Converse All Star VS Chuck 70 (CUT IN HALF)
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Chuck 70s vs Chuck Taylors - Converse has a premium version of the chuck taylor high top sneakers called Chuck 70. They are supposed to be the better version of the regular converse high tops. So I decided to cut one in half to see how they compare and what makes them better.
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Regular Chucks are more comfortable than the 70's.
I love how companies cheap out, then put out a new, more expensive model that’s basically the orignal product.
AmyX I don’t...
Noah Goldman scarcasm
Kewlkid jeff oh damn thanks for explaining that I had no idea
Kewlkid jeff oh btw... that was that thing you just taught me about, did I do a good job using it?
Aka jordan retro
this guy is fairly conservative about his reviews, so when he says it is a "significantly better shoe," take note.
Good point.
Will do
He's the reason I splurged on a pair of Birkenstock Arizonas.
a agree. but i do find he has a slight bias for one product or another,
@@MikeSmith-ch7jv FACTS
I switched to wearing Vintage 70s some time ago and did instantly notice that they were better made and more comfortable. I find, for me, they last about twice as long as the originals. For me, what always signaled the end on the originals was that ripping that happens on the canvas right where the vintage 70s have that extra layer in. Ive not had this problem as all on the vintage 70s. I find they actually last long enough to wear out the sole.
Do you still have the 70s, if so how is the condition
What signalled the end of my many pairs Converse over the years was when I’d worn a big hole right the way through the entire shoe, such that water came flooding in whenever I walked on any wet surface. So I think I’m a good candidate for the Chuck 70s.
Hey man i was just curious how long your 70s lasted since I'm planning to buy my first pair in a little while
the shoes fit relatively narrow, the new ones are weaker for everybody but if you have a wide foot the old ones can hold up while the new ones dont have much chance
@HalSamuel shoe goo is the cure for that my friend
In the mid-1960s, I was a kid that got around town riding my bike. In fact, having a bike got me my first part-time job bagging groceries at a store about a mile from where I lived. If you ride a bike, you drag your feet to help you stop faster or to get going faster. The Converse All-Stars had the best soles that stood up to all the pavement pounding. Low cuts cost about $5.00 a pair back then. My part-time job paid me $1.10 an hour so they were still expensive. But, if I wanted to get to work without blowing a hole through a shoe they were worth it!
"before their quality dropped" = Before Nike bought converse 🙄
Damon Walden Nike bought converse back in 03 dude really?
Their quality has always been good...
I buy a ton of Nike shoes, but their QC is horrible. Glue marks everywhere, poor and inconsistent stitching, low quality materials, and slave labor are some of my biggest gripes with them.
Converse cheapened out in 2004 when it closed its last American factories an started making them overseas. Nike bought Converse three years later and the quality continued going south from there.
@Taylor Lemoine Think their hate is more to do with their abhorrent working conditions in Asia (Employees literally killing themselves in their Foxconn factories) and terrible QC record. Not that their major competitors are much better.
I think a lot of fashionistas and sneakerheads can tell right away whether people are wearing the 70s or originals. The 70s has vintage detailing and over all looks like better quality shoe
Definitely. First time i saw someone wearing the 70s in black i was like "Wow, why do they look so much better than mine?!" I need to get some 70s. My regular ones are starting to come apart. Love the new Runstar Hike ones too.
I can tell because the side wall looks extra thick on the 70s and 'normal' on the regulars as in it doesnt strike me as thick
The rubber padding on the bottom is generally a more off white or paper white on the 70 compared to the all stars
Anyone who knows there exists a chuck 70 and a originals can tell the diference, they are completely diferent, from the converse patch, to the midsole and the laces, even most colours are diferente
Strange as it is the license plate and the mid sole really sold me on these as far as styling goes. The classic ctas just end up looking juvenile and I hate when they use the CONS branding. That's a deal breaker for me. 70s though, I love them. I've been on a buying binge all 2020. You can find them on sale for around $40-$60 and they are worth it.
