Converse did not begin as a skateboarding label. It started in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company, making canvas shoes with vulcanised rubber soles for…
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How Converse became the official shoe of skateboarding culture
What to Wear with Red Converse: Bold Outfit Ideas
Red Converse bring instant energy to an outfit. Their familiar canvas shape feels relaxed and youthful, while the vivid colour gives even the simplest clothes…
Converse and denim jackets: A timeless pairing for every season
Few combinations are as immediately recognisable as a classic pair of Converse with a denim jacket. Converse sneakers bring a relaxed, youthful energy, while…
The best Converse for petite frames: proportions that flatter
Petite proportions are not a flaw to disguise; they are a set of visual relationships that footwear can support. A sneaker may look balanced on a 157 cm frame…
How to Style Converse with Oversized Blazers for a Streetwear Look
An oversized blazer gives a classic suit piece a more relaxed streetwear edge. Worn with Converse, it turns an everyday sneaker into the focus of a layered…
Converse for the gym: which models work for light workouts
Converse can be a comfortable option for a light workout, but comfort for walking and stability for gym movement are not always the same thing. The familiar…
The ultimate guide to cleaning white Converse without ruining them
White Converse can look immaculate with very little effort, yet the same shoes often collect a remarkable mix of city dust, café spills and grass marks. Their…
Why Converse Chuck Taylors are a staple in indie rock fashion
Few pairs of shoes carry subcultural meaning quite like the Converse Chuck Taylor. The reason Converse Chuck Taylors work so well comes down to a useful…
Converse x Marvel: The Best Comic-Inspired Colorways to Buy
Comic-book style has always suited Converse. The brand’s familiar canvas silhouettes provide a clean base for bold artwork, heroic colour blocking and small…
How to break in your new Converse without blisters
Breaking in a fresh pair of Converse should feel like a gradual adjustment rather than an endurance test. Canvas gives slightly as your feet settle, while…