So...we wore these when we were kids. BUT in the late 1960s Sear sold what appeared to be a Chucks knockoff. The Sears shoes were less than half the price of Chucks at the spots store. However, we discovered that if you peeled the little rubber "sears" lable off the bottom of the shoe you actually owned real Chucks! I suppose that Sears worked some sort of deal with Converse to sell overstock maybe?
You get the same thing with food. The big companies make their own cookies and then make off-brands. Kirkland coffee at COSTCO is actually made by Starbucks!
I actually still have a pair of white high-top Chucks that have Made in the USA on the inside,..and on the label on the rubber on the back/bottom. I got them at an Outlet Mall about 25 years ago. I wear them occasionally just as a conversation piece. Hard to believe that NBA players used to play with them on. It literally feels like you are wearing socks only,......there is so little padding on the bottom.
you can still get pre-nike buyout chucks from converse japan. the government there didn't let nike buy out converse or the trademark in japan so they continued operating independently and never cheapened their shoes.
You will probably most in the early NBA used the leather version more, before the dumb rule in NBA on needing all 90% of shoe white in 1969 when other shoes Adidas Superstar (original high top model came out) and Puma had a model as well that had come in similar colors.
Chucks had a decrease in quality around 1989, the chucks before looked like the 70s model and had a lot of foam and arch support, in the 90s converse moved away from sportswear and removed all thqt extra foam and cushioning so the pre 90s chucks were the best quality. The 90s made in usa are still far better than the modern ones but they dont compare to converse in their prime
I found a pair of 1963 Converse "Football shoes" in a vintage clothing shop, 30 years ago. My father said "I had the same shoes in 1958." The soles are cracked now but I I'm still holding on to them in hope that they can be somehow repaired. Such a cool piece of history.
I have a USA made pair of 1982 chucks in unbleached white canvas original in the box with the receipt still. I wear them every now and then and they haven't self destructed yet which is nice.
I wore these as a child in the late seventies early eighties. I bought a pair off a clearance rack a few years ago and they have become once again my favorite casual footwear. Sort of the original barefoot sneaker but with some squish. I do not run or workout in them however. It's almost hard to believe today that's what they were made for.
Loved the video. I wear the 70's daily for 8 hours a day and love them. The classic style can take you almost anywhere, and access to a variety of colors is pretty great. Would be interested in a comparison to the All-Star inspired shoes (Nothing New, U.S Rubber, P.F. Flyers), and how they compare to their "upgraded" counterparts (Goral, Thursday). Looking forward to the next one
Why? They're trash now. They don't even have the PF insoles that are in the name anymore, just some cheap, flat crap from the dollar store! That's what new ownership does!
I have been wearing Chucks for years. Since the demise of the Chuck Taylor II, I have the 70s as my favourites. I can walk all day in them and they are great for long driving sessions too. I've had Olive Green and Sangria... It might be time for a classic black and egret pair. Great video!
I wore Converse exclusively in the 60s, and 70s because that was all there was. Never understood why I couldn't pass the running test at school until I got a pair of New Balance and blazed through the time tests. 70s Converse sucked. I didn't know shoes could be comfortable until I got a pair of Redwing boots in my Jr. year of high school .
I have made sooooo many footwear decisions based on your videos... thanks so much! Palladium, Thursday, Converse... all are in my shoe rotations and all because of these videos!
I was concerned about the reputation that Chucks have for being too narrow for all day comfort, so I sized up. I also custom ordered a pair through Converse's fun design your own program, which at the time let me do black on black with yellow stitching, reinforced pull tab heel, gold eyelets, yellow laces, yellow lining, and embroidered message on the tongue. They've since changed what you can customize on the Chuck 70s, but I'm really happy with the extra durable features of the better model.
Loooooove Converse! Pretty much the only shoe I wear over a decade now. 70’s are now my preferred style now. Loved the All Star II’s when they were making them, I think those had to be my favourite update they attempted; had a couple pairs of the Flyknit ones *chef’s kiss*
When we wore these back in the 70s-80s they were only 12 bucks when they went up to 15 I was in shock 😅 but 60 bucks for them uncomfortable shoes is frickin crazy.
I tune in here the odd time (Subscribed) .. But this is the first I heard of the new modern built Jungle Boot!!!. I'm a Canadian Armed Forces veteran (served in the reserves, many years ago) . I was twice issued a (pre-worn) pair of the original Jungle Boot, with an ounce of that, off white, anti-fungal powder dumped inside!! :) ... Much more comfortable than our standard cobalt boot! Or those awful hard leather parade boots! This is very interesting!! ... Definitely adding my name to the email list here!
I work at vans and recently noticed that they started including the felt/fuzz on the bottom of toddlers and kids shoes, most likely for the same reason converse does it on their shoes.
