The Best Converse Shoes Are Must-Haves For Every Type of Sneaker Enthusiast

Converse helped the One Star earn its reputation as an ultra-durable skate shoe favored by the likes of Tyler, the Creator by tricking out a timeless '90s silhouette in rubber-backed suede and then adding CX foam insoles for extra impact absorption. (This one comes stamped with the Alexis Sablone seal of approval for added street cred.)

JW Anderson's riff on the Chuck Taylor was radical when it first debuted in 2019, but over the last few years it’s inspired countless imitations, few better than these. Part sneaker, part boot, all DGAF attitude.

The other GOATed Converse high tops will look great with white work pants on cooler days and colorful shorts + long tube socks once things really start to heat up.

Add Purcell to the list of people Converse made more famous as a sneaker than, y'know, an actual human being.

The Weapon might've debuted in the late '80s, but its retro-leaning basketball silhouette looks primed and ready for the here and now.

Made with the help of CONS team rider Louie Lopez himself, these sleek suede numbers are made with CX foam and rubber outsoles to maximize board grip and impact absorption.

You’re probably familiar with caramel suede through its stellar work with the loafer community...but it makes for a fine companion to a classic skate shoe, too.

Rick Owens brought high-end, Chuck-inspired kicks to the masses. The duo’s new collab makes their love affair official.

You could spend years trying in vain to secure this degree of patina. Or you could buy these artfully-aged Chucks courtesy of the South Korean streetwear maestros at thisisneverthat and skip the headache.

Wear these with some white summer shorts—5-inch inseam or less!—and go full Larry Bird on everyone's ass. (Sweet jumper not included.)

The same silhouette you know and love, now with a more sustainable edge—sky blue uppers and all.

Skate sneakers with the type of mid century-modern pattern that wouldn't look out of place on a really dope couch.

Tyler, the Creator's Golf Wang imprint is responsible for some of the zaniest Converse interpretations around. His latest link-up with the Boston-based brand reimagines the most recognizable silhouette in its roster via an embossed snakeskin print that walks—or, uh, slithers— firmly on the wild side.

Let's be honest: the worst part of wearing Chuck Taylors (and there are very few!) is tying and untying them. Problem solved.

Amidst all the hullabaloo surrounding The Ten (let alone The 50!) it's easy to forget the late, great Virgil Abloh put his stamp on Converse's signature silhouette too. But his riff on the Chuck Taylor is one of the best on the market—and will cost you accordingly.