The Ultimate Alternative to Converse Chuck Taylors!
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- I did a video a few weeks back on five canvas kicks that were better than Converse. Don't get me wrong I love the look of a pair of Cons. I don't think there's a better style of trainers to go with a pair of selvedge denim jeans.
But converse, how can I put this. They are kinda crap. There are better alternatives out there.
I had a lot of guys reaching out and saying, yeah, they were shit but with the Chuck 70, they fixed it. I had so many guys reach out that I thought. This is something I need to check out. So we are going to check it out. We are going to check it out with these. This is a brand spanking new pair of chuck 70. We are going to see if Converse really did fix the Chuck Taylor.
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Surpisingly the tounge stays in place even without the loop. Ive worn chuck since my childhood. My circulation was never without a pair of chucks. The 70s is the best chucks converse ever made and Ive ever worn.
Same Here Sir! Converse 70s are my favorite footwear. They were back in the day's and still are. On The 💯. ☮❤
Yeah I’ve never had an issue with the tongue moving.
All I’ve had was slight shifting of the tongue of my converse chuck 70, still stays in place perfectly fine
mine moves like shit, it might be its a size too big
I own a pair of converse that are actually from the early 1970s. And I must say they are quite comfortable. I would like to see you do a video comparing the Chuck 70s to an original pair from the 1970s.
He never said he has a pair.. but you do so you do that video then?..
this was a really fun video, and i thought i'd share my experience with my Chuck 70s after almost 1 year of wear (as well as some months of skating in them)
my absolute favorite thing about the 70s is the tongue construction. the two lateral stitchings you see on each shoe is actually because the tongue has a winged shape that hugs your toes. that creates a 5 layer of canvas region for your toes. to me it just feels so amazing, so tight, rigid and secure, it gives me a lot of precision when skating, a lot of lateral support and gives the feeling like the shoes are just an extention of my foot.
then i also love the memory foam midsole, that blue foam underneath the insole. it just makes this shoe the most comfortable sneaker i've ever owned. i also love how durable and tough they are, they have a lot of rubber and the canvas upper has still not disappointed me even after a lot of skating and cleaning. they still feel like they have a brand new structure.
finally, they are absolutely the most beautiful pair of shoes in my opinion. they look so mature, so tough but also so casual and cool. so many small details and textures, but such a simple and classic sillhouette. they've held up amazing for so long under many rough conditions and they are as comfortable, durable and beautiful as ever.
and just to correct some of the things you said in the video: yes, they are definitely vulcanized, and being vulcanized does not mean that you need to be able to see the rubber melted onto the upper. in fact, almost every modern vulcanized shoe has tried to not have that happen, i'm surprised the Novestas still do. and second, please do not put your shoes into the washing machine lol, Converse themselves tells you to avoid that at all costs.
Isn't vulcanised more a type of some than anything. Where the outsole is attached to the upper through a wrap around rubber foxing
I bought a pair of 70’s a year ago. After being disappointed & fed up with wearing the regular Chucks for years. . I love em. They’re what Chuck Taylors used to be.
Had mine for 3 years now, my former everyday wear. Barely any sole sep, it's holding up really well
Glad you got yourself a pair of 70s after the last video! The inner canvas hasn’t worn out at all for me at least, and I’ve been wearing the hell out of these. I’ve never seen the Novesta here in the US but I’d love to try them out. Thumbs up!
If you want to check out novesta there are a couple places that sell them. I got mine at a store called Clever Luck here in Denver. They have a website if you’re interested.
@@chriszietz1236 thanks I’ll check them out!
I’ve recently got a pair of 70s and am very happy with them. You definitely deserve more subs btw!
I've had my pair of chuck 70's for more than two years now with consistent wear through that time - so far I have no complaints whatsoever, besides maybe the outsole being a bit soft and wearing down in certain areas like the heel. They're worth the 80 or 85 USD, but if you can find them on sale there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't get yourself a pair.
Yeah that’s a good pair of shoes for that price.
@@DiscoFeverYeahYeahYeah_07 you just have to look. Tilly's has the chuck 70 high in yellow for 50 bucks.
Agreed. I bought my parchment 70s for $60, and my black ones for $50. Was never a big chuck taylor fan growing up, but these are pretty nice.
I really loved the new 70's. It made me go back wearing Chuck's. I have the classic black high top and the color you got will be my next one.