I have been wearing chuck 70’s every day for the last few years. They last around 11 months before needing replacement. They fail by detaching of the outer rim from the sole or even from the canvas near the toes. Also the canvas near the toes develops tears and holes. They’re really the perfect shoes for me, comfortable, warm in the winter and cool in the summer
I have the same issue, but in my case it seems to happen after about 2-3 months. Decided to try the 70's after 2 pairs of the regular ones failed, but the 70's also had the sole to outer rim separation problem. The shoes are great, but they fail due to quality control. Looking deeper in the spot they separate it seems that there is nothing there to keep them together, not glue or anything. Once the first few millimeters are worn through the whole thing goes...
mine have lasted nearly 2 years now with daily wear, they have detached a bit but nothing to actually compromise the shoe, just looks beaten up. I clean them fairly regularly so idk if that helps or not. also replaced the laces because I washed the old ones with bleach and that destroys them
Good review! Recently I bought Converse Chuck 70 Bosey (A04531C) which is even more upgraded version over regular Chuck 70: rip-stop canvas and thicker and reinforced sole.
If you’re not aware, both Converse and Vans make shoes specifically for skateboarding. So they have their basic shoes you can get from the mall. But then they have lines of shoes you can get from skate shops. I would love to see a video of you comparing them.
Awesome video. As someone who grew up with Chuck Taylor's from the 80s onward, I've got to say, the Chuck 70s offer everything I've always wanted in my traditional canvas sneakers. They are definitely worth all the extra money and more.
This made me go and compare mine. I’ve got a canvas pair of All Stars and a suede pair of 70s both from 2018. My All Stars are noticeably less supportive for the arches and heels than the 70s, and they don’t have the extra stitches on the front, but they DO have the heel piece. So they’ve been cheapened EVEN MORE since. I almost always wear my suede ones since they’re both warmer AND breathe better, so I don’t mind paying less for my brighter-colour occasional-wear canvas ones.
Wow! it really is constructed better, and not just a sales gimmick. Love what you do, it's really a public service. Informing people on where to spend their hard earned money.
I have 6 or 7 pairs of Converse, including the classic chuck high tops and the chuck 70 high tops. I bought both pairs of Chucks 4 or 5 years ago thinking when the classics wear out I'll move on to the 70s, but that classics haven't worn out yet and my 70's are still brand new in the box. I find the classics extremely comfortable too
I think my last pair of converse lasted me for more than 7 years, and the wear and tear is mainly shown on the side of rubber felling out, other than that there's literally nothing to complain about!
Real. I have 3 Converse All Star High models because I love the silhouette and I also go to the gym. The fact that the sole is very close to the ground and does not have as much platform in the heel allows me to have greater balance when handling a bar with plates, but everything you mention in the video is true. I have walked a lot with the 3 pairs and they really are not the most comfortable. I once tried on some Chuck 70s and it really was like night and day, the step feels much more comfortable. Where I may disagree a little, is that although it has a cheap construction, the pair does not break as easily as people think. In my case, without exaggeration, every pair I have of All Star will be more than 4 years old and still Being totally usable, as I say, I have walked a lot with them.
I wear them for weightlifting too. It's night and day compared to using something that's not flat. And honestly, I don't find them uncomfortable anymore. They're not barefoot shoe levels, but I have the wide version, and the collapsed arch on one of my feet is starting to come back as well as the separation in my toes. I've come to realize cushioned insoles are a detriment more than they're a benefit in the long run.
@RoseAnvil I‘m always wondering why you guys don’t have a single video about any boot by „Haix“. Are they just not as known in the US as in the EU? They are even more well known in police and military circles, as they officially provide boots for at least the German and British military.
Own a pair of Chuck 70 in washed Union Jack, but rarely used it. But coincidentally used Jordan 1 yesterday and today I wear the Chuck, I realized that the Chuck is noticeably more comfortable than Jordan 1! It's amazing since the Chuck's construction is lot more simple, using less materials, definitely way cheaper, and use just foam insole-midsole and rubber outsole to make it work! Chuck's models is also iconic and timeless. Now I see how Converse will still rocks for decades to come. PS: Please say hi to Taco for me. He's cute!
No offense, but the 70's were a long time ago. I don't doubt they aren't the same, but it could also be age. I'm considering getting a pair of new balance .. ugh, I'm old.
The trick is to buy All Stars second hand for cheap because people buy them for the fashion but then find that they are not incredibly comfortable; add a Dr. Scholl’s insert or other product and then proceed to be walking on air! After collecting enough All Stars that one can wear for each day of the week, each pair only receives 1/7th of the abuse and usage in comparison to wearing one pair every day thus lasting longer. Furthermore, with a history of athleticism and the silhouette, it’s one of the few pieces of footwear that actually looks sexy on a man or any other mustache-having person. ;^)
If I remember correctly Converse came out with the Chuck Taylor All Star 2 back in 2015 they had a very similar looking lining to what the normal all stars have now and they also had nikes lunarlon in the insoles. They were discontinued after a year or so and then the Chuck 70s came out which personally I still prefer the All Star 2s on foot feel. Converse also released the CX line which was going for the comfort aspect the All Star 2s had. Would be interesting to see the All Star 2s and a CX pair cut in half and compared to these two.