The cheap ones lasted me only one year, as for the 70s one, it lasted me three until i decided to replace them with a another pair! They weren't really in need of being replaced but the inside was falling apart, and the black was faded. The sole lasted so long, especially since they were my daily, along with another colorway
1 year is better than 6 months with schechers ile be replacing every 6 months because the quality of shit lol you pay what you get if you pay near £100 you will get 3 years out of it but even if something is comfortable it will only last a few months but if your always on your feet and need something to help during 6 months of 24/7 standing
You should always go to the Drug Store, and put in a Se Schools inser… costs like $20 bucks tops, and ALWAYS helps
I switched to the 70s last year and they are so much more comfortable, especially once broken in. I'm a waitress and I can comfortably wear them for long shifts where I'm zooming about on my feet and they never get uncomfortable!
The brands who Collaborate with Converse usually choose the 70’s model
Obviously
Yeah
Dr woo, neighborhood, lay zhang and many more
i mean they look much better
Carhartt x converse
I just bought a pair of the 70s version and the first thing I noticed was the increase in comfort. Also, the sturdiness of the canvass, the softer, thicker strings, and the shiny rubber area over the toe.
It even has a watermark
@@unsavedinfovol.1178 Very nice. Lets see Paul Allen’s shoes
@@unsavedinfovol.1178 Something wrong, Patrick? Your feet are sweating.
did u changed the size? im currently checking ones out and it says that i need to get a lower size of what i actually am
@@bobby3687 they run really big i had to go don’t 1 or 1.5 sizes
I’ve been wearing the original chucks for so long and once I found out about the 70s I fell in love with them! The quality is amazing and they last longer also!
hey rose, bit of a late comment here but as someone in the industry who has worked for converse, you absolutely nailed this review and your inferences on why different design choices where made for the 70 were spot on. great video.
The Extra Stitching on the 70's is back from it's Basketball roots. It's a really primitive way of providing lateral support and rigidity on the shoe. If you look at most modern basketball shoes, they all have reinforcement in that particular area. So yeah, it is there to keep the shoe lasting longer and to help players not roll their ankles.
Hope the info helps!
What I wonder is if the stitching goes through the rubber band, like on the back. Because for me, they always fail at the toe crease when the rubber separates from the fabric.
Or it was made for skateboarding to have more durability like as a Ollie guard
@@esquimo9986 the stitching was there long before Ollie's or even grip tape were things
converse in the uk are slightly different...
@@TherconJair I just saw on mine, stitching does go down to the outsole
I always wondered why Converse were so popular because when when I tried a pair of originals, I thought they were not comfortable, even though I loved the style. I recently tried the Chuck 70s and I absolutely love them! They don't only look better, they are much more comfortable.
I feel like the more structured build makes them look better with jeans as opposed to looking like flip flops like the originals . I’ve worn converse basically all my life whenever I’m not wearing doc martens. And even a true lover like me admits the newer ones are better
They're a little bit more comfortable, but they look dumber. That "player name" interior tag is awful.
@@HashtagLindahow do they look dumber?
@@HashtagLinda You can't see that when your wearing them... also its a fun little thing
It's a 70's shoe, it's gotta have some goofy 70's shit to go along with it bro
@@HashtagLindaaren’t you a fun hag.
I have many pairs of 70s now. Another upgrade I noticed is the welting along the rubber strip seems better. That's always the area that begins to separate and lets dirt and water into the seam. I wear them all day on my feet and they're way more comfortable than running shoes with rocker soles that are meant for a running motion and not casual wear.
I'd love to see you take apart all the cheaper Converse dupes from fast fashion brands and compare, see what makes a junk shoe actually junk. It's great to know if the expensive stuff is worth it, but I also love the "high end/low end" videos you sometimes put out!