It is a really nice sneaker. I have to admit.
Me too. Absolutely brilliant and now much more solid. Makes me want to wear them everyday.
Totally agree! i love the look of chucks, but i've had many pairs, and they only hold up for about 4-5months, and then they fall apart, especially on the sides where the toes bend. I have 2 pairs on novestas, a pair of highs, and a pair of lows. They seem to hold together a bit better, and the insole is pretty comfortable 😊
Hi, I would like to by a pair of novestas but I can find them only on online shops, so can't try them before bying. Can you telle me how novestas size compare to converse as you have both of them. Can you telle me what size you wear for each sneaker?
@@diwi7659 Hey Di Wi I use the same size in Novesta as I do in my converse chucks
@@Shak611 oh, ok, that's easier to understand for me the size : ) thanks!
The converse CTAS Pro skate shoes are also pretty good. But are made with suede instead of canvas.
Hey man can you please do a guide to novesta shoes, I really like them but I can’t find any info on them, I live in the us, can you talk about size fit and all that crap?
been waiting for this, I can attest with my chuck 70 and its durability
Folks seem to be really happy with them. I decided to send mine back in the end. Too narrow and I’ve got too many shoes 😂
@@CeeAreDee damn miss opportunity 🤣
Novesta has a little paper logo on the outside were you able to cut that off completely without leaving any stuck to the shoe?
Just purchased my first pair of Novesta’s today. My biggest curiosity is per their sizing. I was told to go “…a whole size down” so I did. I live in the states and my usual athletic shoe size a US 11.5/ UK 11. So I went with a UK 10. Here’s to crossed fingers!
Hi! Any update on Novesta's sizing? Cheers
@@motoric5188 I normally wear US 11 / 44-46. 46 in Adidas, and my Novesta's are 45.
@@tonysoprano4883 thank you!
what model of Novestas are those and where can you buy them in Canada?
I have a pair of high top parchment chuck 70s and a pair of high top ecru gum bottom novestas. Love them both. I really like the waffle rubber sole on the novestas and I like the thickness on the new chuck 70s. Both are awesome 👌🏻 I can't say one is superior. These are the only canvas sneaks I have, I want to try US rubber companies sneaks, they look to be Sligh higher quality than novesta and chuck 70s.
Why no mention or link to the Novestas in the comments?
do you recommend them matt?
Man i miss the look of these i gota cop me a pair in natural asap!
I really want those pair of Novestas but they sold out 😕
In fixed chuck in my low suede version + 1 fixed thing - midsole EVA and for me this version comfortable like a old running sneaker ( I can walk all day long). But we see to many chuck on foots (pop thing)...and time to time I put on my vintage Cebo (simular Novesta brand from Chech republic) to have outsiders look)))
Cebo. Interesting. Need to check them out!
Any help on Novesta sizing? I’ve heard they fit big. Is the number on the sole the insole length in cm? Thanks
I never understood why people say they fit big. I pick my regular size, 45. The number is indeed the insole length. My feet are about 29 cm and I choose the 30 cm size.
I have owned my Chuck 70s now for about 9 months and they are beginning to fall apart around where your foot bends as you walk. However, I can’t say that they are not a durable shoe, as I have worn them every single day to college and work. So basically if you wear only Chuck 70s every day for about 12-14 hours a day, you can expect them to last you about 9 months. I also would say that if you have extremely flat feet like I do, you are going to need some sort of insert that gives arch support but also one that will actually fit the silhouette of the shoe.
I ended up swapping this out for some novestas. 2 years in and beginning to crumble.
They have stopped selling converse in India :( So i transitioned to Clarks desert boots!!
I switched to the 70's a few years ago but the 70's always fail in the midsole/ outsole.... the glue that holds the outsole to the midsole fails and I end up with a hole between the brown rubber on bottom and white sidewall rubber. This has happened with every single pair of 70's that I own. Earliest was 3 months in.... longest it took was 9 months.
My inner canvas of the chuck 70's mostley fail around the one year mark (heavy wear). being where my big toe is and at the heel. But I never got and discomfort from that. I cannot wear them for full walking days in them too flat and after a while the insole loses some of it's squishiness. They last me max 1,5-2 years thats when the upper canvas it's getting to riped up.
That’s a good amount of time tho. They really seem to stand up to wear and tear.