One thing you may want to compare to the Converse, is the Sperry canvas deck shoe. As a kid, I wore the Chuck's, but as I got older, they really started to hurt my feet. My father bought me a pair of Sperry Canvas deck shoes and I wore a pair of them most of the way through high school. I still wear them, and wear them out. I just bought a pair of Converse high tops though, so I'll give them a try. If they aren't comfortable, I will switch back to the Sperrys'.
been wearing chucks my whole life just recently received a new pair but when walking on the concrete they sound like hard plastic not the smooth soft comfortable rubber sole? and were purchased at a undisclosed (reputable} retailer who of which i will not share their name so they can't sue me for defamation, but just know what to look for folks be weary and do your research! and thanks for posting video Sir! great info👍
@@franklinviele2399 been happening a lot lately.. i think it has to do with replying from mobile and/or replying from the notifications tab rather than the video itself..
happy to see this channel almost 1m! I'm happy with my chuck II with Nike Lunarlon insole from 2016(came from jack purcell made in the USA since highshool). was planning to buy chuck70, but i am a bit disappointed with the insole coz i got used to that lunarlon that came with chuck II. original jack purcell to chuck 2 made huge upgrade to comfort for me. and now going chuck 2 to chuck70 is a bit downgrade in my exp that why I personally didn't buy it.
I buy the all-star wide because they’re the closest “barefoot/minimal” style shoe without being a full barefoot shoe. So still good for classic styling if I don’t want to wear my very wide barefoot shoes while going out with certain outfits. The more durable/rigid structure of the chuck 70s aren’t what I value in a pair of converse. I have rigid boots if I want/need that. I value my converse to feel like I’m wearing almost nothing on my feet haha.
Grabbed a pair ofimited 70s during the pandemic Worn them specifically for the gymnand physical exercise Hundreds of miles of cardio. Thousands of pounds lifted. And countless festivals. They are still as durable as day one.
I haven't watched in a while, that is new ink in the last year at the most right? Ahh, there is something special about finally affording those tatts you've dreamt about. Maybe I'm remembering wrong but you've never been shy with those tinker bell ankles and legs so I figure I would notice.
I'll gladly take a pair of Chuck 70s over the regular ones any day. Just off of the shape alone its a win for me. Plus nowadays you can get them in pretty much any color or material on sale, so they end up being the same price and sometimes even cheaper (way under $50) than what the regular Chucks retail for lol
All stars were the shoes of my childhood and I wore through at least 3 pairs. But they weren’t comfortable, wearing them for a whole day of wandering around Rome wasn’t a good idea. Then I switched to vans in about 2015. But last year I bought a pair of chuck 70s with a platform sole. And they are actually my work shoes now, comfortable and more durable any other canvas shoe I have worn so far.
I guarantee you the felt embedded in the sole of the All Stars improved the puncture test results. It's no different than adding rebar to reinforce concrete, mixing horsehair into plaster to reinforce it, or adding steel belts to reinforce tires. The felt fibers act as a reinforcement to the soft rubber sole by binding the rubber together.
I think the felt actually is less slippery if there's a little moisture on the ground. If it's not wet, they are still plenty grippy..maybe actual better for ankles bc theres a minute amount of slip
I got a pair of chuck 70's for $50 CAD and couldn't be happier, cheap as chips and definitely more comfortable then I remember my All Stars being. I also picked up a pair of leather high top platform All Stars which seem to also be more comfortable. I think the platform sole gives it more squish overall.
i have to pairs of 70's, never had regular chuck taylor's and I'm glad i didn't bought them. I love the 70's and thanks for the video, love the content
Even though these are some of the cheapest shoes you’ve cut up I’m finding this more painful than most episodes. Those white chucks & those black chucks are so damn clean. I might have to go buy me a pair of those black Chucks. I already have the white ones.
Just ordered myself my very 1st pair of Chuck All Stars low top. I wasn't aware of the difference in quality compared to Chuck 70 until I watched this video. Anyway, I got a great deal. Paid $30 for them.
Chuck Taylor ll are the most comfortable with Lunarlon insoles hands down for me. Only downside to some was that they didn’t look as good as the originals or 70’s. Too bad they didn’t live long enough to
In the early 70's I had a pair of Leather Green Converse All Stars low top , my school color and my folks paid $35 for them quite spendy for tennis shoes, just ask my mom!
I got a pair of All Stars off the custom page about 6 year ago.I went whole hog and did contracting canvas, antiqued eyelets, a custom heel stripe monogram, and more. They still have the inside heel counter. My newer pair of black All Stars doesn't have the heel counter, but has an outside heel support in a contrasting camo finish. Both are Vietnamese. They feel about the same, but I'd consider a pair of 70s once one of these breaks down. I saw that Converse has finally added a wide option, after, what, 100-some years?
Great video. I was curious about 70s and probably will get them as my experiences are a super mixed bag. Us purchased lasted long time (10 years used 2-3 months a year) and had the felt on the bottom but most european bought fell apart after one season. Cracked rubber on outside where it folded. If 70s will last longer than my US bought pair I’m all for it especially that you can customize them a lot on website.
I love my 70's, I'd definitely say they last longer. BUT, I wouldn't necessarily say they're more comfortable. I kinda like how floppy the all stars are and on some pairs of 70's, those extra reinforcements have actually led to discomfort. Pressure on the pinky toe in particular, which I've never felt on the all stars.
The Chuck 70s are more like the old school chucks. They changed and went to the harder more uncomfortable shoe when they started selling the cheaper ones with the white star at big box stores in the 80s. The old Chuck Taylor’s that NBA players wore were legitimately comfortable (had stitched stripes on the sides). Whenever I buy a regular pair of basic Chucks I buy a fur insole because I can’t stand the rock hard footbed.