The 70’s look like a decent quality shoe. If i ever work again this year id consider getting a pair. Thanks for the great video
John Bailey, Hey man. Don’t worry we’ll get through this.
same. and damn ur comment was real
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@@MoeFokah i'm planning on buying the cdg ones because they restocked
Bring back the $35 Chucks - make the 70s $55. That seems more reasonable to me.
Agreed. It's like a pice of rubber and a pillow case sewn together haha. I love Chuck's, but they're expensive foror what they are.
I used to buy them for like $10 back in the late 1980s from their factory store in Mass.
The regular ones are like $80-120 in Australia.
@@franceess more like 130 and some are 140 and 150
@@franceess it was 80 back in 2004 dude it's 2020
Thanks for the review. I definitely have to agree with your observations on the 70's vs the newer model. I own 2 leather pairs of the newer model all star. I had to buy extra soles for more cushioning anyway,so paying $30 more for the comfort is definitely worth it.
I have always been curious about the differences! This video was awesome.
Also that little side stitch on the 70s really caught my eye. I’ve been wearing a pair of regulars for about a year now, almost daily, and right in that spot I’ve got a rip on both shoes, that detail is so cool. you’ve convinced me to spend that extra!
Thanks for making and sharing!
The extra stitching is how I tell when someone is wearing 70s right off the bat. And it's not many, I guess people don't know about them. Only Converse stores stock them in person and those stores are hard to come by.
I bought my first pair of 70's 2 years ago. They kind of make me want to give all my other ones away lol
Do you find that sizing I’d about the same?
I've been buying chucks for 15 years I get about 5 to 6 pairs a year and I've never seen felt soles
PrimusPilusVorenus sizing is the same
Yea your right I had to travel 2 hrs into the suburbs to find a pair. It was worth it tho.
I've been wearing converse for quite a long time. The classic shoes will never go out of style, but I do agree with the statement that they're uncomfortable. I work retail and after 10 hrs my feet ache. I picked up my first pair of Chuck 70s and they were definitely a game changer. The material quality and sole had a drastic improvement. I can wear these all day and i have 5-6 pairs for any occasion.
floreson 16 what’re the differences you’ve found in the 2s?
Trent Rush Chuck 2 has the Nike Lunarlon inserts. I have a pair in black camo I’ve had for a few years now and they’re still very comfortable.
I went with the chuck 2s.
@@Runstrong_Chris how does it compare to the 70s in terms of comfort
Don’t laugh (or do) but I work on my feet all day too (for years now) and NOTHING comes close to the comfort of Crocs.
Sitting here now just realizing all the differences between my chucks lol. You just confirmed everything I always thought! Recently I’ve been getting the customized 70s from their site. Every pair I designed feel superior to the reg chucks.
The 70’s are one of my favorite pair of shoes, I feel confident doing anything in them. They suck when wet.
Woah, he removed laces before cutting the shoe!
They were nice laces 🤷♂️
I was surprised he didn't just had into them hahaha
Rose Anvil lol I knew it
@@RoseAnvil 😂
He learned
I’ve always loved Converse, but found the lack of cushioning uncomfortable. This was so interesting, maybe I’ll give the 70s a go?
Elle 0704 do it!
Definitely bro, just a heads-up the 70s run bigger than regular converse (fucking insane actually). Go half a size down for sure.
Karl mendoza yeah wear a 10 had to get my 70’s in a 9.5 and they are the perfect fit and comfortable
ever thought about pf flyers?
Slim PK I have the sandlot one all black joints 🔥🔥 I know the wave lol
I wear insoles for arch support in my regular converse so I don’t really find them uncomfortable, but the soles wear away fast and the canvas on the outside rips really easy after just a couple ollies
From what I remember of the 70s Converse shoes, the ankle patch was fairly thick rubber, pressed on with heat.
The boarding school I was in had us packing over mountain passes in hightops.
70’s is just overall a way better, and more rich shoe made out off beter materials. Always go with 70s instead of the cheap remake
@Jaqen H'ghar no the skate shoes are very different
@Azazel the skate shoe ones are the chuck taylor pros, they look like the new ones but with softer insoles and black laces. They are rare to find tho.