@@CeeAreDee I'll give the Novesta's a try when my current pair wears out. They are pretty easy to get where I live.
I too was a new convert to the Chuck 70s a few years back, and anytime I hear someone talking about how they don't like Chucks or don't find them comfortable, I tell them about these. Welcome to the club! :D
I'm on my second pair now, and only had to get rid of my first because I wore through the bottom. First time that ever happened to me with Chucks - the old pairs would always die from sidewall separation.
Regarding sizing - I went a down a half size with my first pair because they felt a little long. They were snug at first but got more comfortable as I wore them in. My second pair I ordered my normal size, and overall I'm MUCH happier with them.
They seem bang on with the sizing. I’ll have to say. Novesta are not that good in that regard. Sizes are all over the place n
@@CeeAreDee I purchased two CT70 Limited Editions a couple of month ago, one in brown suede, one in brown pull-up leather. Before wearing I gave both to my cobbler. He added a rubber outsole, so it will be very easy to replace it when worn down!
I replaced the original insoles with my orthopedic insoles, so I have a lot of arch support and the overall comfort is great!
So staying TTS is the better option for chuck 70s really then? I'm thinking of getting a pair but torn re sizing
Great Channel. Love your Contest. Special thanks for the Hint about the Novesta sneakers. Could Someone help me out with there sitze in redwing and there size in Novesta. I got a 44 in redwing and thinking about to get a 44 in Novestas as well. But the sizing Chart of novestas tells me to get a 43. Any help is welcome
So I take a 42 in red wings and a 43 in novesta. With red wings I always size down.
I don’t think people buy canvas shoes for support reasons. It’s all about lack of structure, flexibility, lightness. I recently bought a pair of novestas and I’m trying to think what I can replace the insoles with, they are too heavy and the arch is so high.
I’m trying to chase and find an upmarket pair of feiyue shoes. They are dafu now, £10 on aliexpress!
I think it’s all about what your feet need. I need the support in the arch. I had a pair of Feiyue for Kung Fu and there were fine for that but as a shoe to wear day to day they would ruin my feet.
I have had many pairs of Chuck 70s and they are great, at least much better than the All Stars. I’ve worn them for a year straight as well and they were pretty beat up. The sole tends to separate and at that point their life is pretty much over. I really like them though, you get the classic feel of converse with much better quality. I would love to try the Converse Made In Japan or some vintage Made In USA to see what quality was like on those
Just a year? That’s not good.
hello, is there a difference in size between the regular all star and the chuck 70? Many believe that I have to buy 1/2 or 1 size smaller to fit correctly. Is that so? Greeting
To be honest there seems to be a huge difference between the different manufacturing runs. In both sizing and details and quality. So I’d be reluctant to give any concrete advice.
In my experience tho. They fitted true to size.
My fav Chuck style sneakers: Nike SB HUFxBlazer Premium SE in Black and in Natural.
Hey cee are dee,
Do you know if the star dribble insoles fit the chuck 70? I saw that you can order insoles from novesta.
This would fix the arch support issue for the chuck 70
I think it’s better just getting a pair of novestas 😂. I guess the insoles are a bit wide for the cons
@@CeeAreDee haha, i still got a pair of chuck 70’s though 😬. Would be better to just replace the insoles for now. I’m gonna buy a pair of insoles and cut them to the size of the converse insoles.
Thanks for your reply!
Hi, can you tell if their size correspond? Like Converse's 44 = Novesta's 44? (44 il a europeen size)
Cons are a bit narrower in my experience.
@@CeeAreDee ok, thaks, but you wear both in the same size?
the chuck 70s are the nicest converse sneakers in terms of quality and comfort, worth spending extra on the upgrade
Too bad they don't sell those Novestas in the US. They do ship to the US from Europe, but i want to be able to try them on.
Personally I think the weakness of the chuck taylors is the sole. It just doesn't give any support and it gets internally destroyed too quick. After a while it's like if there's a black hole under your heel and it's just bad for your body. Love the look though.
Even with the new sole. I know a lot of folks hated the old own but loved the new.
Agreed!
but what about the hi and low pf flyers?
I heard they are being phased out.
love the video
I love my Novestas and they would be perfect if they came in a 43.5. I have a 28cm foot and the 44 is too big unless I wear thick wool socks.
Yeah. I’m kinda in between also. 44 in the high tops. 43 in the lows.