I have some Thursday sneakers in Horween leather ($129) and some white minimalist sneakers form Allen Edmonds. The AE's were $67 after military discount. Neither are perfect, but, I prefer leather shoes with a higher build quality. Also, they come in wide widths. Just my opinion and experience. Thank you Weston.
I have both and use the all star as a gym shoe and for that especially on leg day they actually make a pretty good shoe. Also for driving manual transmission.
Converse quality differs based on where they're made too - i was shocked when i got a pair from north america (I'm in NZ) & they were actually super comfortable after owning a dozen in the years prior. Not sure where the north american ones were manufactured, but better than the Indonesian ones by a mile.
Yall prolly get the japanese version, which is different from the nike made ones, the japanese ones are closer to the original design, the nike made converse are more foam/padded
recently purchased the normal chucks and returned them as the quality was terrible and instead opted for the made in Japan versions. made like they used to. would be cool to see a tear up of the Made in USA, Made in Japan, chuck 70's and normal made in Indonesia/china versions
You should do this with the Chuck Pros, which are the skateboarding ones. It would be cool to find out if those are better than this, since they supposedly have better quality materials for their use.
I’d love to see you do a video on the Chuck Taylor All Star Pro’s, the ones meant for skating. My favorite thing about them is they have elastic straps to keep the tongue centered.
Interesting. I am another lifetime Converse wearer, currently have 7 pairs on the go. My "daily" are normally a low top Chuck, which I wear to destruction. My last pair were 70s, and to be frank, they fell apart way earlier than the regular Chuck. The glue between the sole and the rubber surround just fell apart, exposing the inside. Otherwise the rest of the shoe was in good condition. Not sure I will buy another pair, thou I really like the slightly more retro look.
I wonder how chucks stack up to other 60s-70s classic period basketball shoes like PF Flyers and Red Ball Jets both of which are still being made today.
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is the Chuck 70 patch real leather? seems you cut it out from the canvas upper
I need those boots to be available 5 years from now 💔
Glad your remaking the vids from a few years ago with more experience. I love anything Converse
No cushion on these old style sneakers. If you are over 30 do not get them!
@@guyfawkesuThe1 That's True
So...we wore these when we were kids. BUT in the late 1960s Sear sold what appeared to be a Chucks knockoff. The Sears shoes were less than half the price of Chucks at the spots store. However, we discovered that if you peeled the little rubber "sears" lable off the bottom of the shoe you actually owned real Chucks! I suppose that Sears worked some sort of deal with Converse to sell overstock maybe?
At half I gotta wonder if some people made a side hustle out if this. You take something away and it basically gains value if you can manage to sell
@@Gnurklesquimp2 Maybe, but for us, at age 12, we were just happy to get one over on "the man."
You get the same thing with food. The big companies make their own cookies and then make off-brands. Kirkland coffee at COSTCO is actually made by Starbucks!
I actually still have a pair of white high-top Chucks that have Made in the USA on the inside,..and on the label on the rubber on the back/bottom. I got them at an Outlet Mall about 25 years ago. I wear them occasionally just as a conversation piece. Hard to believe that NBA players used to play with them on. It literally feels like you are wearing socks only,......there is so little padding on the bottom.
I imagine they messed their feet up bad.
you can still get pre-nike buyout chucks from converse japan. the government there didn't let nike buy out converse or the trademark in japan so they continued operating independently and never cheapened their shoes.
You will probably most in the early NBA used the leather version more, before the dumb rule in NBA on needing all 90% of shoe white in 1969 when other shoes Adidas Superstar (original high top model came out) and Puma had a model as well that had come in similar colors.
Ever tried balling in a pair of Jordan 1's🤣@@Plague_Doc22
Chucks had a decrease in quality around 1989, the chucks before looked like the 70s model and had a lot of foam and arch support, in the 90s converse moved away from sportswear and removed all thqt extra foam and cushioning so the pre 90s chucks were the best quality. The 90s made in usa are still far better than the modern ones but they dont compare to converse in their prime
I found a pair of 1963 Converse "Football shoes" in a vintage clothing shop, 30 years ago. My father said "I had the same shoes in 1958." The soles are cracked now but I I'm still holding on to them in hope that they can be somehow repaired. Such a cool piece of history.
I have a USA made pair of 1982 chucks in unbleached white canvas original in the box with the receipt still. I wear them every now and then and they haven't self destructed yet which is nice.
I wore these as a child in the late seventies early eighties. I bought a pair off a clearance rack a few years ago and they have become once again my favorite casual footwear. Sort of the original barefoot sneaker but with some squish. I do not run or workout in them however. It's almost hard to believe today that's what they were made for.
Loved the video. I wear the 70's daily for 8 hours a day and love them. The classic style can take you almost anywhere, and access to a variety of colors is pretty great.
Would be interested in a comparison to the All-Star inspired shoes (Nothing New, U.S Rubber, P.F. Flyers), and how they compare to their "upgraded" counterparts (Goral, Thursday).
Looking forward to the next one
R they comfortable?