I got the custom 70s california
Black and white
Really dope shoe
i have 4 70's and 2 all star, me too always go with 70s lol🤣
@@bakerdeathwish88 I always wondered what the difference is with the CTAS pro. There's basically no comparison reviews online.
The felt sole is %100 for import tax. Had some conversation with an importer (about other items) and the felt sole was used as an example of design ways to get around tariffs.
Inside the insole ?
@@swegmaster6246 the outsole, 4:30
M Lenz yeah, because how the sole is molded, they can be imported to other countries as sandals, saves a whole lot on taxes
They don't come with the fabric on UK variants. But on the first set I ever bought when I was on holiday in Florida they had the fabric on the outer sole. So import fees to where?
@@sataneatcheese6243 to the US
The 70s usually last twice as long as the normal ones so the extra comfort and durability are well worth the extra price
I used to wear converse all the time. We used them for competitive unicycling (yes that is a thing) The felt on the bottom was awful for doing tricks and we would have to pull them off with a needlenosed pliers. They started having the felt on them in 2007 if I remember correctly
It's true about the felt! I took an import/export class in college and every garment has a classification in the NAFTA's HTS (harmonized tariff schedule) and each classification has a specific percentage for duty fees. Also happens that for this program our mentor company was Converse! Great brand (:
Interesting! Thanks for sharing :)
*doesn’t remember what was said about felt in the video*
*panics*
Ok I found it. Whew.
So does that actually make them slippers?
@@clairiam3227 ig legally, yea
You have definitely convinced me to spend the extra on the 70s. I also work on concrete floors, and after seeing the difference in manufacturing, I do believe the additional investment will pay off - even if watching you bisect two shoes was mildly traumatic, lol. Thank you.
you should try New Balance
Yeah dude, don't wear converse if you're standing on a concrete floor all day.. that's just stupid.
Converse on concrete all day ? Think bro get some new balance comfort over style in that situation
@@dansmith6990 honestly the chuck 70s are a pretty good shoe for all day wear. They have two nice layers of foam which stay comfy and they’re fairly neutral so the cushion won’t make your feet tired
I love my converse shoes but I would never EVER wear them all day on concrete floors. They're comfy and look good for running erands or walking around town but standing especially on such a hard surface will kill your heels
I always wear the 70’s, they’re really comfortable every season. I buy a new pair every year because the soles do wear down and the white rubber does get damaged and dirty over time. Absolutely worth the extra money, actually they’re really cheap for the quality you get. (If these would cost €150 I would still buy them)
I wear regular chucks all my life, and when I bought '70s model last year, I was amazed with the quality and comfort
I didn’t even know there are two types! Now I can see a huge difference! Love the 70’
This is kind of heart breaking to see him cut the 70s like this 😭😂
How much more if he cuts luxury shoes😅
It’s $85 bucks bruh...
Sacrifices must be made in the name of science unfortunately
Rather offensive
My heart hurt the whole time!
I've had 6 pairs of high tops over the last 12 years. 1 pair that I still have are 70s that I got for half off at a store-closing sale in 2019. The first 4 pairs of shoes all started to fail right at that crease and eventually ripped through the tape. The 70s have not, instead separating a bit at the heel just enough that my socks get wet on rainy days. I keep them around for times where I'll do a lot of walking indoors, which hasn't happened very much recently.
That side layer at the toe is to give more support equal to the higher heel cap as the original concept of the shoe was to be a basketball sneaker. The higher heel helps lock in the ankle and the additional side sport helps lock the front of the foot in and keeps it from sliding left or right when players jab step or make cuts on the court.