Vulcanizing is a process of making rubber, nothing to do with how the sole is joined to the body. Vulcanized rubber can be glued onto a shoe.
Oh, yeah? so whats the process of bonding the rubber to the sole?
@@CeeAreDee Not really sure there. I suppose heat bonding or heat welding would be an adequate enough term. But yes a quick google will tell you that vulcanizing is melting rubber with sulfur to make it more durable.
I had a pair of made in Japan All stars Chuck and it’s crazy durable!
same, they are just expensive and hard to find unless you live in japan
Great, now I want THESE Novestas, but they seem to be sold out everywhere…
Let me know if you can find that exact color of novesta, need em.
It was from the Universal Works x Novesta collab in 2019. They are all sold out so second hand is your only option at this point.
If you do want to see the difference between the 70 and the basic ones, look up rose anvil he goes pretty in depth👌🏽
He does such a good job. It’s painful to watch him cutting some of the boots in half but really worth it in fact. Such a good channel.
The red and the blue are melted onto the converse actually
The Novesta's look sweet. Does anyone have a pair in the States? I've been considering Nothing New for my next canvas pair.
I’m getting my first pair of Novesta’s in a few days. I’ll let you know. I opted to go down a size per the customer service rep. (11/45=11.5 US. My usual size. I went with a size 10.)
@@BrianVonClick yes please let me know that you think. Is your usual size your Brannock size or what size you wear in a specific shoe? Thanks
@@BrianVonClick hi curious how your Novesta's are working out for you. Thanks for your time.
I have two pairs of chuck 70s in that color and in black, the thing that bothers me the most is that the eyelets start to leave this black gunk/residue on the laces and the tongue after a certain period of time. MADDENING.
Are they rusting? I’ve had that a few times.
@@CeeAreDee nope! No rust. I think it has to do with the eyelets being cheap.
Weird. Hope it’s not lead or something harmful 😟
Many older people now have wide feet..I noticed the standard chucks now come in wide! The bad news is not in the chuck 70s
CEE R DEEE YOU NEDD TO TRY THE 150$ MADE IN JAPAN MODELS TOO :O only can get them on ebay too I think
From Malden MA here 🤙🤙🤙
They are good. The only thing I don't like Is the toe box isnt as roomy as the all stars.
I guess I’m the odd man out. I had mine for less than a year and the bottom sole came apart from the rest. The uppers are much better then the regular but still a let down.
Chuck 70s were never for me either. Mine squeaked and creaked when I walked or even just stood up and moved my feet slightly. They fit very long and narrow as well. They look amazing but Novestas are just so much better.
I've had both chuck 70s and Novesta. For me, the novesta are a far more durable shoe. However, the chuck 70s are decent, but the sole did wear away after a year, and the tongue kept twisting.
Winner, Novesta. With an added bonus of looking premium and not having the majority of people knowing what you're wearing.
The lack of the lace loop on the Chuck 70’s is such a bust for me. The tongue may as well be a silverware linen. Otherwise, it’s perfect. Just a frustrating omission to a more expensive and “upgraded” version of the bare bones All-Star classic.
That's weird my converse have that little tab on the tounge
Hmm. Different factories and production batches perhaps.
I wore converse all through the 90s and my last pair was in 2010. I recently bought a pair of classic chucks and they were total crap. The canvas is different and crappy and the lining is spongey. They’re more crap then they used to be. So I grabbed some Chuck 70. They’re significantly better. Yes. But the sizing and fit feel different. Like the 12s are too big and the 11.5 too small. It’s maddening. Adidas Nizza fit great
I love my novestas a lot, I’ll have to check out the 70’s now.
70s are good. But I’m still a novesta fan for life. 😂
@@CeeAreDee I’m stoked the store I used to work at here in Denver carries Novesta. Once I found them I purchased a couple pairs.
The colourway is called parchment..
These but japan made with the vibram sole is crazy. they’re called Converse addicts.
2:24 hahaha throwing fits reference?
Haha. Dude. So glad someone got it 😂
You literally only opened it and talked but didn't try them one bit tho
There's made in Japan converse too for about 150$ on ebay
Have a look at converse addict is basically the highest quality converse you could get
10:03 the 70s outsole not durable i notice when i walking long distance street and idid not abuse heel down outsole scrape the surface ground and i walk normally crease them and walk and the heel outsole are damage the millimeter maybe 5 and i will used them long day to test if still durable compare to classic and the grip of 70s in little dust in tiles and its not grip and squeak .