Wish more people cared about the PF Flyers.
Why? They're trash now. They don't even have the PF insoles that are in the name anymore, just some cheap, flat crap from the dollar store! That's what new ownership does!
I have been wearing Chucks for years. Since the demise of the Chuck Taylor II, I have the 70s as my favourites. I can walk all day in them and they are great for long driving sessions too. I've had Olive Green and Sangria... It might be time for a classic black and egret pair.
Great video!
Still annoyed they quit making the II so quickly. They never made it to stores in any places they were gone so fast
I wore Converse exclusively in the 60s, and 70s because that was all there was. Never understood why I couldn't pass the running test at school until I got a pair of New Balance and blazed through the time tests. 70s Converse sucked. I didn't know shoes could be comfortable until I got a pair of Redwing boots in my Jr. year of high school .
It is a shame they look so good.
Chuck Taylor All Stars and anything Vans produces are torture devices.
@@roberth4395I find them very comfortable. If they were really that torturous, they wouldn't be nearly as popular as they are
@@roberth4395 I love how they look though. I'll keep wearing them. 🔥xd
I have made sooooo many footwear decisions based on your videos... thanks so much! Palladium, Thursday, Converse... all are in my shoe rotations and all because of these videos!
How funny that you just posted this as I was looking to answer this exact question
I was concerned about the reputation that Chucks have for being too narrow for all day comfort, so I sized up. I also custom ordered a pair through Converse's fun design your own program, which at the time let me do black on black with yellow stitching, reinforced pull tab heel, gold eyelets, yellow laces, yellow lining, and embroidered message on the tongue. They've since changed what you can customize on the Chuck 70s, but I'm really happy with the extra durable features of the better model.
Did you find that sizing up makes you resemble Ronald McDonald?😂
@@staycalmnevapor8 exactly, but a more fashionalble Ronald rocking black/gold/yellow threads.
@@karlInSanDiego ✌️🤣🇭🇲
@@karlInSanDiego gold and yellow huh?🤣
I've got wide feet and have no issues with the standard chucks.
Loooooove Converse! Pretty much the only shoe I wear over a decade now. 70’s are now my preferred style now.
Loved the All Star II’s when they were making them, I think those had to be my favourite update they attempted; had a couple pairs of the Flyknit ones *chef’s kiss*
When we wore these back in the 70s-80s they were only 12 bucks when they went up to 15 I was in shock 😅 but 60 bucks for them uncomfortable shoes is frickin crazy.
I tune in here the odd time (Subscribed) .. But this is the first I heard of the new modern built Jungle Boot!!!. I'm a Canadian Armed Forces veteran (served in the reserves, many years ago) .
I was twice issued a (pre-worn) pair of the original Jungle Boot, with an ounce of that, off white, anti-fungal powder dumped inside!! :) ... Much more comfortable than our standard cobalt boot! Or those awful hard leather parade boots!
This is very interesting!! ... Definitely adding my name to the email list here!
I work at vans and recently noticed that they started including the felt/fuzz on the bottom of toddlers and kids shoes, most likely for the same reason converse does it on their shoes.
I have been wearing chuck 70’s every day for the last few years. They last around 11 months before needing replacement. They fail by detaching of the outer rim from the sole or even from the canvas near the toes. Also the canvas near the toes develops tears and holes. They’re really the perfect shoes for me, comfortable, warm in the winter and cool in the summer
My Chuck 70s squeak soooooo bad though. 😢
I have the same issue, but in my case it seems to happen after about 2-3 months. Decided to try the 70's after 2 pairs of the regular ones failed, but the 70's also had the sole to outer rim separation problem. The shoes are great, but they fail due to quality control. Looking deeper in the spot they separate it seems that there is nothing there to keep them together, not glue or anything. Once the first few millimeters are worn through the whole thing goes...
They have been making these for decades and still can't make them right. I've had chinese knockoffs that don't suffer from this detachment problem.
@@Keith_TM Mine squeaked a lot from the moisture of my foot. Started wearing wool socks and it stopped squeaking for me
mine have lasted nearly 2 years now with daily wear, they have detached a bit but nothing to actually compromise the shoe, just looks beaten up. I clean them fairly regularly so idk if that helps or not. also replaced the laces because I washed the old ones with bleach and that destroys them
Chuck 70s always shred my pinky toes whereas all stars don't, thanks to this video I now see why 👏
Good review!
Recently I bought Converse Chuck 70 Bosey (A04531C) which is even more upgraded version over regular Chuck 70: rip-stop canvas and thicker and reinforced sole.
If you’re not aware, both Converse and Vans make shoes specifically for skateboarding. So they have their basic shoes you can get from the mall. But then they have lines of shoes you can get from skate shops. I would love to see a video of you comparing them.
Classic chucks come in wide fitting. 70s don’t
This ☝️
Damn. 😟
The website says 70’s come in wide if you want
@@12Radius Ooo! Guess I need to check it out then. Thanks
Mmmmhh
fun fact the Indonesian version of the regular All Star is all rubber outsole because its made in Indonesia and no need for reducing import tax
As someone in the international trade industry, I love that you showed the HTS in this video
Awesome video. As someone who grew up with Chuck Taylor's from the 80s onward, I've got to say, the Chuck 70s offer everything I've always wanted in my traditional canvas sneakers. They are definitely worth all the extra money and more.