I picked up a pair of 70s for work since I mainly wear Chucks. The huge selling point for me was the added padding. I am in retail and I work upwards of 15 hour days with concrete flooring. I was super stoked that I could have my aesthetic of Chucks with the added support. What I noticed is it actually makes a difference but its only slight; enough to notice. After owning them for almost two months, the sides still rip at the usual spot (Coverse wearers will know "the spot"). I truly was disappointed that such a large markup in price didn't grant a more comfortable experience. That being said, they are better regardless of how minor the difference is. All in all my biggest complaint is the price.
I don't know if they still make em but nike makes a pair of chucks with zoom in em
@@mclainpoole3729 those were discontinued, major flop.
Honestly I would never buy this shoe for a job like this, it's too flat and too unstructured. Rather save your foot a lot of pain and get some addidas ultraboosts that have adequate padding for your foot (like walking on pillows).I mean any other shoe with proper padding would do
Work on any concrete I'd throw in extra Ortho inserts.
@@rxonmymind8362 why not just get.... better shoes???
I wanna know where he bought his knife. That thing cut up the shoe like it was nothing.
Pretty sure it's just a scalpel blade
You can get it at most craft stores. Walmart sells them for like $8.
Shits made outta diamonds
Hashass1n the handle and blade curve suggests it’s a bit more than just a scalpel
he bought it from Weaver
a massive difference is how the cold permeates in the cheaper chucks vs the 70s originals up through the feet. Here in Delhi, its suicidal t even buy the Cheaper ones if you gotta make it out of the cold alive.
Everything thing you say about the 70”s is spot on , I bought them cause of this video and was very happy so thanks!
Being born in ‘70 I oddly remember having chuck taylors and writing our name in the area of the tongue.
That extra canvas layer could be a preventive measure for toe blowout.
yes, i think so too
It's also approximately the ollie spot and converse are used for skateboarding
If im skating i wear Lakai. Im not Avril Lavigne mate
@@michaeledowling1039 converse are not skate shoes.
How did i miss this 3 years ago?
In any case, you cleared up so many questions.
Thanks for your time and effort with this and other shoes/boots.
When he cuts sneakers it is so painful and so satisfacting at the same time
Never owned a pair. I’m just here for the cat.
I'm waiting for him to explain why he (or someone else) shaves the cat. The cat seems happy, but I find it strange and I'm curious about the reason for it. Maybe it's to keep the shedding down inside their business...
David St James I believe his cats a Devon rex, they naturally have very short hair (almost none) hence why it looks bald :)
Toast is the best highlight to the videos!!!
You should get a pair
WHERE IS THE GOOD BOI
I bought the Chuck 70's for my partner for christmas and they were amazing! He has worn the original Converse chucks religiously for the last 10yrs but they have consistently broken in the the bend you mentioned in the video and also has had the sole pop out at the top of the shoe every time. They don't usually last longer than 6mths for him but the 70's have lasted double that time and are still going strong. Am seriously impressed!
Do the chuck 70s have a thicker platform then the regular ones??
@@valerielopez5640 Yes they do
Good to hear that someone else has the same problem with the soles popping out, and toes being exposed every time. I’ll have to give the 70s a try.
I went through a few basic Chuck Taylors in the late 80's. I wore them as my daily shoes, for skateboarding, gym shoes, running, and wrestling shoes. It is hard to believe they were basketball shoes and later skater shoes since they wore out so quickly (toes poking through where the extra stitching is added for the Chuck 70, soles ripping apart on the sides and back, and were uncomfortable lacking structure and arch support. In addition, the hard impacts from jumping (like in sports or skate boarding) was brutal on joints, feet, well the body in general. When I finally tried another type of shoe, I never went back. Had the Chuck 70's been around when I was skateboarding, I might have kept wearing Converse to this day.
The import fee for “slippers” is absolutely true. Shoes get something like 20% import fee and slippers get virtually no import fees. Don’t quote me on the amount but all shoe companies looking to save felt the soles to save money.
Terrible.
