Men's Guide to Converse: Which Style is Right for You?
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Are you team high-top, low-top, or do you swing both ways? No matter which side of the debate you’re on, we can all agree that Converse makes some of the best sneakers on the market. They’re one of the only affordable shoes that can hold their own against $500 designer kicks and still look just as fresh.
Now, the cool factor aside, it’s always hard picking the right pair or Converse. After all, there’s nothing worse than vibing with sneakers only to never wear them. So which styles suit you? Our guide is here to make that decision a little easier.
Classic Converse
If you consider yourself a simple or low-maintenance, then a classic pair of Converse is probably right up your alley. You’ll think less about what to wear with your shoes and more about where you’ll go in them. Mixing a pair of classic sneakers into your rotation not only takes the stress out of getting ready, but they’ll provide you the confidence you need to take on the day.
Sticking to its original brand heritage, a pair of classic Converse can go a long way in the world of style. Think of your favorite black or white sneakers. How often do you wear them? Converse provide the same versatility. Whether your day-to-day consists of blues jeans and white tees or you go for head-to-toe black, classic Converse are the best shoe for you.
Archive Print Converse
Picture this - it’s Saturday morning, you’re making a drip coffee in your mid-century style apartment, and thinking about which vintage store you’re going to visit next. If you related to any part of this, then Archive Converse prints may be the choice for you.
Archive styles take the most popular Converse prints from over the years and make them available again for lovers of all things throwback. Converse defines their Archive styles as the shoes that shaped their history - on the court, on the street, and on you - but with a modern flair. Most Converse Archive styles are bold prints, so if you’re into making a statement, these are a great way to do it.
Limited Edition Converse
Whether you’re a sneakerhead, avid Converse collector, or just have a finger on the pulse of fashion, Limited Edition Converse are the right choice for you. Limited Editions take the best parts of Converse and fuse them with of-the-hour trends to create some of the most collectible sneakers.
The most recent Converse limited editions include collaborations with Fear of God, Moncler / Fragment, and Feng Chen Wang, creating hybrid sneakers fit for any collector’s wardrobe. Their most popular collaborative sneakers are their Comme Des Garçons Play collection, available here (but currently sold out). Despite being limited and ultra collectible, Converse still manages to keep their special collections affordable with prices averaging around $130 per pair.
Seasonal Converse
If collabs and limited editions aren’t your thing, but you still like to switch up your looks with seasonal trends, then Converse seasonal styles are the way to go. Converse seasonal colors are limited-runs that tap into each season’s most popular colors, prints, and patterns. Think bright, vibrant colors for spring and warm, rich colors for fall.
Not as coveted but just as collectible, Converse seasonal styles are great pieces for the fashion aficionado that can never have enough to choose from. These styles usually phase out pretty quick, but they don’t receive as much attention as Limited Editions so your chances of getting some are pretty high.
Leather Converse
Going for a premium look and feel? Converse leather sneakers add that extra oomph that classic canvas might not. So if you’ve got the perfect look in mind that can use that extra texture to tie it together, then Converse leather sneakers could be in your future.
No matter what your vibe, Converse has something for you. The brand is over a century old and their team has mastered the casual sneaker. From classic, to throwback, to on-trend, if you haven’t found a pair of Converse that speaks to you, then you haven’t tried hard enough.
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