This made me go and compare mine. I’ve got a canvas pair of All Stars and a suede pair of 70s both from 2018. My All Stars are noticeably less supportive for the arches and heels than the 70s, and they don’t have the extra stitches on the front, but they DO have the heel piece. So they’ve been cheapened EVEN MORE since. I almost always wear my suede ones since they’re both warmer AND breathe better, so I don’t mind paying less for my brighter-colour occasional-wear canvas ones.
Wow! it really is constructed better, and not just a sales gimmick. Love what you do, it's really a public service. Informing people on where to spend their hard earned money.
Tip!
I clean my leather Chucks with a general purpose degreaser and a brush.
Then finish with a matt finish tire shine…. Works like magic! 👍🏼
I have 6 or 7 pairs of Converse, including the classic chuck high tops and the chuck 70 high tops. I bought both pairs of Chucks 4 or 5 years ago thinking when the classics wear out I'll move on to the 70s, but that classics haven't worn out yet and my 70's are still brand new in the box. I find the classics extremely comfortable too
I think my last pair of converse lasted me for more than 7 years, and the wear and tear is mainly shown on the side of rubber felling out, other than that there's literally nothing to complain about!
Real.
I have 3 Converse All Star High models because I love the silhouette and I also go to the gym. The fact that the sole is very close to the ground and does not have as much platform in the heel allows me to have greater balance when handling a bar with plates, but everything you mention in the video is true. I have walked a lot with the 3 pairs and they really are not the most comfortable. I once tried on some Chuck 70s and it really was like night and day, the step feels much more comfortable.
Where I may disagree a little, is that although it has a cheap construction, the pair does not break as easily as people think. In my case, without exaggeration, every pair I have of All Star will be more than 4 years old and still Being totally usable, as I say, I have walked a lot with them.
Yes, the flatness makes them very useful as weightlifting shoes. Many excellent lifters use them for that purpose.
I wear them for weightlifting too. It's night and day compared to using something that's not flat.
And honestly, I don't find them uncomfortable anymore. They're not barefoot shoe levels, but I have the wide version, and the collapsed arch on one of my feet is starting to come back as well as the separation in my toes. I've come to realize cushioned insoles are a detriment more than they're a benefit in the long run.
Very cool video edit, specially 3D shoe. Great content as always.
Consider reviewing the new clark wallabee as the design was revamped
@RoseAnvil I‘m always wondering why you guys don’t have a single video about any boot by „Haix“. Are they just not as known in the US as in the EU?
They are even more well known in police and military circles, as they officially provide boots for at least the German and British military.
Own a pair of Chuck 70 in washed Union Jack, but rarely used it. But coincidentally used Jordan 1 yesterday and today I wear the Chuck, I realized that the Chuck is noticeably more comfortable than Jordan 1! It's amazing since the Chuck's construction is lot more simple, using less materials, definitely way cheaper, and use just foam insole-midsole and rubber outsole to make it work! Chuck's models is also iconic and timeless. Now I see how Converse will still rocks for decades to come.
PS: Please say hi to Taco for me. He's cute!
I have no interest in canvas shoes, don't understand how they can be comfortable. But i enjoyed the history lesson and break down, thank you!
As somebody who wore them to play basketball in the 70s, they are not the same. I buy the medium high and they are so comfortable.
Can you explain how they used to be? And is the medium high comparable to the shoe when you played or just something you prefer right now?
No offense, but the 70's were a long time ago. I don't doubt they aren't the same, but it could also be age.
I'm considering getting a pair of new balance .. ugh, I'm old.
@@rodiona8781 yeah they only come up to the bottom of your ankle and they’re padded around the neck
The trick is to buy All Stars second hand for cheap because people buy them for the fashion but then find that they are not incredibly comfortable; add a Dr. Scholl’s insert or other product and then proceed to be walking on air! After collecting enough All Stars that one can wear for each day of the week, each pair only receives 1/7th of the abuse and usage in comparison to wearing one pair every day thus lasting longer. Furthermore, with a history of athleticism and the silhouette, it’s one of the few pieces of footwear that actually looks sexy on a man or any other mustache-having person. ;^)
If I remember correctly Converse came out with the Chuck Taylor All Star 2 back in 2015 they had a very similar looking lining to what the normal all stars have now and they also had nikes lunarlon in the insoles. They were discontinued after a year or so and then the Chuck 70s came out which personally I still prefer the All Star 2s on foot feel. Converse also released the CX line which was going for the comfort aspect the All Star 2s had. Would be interesting to see the All Star 2s and a CX pair cut in half and compared to these two.
Im here only cause ive heard that navy seals use those in operations, at least sometimes
One thing you may want to compare to the Converse, is the Sperry canvas deck shoe. As a kid, I wore the Chuck's, but as I got older, they really started to hurt my feet. My father bought me a pair of Sperry Canvas deck shoes and I wore a pair of them most of the way through high school. I still wear them, and wear them out. I just bought a pair of Converse high tops though, so I'll give them a try. If they aren't comfortable, I will switch back to the Sperrys'.