So happy that this finally came out. Now I know they're worth it
I’ve been wearing Cons since 1964 when they cost $8 (Keds were $5). I still have my last pair that were Made in the USA. Several years ago I bought a pair of high tops with Lunarlon insoles and now in old age I must say they are more comfortable than regular Cons. I was told that they don’t make those anymore, so I would appreciate your advice about what is available in 2021.
My first "real" basketball sneakers were white canvas Chuck Taylor "Cons" in 1970. Many NBA stars still wore them, before leather sneakers became vogue. As an adult, I picked up a pair at the store to relive old memories and immediately noticed the cheap canvas and construction. Will check out the 70's.
Absolutely love your content, mate. I never knew I'd love watching shoes getting cut in half so much. Also love the fact we're learning more about the shoes before buying too.
The sound of the knife going through the fabric gives me goosebumps 🥺
Solid breakdown and explanation without a lot of unnecessary garbage. Thank you, I appreciate that. Subscribed!
I saw the 70s on sale, remembered your vid and bouht it immediately.
This was much needed. Have been contemplating on getting the 70's but was worried that they'd fall apart like the regular ones. Now I know. Thanks!
Finally just unlacing them; happy to see this type of progression :)
My 70's are holding up for almost three years now. That said, with the lockdowns they admittedly have gotten less use than they would've. Still got my money's worth, especially considering they're still in great shape.
Thanks! I decided to finally buy a new pair after using 1 since 2016!
I love the 70s. I might have to buy extra pairs before the quality drops eventually.
So I'll be honest, I'm not huge into leather, leather products, or shoes. I absolutely love this channel, though! It's calming, interesting, and educational. I love the way you explain things, and I'm always looking forward to your content. As a side note, I wanted to let you know that you explained viscoelasticity perfectly when you described non-Newtonian fluids. It was a spot on, easy to understand description of a pretty complex concept, I've had plenty of professors fail to do that. Anyway, keep up the great content, I definitely appreciate it with everything going on in the world right now.
I was thinking maybe you could do a future video about shoelaces. You mentioned one is higher quality than the other in this video, I'm interested in hearing what that means. I think you could talk about shoelace material, shape, elasticity, etc. You might be able to explain what shoelaces are good for what applications, since work boot shoelaces are definitely different from dress shoes laces.
I too would love a video about shoelaces (and eyelets and aglets).
Partially because I am curious about too damn many things, and partially because I have been tempted to DIY some shoelaces lately so I'd love to know what the gold standards are.
@@Call-me-Al Phineas and Ferb can tell you about aglets
Yes!!!
What are you? A vegan and/or gay?
And no one has been able to make a high quality vegan leather that will not fall apart too quickly.
I wear a large-sized shoe and I always have to buy longer shoelaces since th laces that come with shoe are too short.
Yep, the 70's Chucks are like the originals with the extra stitching behind the toe cap, and they do keep them from separating in that area. Worth the extra money for the comfort, and durability. I've got a regular pair of 70's and a pair with Gore-Tex that work well in wet grass where I work.
Just purchased a pair online through Converse ( wanted PF Flyers but they dont ship to Canada and have really poor customer service ). I stopped wearing these because they fall apart quickly and were uncomfortable. Stoked to give them another shot...thank you for this great video!
videos like this remind why I appreciate youtubers like this. Just fantastic. Thank you for sharing
I love this idea of yours! I have been an avid Converse fan most of my life. I've always wondered what the difference was between originals vs 70's. Thanks to you now I know! Definitely gonna check out your other videos! Peace
I swear I was subscribed years ago, but something happened to my TH-cam app so I subscribed again. Congrats on almost making it to 1 million.
I bought them for the gym. I was told that they are good for things like deadlifts and squats because of the thin sole. The store I went to only had chuck 70's so I tried them but I could feel that the sole was pretty thick and comfortable. So I had them order me a pair of All Stars and I'm glad I did.
You can really feel the floor through the soles. Great for the gym but the first time I took them for a long walk I regretted it.
Just ordered my first pair of 70's, went with Low Top Flames and I'm excited to get them!