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I was never a big fan of the Chucks, I had my first pair when I was 45-ish it was a leather model and damn they were uncomfortable !
Then I slided my feet in Jack Purcells... no more Chucks for myself, only Jacks ! I have a canvas pair and a leather pair.
The only downside : not easy to get high tops, my two pairs are lows.
Never tried a pair. I do like the grin tho.
You need to try the 150$ made in Japan high tops
He owns the other shoe brand lol
I always have a chuck classic in my rotation ever since i can remember wearing shoes and yes i agree that the 70s are better than the classics but i still have a classic in my wardrobe and only use it for special occasions(example: i wore them in my friends wedding with a suit. I also wore the classic with suit combo whenever I do a presentation in the office, i am known in the office as the "sneakerhead"). But on a regular day mondays - thursday chuck 70s and friday(or sometimes saturday) other fancy sneaker(or trainers). Ans so far my last pair of 70s had been with me for 3 and half(from the time i post this comment 04/16/2023) so the build quality is significantly greater than the classic which only last me 1 and a half year(2 years if i am luck).
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I bought a pair of converse recently. I’ve only worn them probably less than 10 times, and the rubber has come away and split. Fuckin useless.
The 70s? Or the shitty original all stars?
Old chucks are a scam, but the 70s are great imo.
Completely subjective, but there is no winning against the aestethic of Converse Chuck 70s. If only they had a shank and were resolable.
Novestas are made in Slovakia, whereas Converse are made in Vietnam. That alone is argument enough for me to choose Novesta.
This guy is biased as can be. He can’t just give it to the Cons because he is brand loyal to the other brand?? Terrible review
Nike blazers are better imo
Pf flyers and pro keds are also superior to chucks, 70s or otherwise
I heard thar pf we’re being closed down.
I don't care: I wear the Classic version, customized in the custom part of the Converse official web site. And the custom version has the lace loop and binding to finish the sneakers.
There is NOTHING that compares to classic Chuck Taylor Converse All-Stars. I've been wearing a new pair EVERY DAY, all day, since February! The sole is nice and squishy. And I clean the rubber with toothpaste and a discarded old brush.
A new custom pair of pastel tie-dyes for summer is on its way (after they finish making them) and my shoelaces are already here! I'm happy! They have wide-widths! For little feet like mine! (I'm a lady.) I have A COLLECTION from the 1980s!!! They are now too small and some unusual styles will make MUCH MONEY on eBay to pay for my new custom Classics!!! They make me happy. 😁
Most important is that you get a trainer that works. 😊
@@CeeAreDee ❤️ I have New Balance for cardio exercise and for hikes, L.L. Bean Knife Edge light hikers. Hey, an idea! Review some brands of light hiking boots! Not the giant work boots, but strictly for hiking. Bean had wide widths.
Dude just buy converse made in Japan models
Are they that much better tho?
Other than converse lacks versatility.
Total garbage worst things to walk around in unless you go everywhere in a car. These things have ZERO support.
totally agree
I stopped wearing converse a long time ago. they're so uncomfortable
Even the Chuck 70s?
@@CeeAreDee I haven’t tried the 70’s. I find the flat footedness of the sole off-putting. And they always seem quite narrow too.
When Nike bought converse all of their shoes got better in general
Agree. They started on making new models like the 70s, chucks 2.0 and other more. But sadly the original chuck taylor all star was left behind infact the quality became really poor. Maybe its a strategy of nike to lessen the quality for the other models to shine.
@@theyellowgoat6372 yeah i guess i would buy it just for the nostalgia :P
crocking incoming
Going to return them.
Clown shoes. :-)
The Chuck 70 has an older model with a marginally thicker canvas and a slightly different, more rigid insole. The older model has a dark grey and more firm insole while the new model has a softer more squishy lighter grey insole. The laces on the older model are nicer and thicker. I prefer the slightly older model because the shoe is slightly more rigid and actually weighs slightly more.
10:03 the 70s outsole not durable i notice when i walking long distance street and idid not abuse heel down outsole scrape the surface ground and i walk normally crease them and walk and the heel outsole are damage the millimeter maybe 5 and i will used them long day to test if still durable compare to classic and the grip of 70s in little dust in tiles and its not grip and squeak .