Hey bro, I just got my first pair of Nick's work boots today. Between those and the Smugs I am leathered up! Thanks for the recommendations.
My knees hurt looking at these
13:40 the “chew” of choice lol 😂
The toebox of the regular chucks is roomier than the narrow 70's, which makes it feel more comfortable.
been wearing chucks my whole life just recently received a new pair but when walking on the concrete they sound like hard plastic not the smooth soft comfortable rubber sole? and were purchased at a undisclosed (reputable} retailer who of which i will not share their name so they can't sue me for defamation, but just know what to look for folks be weary and do your research! and thanks for posting video Sir! great info👍
Can't go wrong with a good old fashion pair of Chuck's... will always have a home in my rotation...
Fun fact, the Pacific Northwest does have jungles. Multiple temperate rainforests up here.
in 10-15 years, we'll have CA weather year round with the way things have been going lol
PF Flyers still slaying converse
Never heard of them is that an out of state thing?
@@771shadowolf PF Flyers are the "other Chucks" but more comfortable in my experience.
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@@franklinviele2399 been happening a lot lately.. i think it has to do with replying from mobile and/or replying from the notifications tab rather than the video itself..
PF's are trash. Don't even have their signature PF insoles anymore. Red Ball Jets are where it's at if you don't want Chucks.
happy to see this channel almost 1m!
I'm happy with my chuck II with Nike Lunarlon insole from 2016(came from jack purcell made in the USA since highshool).
was planning to buy chuck70, but i am a bit disappointed with the insole coz i got used to that lunarlon that came with chuck II. original jack purcell to chuck 2 made huge upgrade to comfort for me. and now going chuck 2 to chuck70 is a bit downgrade in my exp that why I personally didn't buy it.
You should get a set of Altama Maritime Assault Boots/Shoes. They're basically combat Converses.
I buy the all-star wide because they’re the closest “barefoot/minimal” style shoe without being a full barefoot shoe. So still good for classic styling if I don’t want to wear my very wide barefoot shoes while going out with certain outfits. The more durable/rigid structure of the chuck 70s aren’t what I value in a pair of converse. I have rigid boots if I want/need that. I value my converse to feel like I’m wearing almost nothing on my feet haha.
The all black version looks so sick
Grabbed a pair ofimited 70s during the pandemic
Worn them specifically for the gymnand physical exercise
Hundreds of miles of cardio. Thousands of pounds lifted. And countless festivals.
They are still as durable as day one.
I haven't watched in a while, that is new ink in the last year at the most right? Ahh, there is something special about finally affording those tatts you've dreamt about. Maybe I'm remembering wrong but you've never been shy with those tinker bell ankles and legs so I figure I would notice.
I hoop in regular Chucks outdoors. They work pretty well.
I'll gladly take a pair of Chuck 70s over the regular ones any day. Just off of the shape alone its a win for me. Plus nowadays you can get them in pretty much any color or material on sale, so they end up being the same price and sometimes even cheaper (way under $50) than what the regular Chucks retail for lol
All stars were the shoes of my childhood and I wore through at least 3 pairs. But they weren’t comfortable, wearing them for a whole day of wandering around Rome wasn’t a good idea. Then I switched to vans in about 2015.
But last year I bought a pair of chuck 70s with a platform sole. And they are actually my work shoes now, comfortable and more durable any other canvas shoe I have worn so far.
I guarantee you the felt embedded in the sole of the All Stars improved the puncture test results. It's no different than adding rebar to reinforce concrete, mixing horsehair into plaster to reinforce it, or adding steel belts to reinforce tires. The felt fibers act as a reinforcement to the soft rubber sole by binding the rubber together.
The editing of these videos is getting pretty damn good
I think the felt actually is less slippery if there's a little moisture on the ground. If it's not wet, they are still plenty grippy..maybe actual better for ankles bc theres a minute amount of slip
I got a pair of chuck 70's for $50 CAD and couldn't be happier, cheap as chips and definitely more comfortable then I remember my All Stars being. I also picked up a pair of leather high top platform All Stars which seem to also be more comfortable. I think the platform sole gives it more squish overall.
You think that's cheap? 😂 They cost way less than a tenth of that to produce. Westerners get ripped off big time and still think they made a deal 😂
Wish they made the 70s in wide
@@zbhelm they do. Check the website
@@zbhelm They do make wide. Check the website
They do.
They do make them in wide. You can order them that way off their site for the same price.
Oooo I had no idea! Thanks for letting me know.
i have to pairs of 70's, never had regular chuck taylor's and I'm glad i didn't bought them. I love the 70's and thanks for the video, love the content
Even though these are some of the cheapest shoes you’ve cut up I’m finding this more painful than most episodes. Those white chucks & those black chucks are so damn clean. I might have to go buy me a pair of those black Chucks. I already have the white ones.
Just ordered myself my very 1st pair of Chuck All Stars low top. I wasn't aware of the difference in quality compared to Chuck 70 until I watched this video. Anyway, I got a great deal. Paid $30 for them.
In the 80s, I had a pair of Chuck Taylor canvas high tops that had a black rubber lug sole. They were better than the regular high tops.