My wife dies a little bit when she walks by and see's you cutting open Converse or Vans.
Been wearing chucks for 15 years, interesting to see this. Thank you!
I have used Chucks for a wading shoe for years ( fishing in rivers). I found a pair at an estate sale that Converse made in the 50’s that were made specifically for wade fishing. Felt bottoms, and the vent holes on the side have a wire screen to keep out small rocks. They are dark green. I tried them out and they work great. Great review as always.
70s are awesome, got my pair in April 2018 and I've worn them everywhere. Still holding up really well, just a wash away from being close to brand new. I love em to death
Regular chucks finally died to me when they added the felting on the outsole, i assumed it was a defect at first, why would i want the outsole of my sneakers to be fluffy thought it must have been mold or something, interesting to hear the actual reasoning is simple cost savings. Never going to have the same appeal to me, they're essentially knockoffs of their former selves.
It makes the shoe so slippery! Good news is they are easily scraped off. Which is what i always did when buying a new pair.
Amen to that! So ridiculous. I am 100% sure it’s a North America thing, only us and Canada (possibly Mexico) get the felt glued and infused into the bottom of the Classic soles. A Damn shame. That does add a potential dangerous element to people wanting to wear their favorite shoes on certain surfaces. I noticed any ‘classic’ pair of Chucks on their site that sell new for $60+ for hi tops and $55 for low tops... do Not have the stupid ugly felt. If you look at the leather hi tops and low tops on the Converse site (leather hi tops are $60, leather low tops are $55) they do not have the felt. Any other special/seasonal release/collaboration will not have the felt. Just the core classics. So yes for a measley $5 they won’t add the felt, which is like really? Just remove the damn felt on all the classics! We deserve it. I found a way to get around this though, but for a cost. Any custom order of classic chucks will not have the felt put on it either. So you could go to the custom shoe maker on the converse site, and just make a regular core classic shoe (a black and white hi top designed and copied verbatim to how you’d get it online and in store for example) and order it, they will ship it to you with no felt.
The problem with that is... custom classic chucks will cost you $80 for Hi tops and $75 for low tops regardless of your design. You can do what the other guy said and just scrape it off, but it all won’t come off that easily, I’ve tried, and in the end your shoe now more worn out in the bottom without even getting to wear it yet.
Honestly, I've had better luck with $15 knock offs than the originals in terms of comfort and grip. That being said, the overall quality obviously suffers, I just don't wear that kind of shoe often enough to warrant buying the expensive ones.
They also don’t have felt in the UK
The felt was added as a way to avoid taxes on shoe imports. If there’s felt on the bottom it’s considered a slipper in the USA
Thank you, for letting us see the difference in the converse tennis shoes.
I remember having my first converse and just putting a cut out piece of thin foam which I cut myself and it was like a million times more comfortable.
Their quality varies A LOT. I have some special edition ones that are indestructible, and some that fell apart. Some classics that held up well, some fell apart. They are all over the place, but I like what the brand is doing with the variety these days.
I’m a very active student and I find converse to be super comfy!! When I was in elementary I’d even practice for sports in them
You're right about the fuzz and import duties. The Smoot-Hawley Tarrif Act has a bunch of carryover stuff and deserves a refresh. I think of it every time I rip the bits of frayed fuzz off a pair of seasoned chucks.
I agree. That extra layer in the 70s is where all of my converse have started to break apart... they really should add at least that for all of their shoes, no matter the model, line, etc.
I bought two pairs and they look/feel awesome. Can't be compared to the cheap flimsy ones.
Please notice that they are narrow and not very comfy, so the fact that they run a bit large really helps.
Tried sizing down in one pair and barely use them now, because they give me blisters when it gets hot and don't stretch over time like leather trainers.
