chuck Taylor All Star Street High Top Sneaker
The team that worked on this review
  • Melinda Snowden
    Melinda Snowden
    Web Producer
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Converse

Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Low

Converse

Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Low

Converse's most popular sneaker with good reason. It has a classic look, good construction, and excellent durability.

$23
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Converse

Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Core Hi

Converse

Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Core Hi

The classic Converse high top with contrast stitching and All-Star logo. It has a look and style that doesn't fade with time.
$44
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Converse

Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High Street Kurim Mid

Converse

Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High Street Kurim Mid

These shoes have a fashionable take on the classic Converse look and an extra eyelet at the ankle.

$95
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Converse

Men's Street Canvas Mid

Converse

Men's Street Canvas Mid

A shoe that lands between a low and high top. It provides a little extra ankle support without the high rise of a full high top.

$44
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Converse

Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Slip

Converse

Men's Chuck Taylor All-Star Slip

Easy entry makes these the ultimate laid back Chucks. With or without laces, they look good.

$44

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