Chuck Taylor ll are the most comfortable with Lunarlon insoles hands down for me. Only downside to some was that they didn’t look as good as the originals or 70’s. Too bad they didn’t live long enough to
The premium models used to be called "All Stars" and the cheaper models were called the "Coach".
In the early 70's I had a pair of Leather Green Converse All Stars low top , my school color and my folks paid $35 for them quite spendy for tennis shoes, just ask my mom!
I always come back to this channel to have the ASMR cutting experience.
I got a pair of All Stars off the custom page about 6 year ago.I went whole hog and did contracting canvas, antiqued eyelets, a custom heel stripe monogram, and more. They still have the inside heel counter. My newer pair of black All Stars doesn't have the heel counter, but has an outside heel support in a contrasting camo finish. Both are Vietnamese. They feel about the same, but I'd consider a pair of 70s once one of these breaks down. I saw that Converse has finally added a wide option, after, what, 100-some years?
We had swede Converse low top on our JV and Varsity HS teams from '72 through '77 and beyond.
Great video. I was curious about 70s and probably will get them as my experiences are a super mixed bag. Us purchased lasted long time (10 years used 2-3 months a year) and had the felt on the bottom but most european bought fell apart after one season. Cracked rubber on outside where it folded. If 70s will last longer than my US bought pair I’m all for it especially that you can customize them a lot on website.
I love my 70's, I'd definitely say they last longer. BUT, I wouldn't necessarily say they're more comfortable. I kinda like how floppy the all stars are and on some pairs of 70's, those extra reinforcements have actually led to discomfort. Pressure on the pinky toe in particular, which I've never felt on the all stars.
All I wore back in the 70's were black all star hi-tops.
late 00s: Goodyear PF Flyers
I couldn't afford them now.
The Chuck 70s are more like the old school chucks. They changed and went to the harder more uncomfortable shoe when they started selling the cheaper ones with the white star at big box stores in the 80s. The old Chuck Taylor’s that NBA players wore were legitimately comfortable (had stitched stripes on the sides). Whenever I buy a regular pair of basic Chucks I buy a fur insole because I can’t stand the rock hard footbed.
It really goes to show; that the canvas chuck's took nearly as much force to puncture as the "leather" RM Williams boots.
I didn't know until i will watch video about cutting shoes and comparing 😄
Absolutely track down a pair of early 70's Chucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys gotta get the Sketchers tacticle. They're super cheap waterproof boots and decently popular the way I understand
Can you review Maison Margiela gats? I’d love to see how good the calf-split and lamb skin leather compares to other designer sneakers 🙏
Always love the sound of you cutting through the heel. 🤷♂️
I'm just glad they finally started selling them in wide.
In 2001 these shoes were like $19 at Kmart. If they didn't have the color you wanted, you'd get white ones and some dye.
I’ve my my CDG converse for a while now way more comfy than the regular all starts
I've worn chuck Taylors since I was young, they definitely don't make them like they used to, the newer ones don't even last me a year.
Love Chucks. Dress up or down and fit any style.
I have some Thursday sneakers in Horween leather ($129) and some white minimalist sneakers form Allen Edmonds. The AE's were $67 after military discount. Neither are perfect, but, I prefer leather shoes with a higher build quality. Also, they come in wide widths. Just my opinion and experience. Thank you Weston.
I have both and use the all star as a gym shoe and for that especially on leg day they actually make a pretty good shoe. Also for driving manual transmission.
I've always added some dr scholl's gel inserts and they're remarkably comfy
Converse quality differs based on where they're made too - i was shocked when i got a pair from north america (I'm in NZ) & they were actually super comfortable after owning a dozen in the years prior. Not sure where the north american ones were manufactured, but better than the Indonesian ones by a mile.
Yall prolly get the japanese version, which is different from the nike made ones, the japanese ones are closer to the original design, the nike made converse are more foam/padded
I for one would like to see that ‘70s pair that you’ve got compared to modern Chuck’s. It’d be a cool video. But would be a shame to cut into them!
recently purchased the normal chucks and returned them as the quality was terrible and instead opted for the made in Japan versions. made like they used to. would be cool to see a tear up of the Made in USA, Made in Japan, chuck 70's and normal made in Indonesia/china versions
You should do this with the Chuck Pros, which are the skateboarding ones. It would be cool to find out if those are better than this, since they supposedly have better quality materials for their use.
I’d love to see you do a video on the Chuck Taylor All Star Pro’s, the ones meant for skating.
My favorite thing about them is they have elastic straps to keep the tongue centered.
Interesting. I am another lifetime Converse wearer, currently have 7 pairs on the go. My "daily" are normally a low top Chuck, which I wear to destruction. My last pair were 70s, and to be frank, they fell apart way earlier than the regular Chuck. The glue between the sole and the rubber surround just fell apart, exposing the inside. Otherwise the rest of the shoe was in good condition. Not sure I will buy another pair, thou I really like the slightly more retro look.
Novesta Star Dribble are a good alternative, slightly less stylish and more rough though
I would love to see a video on the CONS ERX line from the late 80's.
Those are some of Converse's wildest shoes in terms of design and tech.
I wonder how chucks stack up to other 60s-70s classic period basketball shoes like PF Flyers and Red Ball Jets both of which are still being made today.