I've got the gortex chuck 70's. Sweet shoes and I have always thought they feel like wearing slippers. Good looking shoe kills my feet walking. Better for bus/bike commute than a walk commute. I can't imagine how uncomfortable a regular chuck is. Probably worse than Shoes Like Pottery
Great review! Your diligence and sincerity won my subscribe. Keep up the work. And I’m going to get myself a 70s high top right away. Always had the regular ones. They seems to tire my feet so I ditched them during long-hours wear. We’ll time to give the all stars another try. Thank you.
Thanks for the review! I was originally going for the Basic Chucks but then switched to the 70s and this video confirmed my decision. Excited for them to arrive. My foot goes wider when you come to the little toe bone so I'm hoping that the extra layer of stitching does hurt too much. My current low cut basic taylors hurt a lot on the side...
That’s called a bunion. If it’s causing you a lot of pain you should visit your local podiatrist office.
hello, which of this pair is best for wide feet?
@@gibsonhed they have an option for wide feet😉
This made me consider getting a pair of cons for the first time in forever.
I am so happy that I found this video before I bought my first ever chucks, I'll get the more comfortable ones now, thanks so much to you
Chuck 70s are great xx
The 70’s have a very ugly toe cap and glossy look I don’t like at all. I’d rather wear the classics because they have a bigger toe cap and a matte look.
I've always avoided Chucks since I've heard they were uncomfortable especially for wider feet. Heard 70s had more support so I picked a pair up last year. I can wear them comfortably for long periods. Definitely not as comfortable as a traditional modern basketball type shoe, but for me I'll stick with the 70s.
They had chuck Taylor II’s with Nike type soles a few years ago but apparently converse fanatics didn’t buy them even they practically looked exactly the same . I would have got em but just found out about them lol they got discontinued real quick
The felt is for grip on slick wet surfaces. Like sweat on a basketball court. They helped equally, at the river, on slick rocks.
I’ve never seen anything like this before - fascinating! 😬 It’s definitely helped make my mind up; will be going for the 70s. Thanks!
Funny fact. I've been wearing all stars for almost all my life. The regular ones. And all of them had removable insoles, and no felt sole also. I guess here in Brazil they are made differently. On the tags it says they are manufactured here. I checked on all of the four pairs I have currently.
Rina de Ávila Pereira that’s really interesting. Usually they are imported from Vietnam everywhere else. You got pics?
@@ShinShoryou I don't have pics of mine with me right now, but I found a blog where the lady posted lots of pics. Te one she shows is for young children, but the sole and insert look very similar if not the same to the ones I gave. This is the blog: blog.osapoeaprincesa.com.br/7-dicas-para-saber-se-seu-all-star-e-original/
The US taxes any US company that outsources production to other countries, usually. I'm not sure in this case but all the original Chuck's have to felt bottom in the US
I have a pair made in Brazil, they are fake converse that look really close to the real deal. My understanding is that Brazil has zero copyright protection. The ones I have are at least as good quality as the real deal, maybe slightly better, got them on ebay.
Rina de Ávila Pereira Oh no. Fake Chucks.
I go back and forth with the 70s and the Regulars on a daily.
If its raining Ill wear the Regulars but if its nice out Ill wear the 70s but the one thing that I notice because I rotate between the 2 pairs so much is that the 70s feels like they're so much heavier compared to the regular ones.
Anybody else notice this?
I ordered regular one then came here for a comparison. Now I canceled that order and instead got a Chuck 70. Thank you for cutting these apart!
The 70s are definitely a much more comfortable + higher quality shoe. I have wide feet and the old ones never seemed to hold up their structure well, and would get more uncomfortable over time due to the lack of cushioning. I'm sure Nike taking over converse played a big part in the jump in quality + technology.
I bought 70's last summer and they've held up soooo much more than regular all stars, im never going back to all stars
I scored a lot of points in the ‘70s All Stars... in the 1970’s. Loved those!
Got my first pair of Chuck Taylors back in 1970, they cost $12 which was a fortune compared to the off brands. These were the coolest shoes to own. Just bought some new 70’s Chuck Taylor’s, very nice!