https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:17:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222834 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:40:57 +0000 Lesley 2222834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had trouble too, and I love them on other people!</p> <p>The only place I have luck is with the lo-tops, and I would never attempt those without Superfeet orthotics in them.</p> <p>Hi-tops are so cute on tall, willowy women, but my calves look shorter than my feet in these shoes, and it is definitely a clown feet moment. I found that a pair of PF Flyers worked much better for me. They scratch the itch of that look but there's something about the cut that is more forgiving. They claim to be more cushiony and they are a tad, but I still put orthotics in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222515 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:43:23 +0000 Irina 2222515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I received my black, lined high tops and I’m keeping them.<br />my clown feet and I are ready for winter! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222501 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:49:09 +0000 viva 2222501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222499 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:47:13 +0000 Anonymous 2222499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, &nbsp;I packed mine up and returned them. &nbsp;They only saw the outdoors from my front door to my car, so I decided my comfort and money were more important to me than worrying about whatever they do with returns. &nbsp;Sometimes there is only so much angst I have room for in my head, and right now there is no vacancy.</p> <p>I hope your Madewells work out, V, and I'm smiling at the image of little you in your Chucks and boys blazer. You had it going on even then! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222482 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:01:44 +0000 viva 2222482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just getting back to this thread. I found your comment about authenticity interesting - and, specifically, about whether or not we wore Cons when young. I definitely did, and I called them "boy sneakers." I can remember asking my mother for them when I was about 10 and wearing them for several years. (With those sneakers, my navy blazer from the boy's dept, and a pale yellow men's cotton golf jacket from a thrift store, I was pretty much on my way to menswear-inspired style!).</p> <p>I received the maroon lined high-tops but they were too big, so I have them on Poshmark now. I decided to just order a dupe of my old ones - the fleece-lined black - but in the right size. They really feel like me (and I think that's the point, really, right?).</p> <p>I think I might end up with all black (outside) footwear for fall which is a little disappointing, but it is what it is. I'll wear the blush sneakers for as long as I can. And I'm praying those wine Madewell boots work.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222103 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:22:30 +0000 Anonymous 2222103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quite glad to know I’m not the only one ! My shoe ordering has not been going well for fall so far . I have so little time to shop in stores that I’ve been online shopping , which for shoes can be difficult . Super frustrating , but I think it’s a sign to back off and give it a rest for awhile . Thanks , all, for your thoughts ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222099 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:45:50 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2222099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find them cute on many people, but I am in complete agreement with Style Fan that they are uncomfortable and unflattering on me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2222095 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:17:30 +0000 Style Fan 2222095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Converse don't work for me either.&nbsp; I find them very uncomfortable and not at all flattering.&nbsp; I feel like I have clown feet, and I don't usually worry about that.&nbsp; Maybe it is because they are so flat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221975 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:53:04 +0000 MidwestrnChic 2221975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining the chorus here to say Converse do not work for me either.&nbsp; I will enjoy them on others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221956 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:51:01 +0000 AndiB 2221956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also my husband, a musician and ultimate cool guy- has worn them for as long as I’ve known him, heck he played, you know, actual basketball in them in high school! Very authentic. Me, always seems like I’m trying too hard… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221955 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:48:13 +0000 AndiB 2221955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for me, either! I have one low top white, and never reach for them. Cons very narrow on my feet… and going up a size does result in that clown shoe look. I’ll have to get my “cool girl” look somewhere else! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221953 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:27:20 +0000 nemosmom 2221953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Like LaPed, I wore cons in my 20s/30s, but have moved away from them.&nbsp; I never found them comfortable, and they didn't hold up to the amount of walking I did at the time.&nbsp; I switched to Vans, and prefer them for comfort and wearability.&nbsp; I think in hindsight, stylewise, it was the toecap that was off-putting to me - I don't wear a lot of white, and the white does not bookend my personal coloring (despite being incredibly pale )</div><div><br /></div><div>But, this post is about you. You (and your feet) have to be happy wearing them!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221946 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:51:05 +0000 Anonymous 2221946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think too , that shoes so iconic as these work best on those who wear them “ authentically “ , if that makes sense . (I am contradicting myself because I do wear and like Vans and I’m no skateboarder nor surfer .) I never wore Converse as a kid , am not a street baller , weightlifter , nor a musician /artist . The boys may have worn them in my junior high school days but I was oblivious to that if they did . The girls sure didn’t . I think they aren’t organic nor authentic to my style the way a leisure shoe like the adidas Stan Smith is . I feel this way about Doc Martens too . Vans might be a fun outlier because they are super cushiony and flattering . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221944 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:07:23 +0000 Irina 2221944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t see Converse as “fun” unless they are in “fun” print or color.<br />I only started to consider them last year. For me, they work when I want my outfit to look more casual, same as sneakers. I don’t think of them as trendy or stylish. Their appearance in my wardrobe was a result of the change in my lifestyle.<br />I admire a lot of shoes on others, like chunky boots or oxfords but I don’t even go there, look ridiculous on me. We all experiment with style but at the end of day, we choose what works for us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221939 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:38:17 +0000 Anonymous 2221939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting points raised : including how the shoes look to others vs how they look to the wearer . I need them to look good to my eye first . Return guilt ? Yes , some . Have to ponder that one before taking action . </p> <p>Helena - you’re right regarding “ fun” items . Interesting point . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221927 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:57:22 +0000 Helena 2221927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get it Lisa ... I think you've mentioned an aversion to "fun" items (?); To me Cons are fun, and then when you add a print to them they are double fun and I don't think that's your vibe ...</p> <p>They are also super flat, so the comfort issue is totally legit.</p> <p>No harm in returning, the store can say no if they want to! Nothing ventured!</p> <p>Rachy, you have such a way with words!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221916 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:27:35 +0000 LaPed 2221916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was a very devoted Converse wearer in my teens and 20s, but I had to stop because the rubber toe cap and narrow toe box were causing all kinds of foot problems for me. I still love the way they look, but I've had to move on and find alternatives to scratch my canvas sneaker itch (current pair below -- all those years in Converse mean I can't resist a fun colour + white rubber sole!). Alas, most canvas sneakers don't add quite the same "edge" as Chuck Taylors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>It seems like a lot of women have a hard time looking at their feet in chunky, bulky shoes; I'm pretty sure I have the opposite issue. I can't put on a pair that's slim, refined or even a little bit pointy without feeling sort of ridiculous and unbalanced when I look at myself in the mirror. This is why dress shoes continue to stump me. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221902 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:55:28 +0000 Synne 2221902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it makes (morbid) sense actually. How much wouldn't it cost to inspect each and every garment by human hand, and what about now in these times with sharp focus on hygiene? I can't fathom it is worth the cost for corporations to do this. The ideal situation (or wishful thinking) is that the corps trust their customer base to be honest and diligent, and that the clothes returned are all in mint condition ready to exchange hands. But that's for a different post altogether. </p> <p>Shoes worn/tried on for a couple of hours isn't the worst. Often when you buy in-store the clothes have been tried numerous times also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221895 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:20:15 +0000 Star (Lise) 2221895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JenniNZ&nbsp;</b>I read somewhere that all on-line purchases that are returned get burnt or go to landfill because the cost is not worth it to actually put them back in stock.&nbsp; Shocking if it is true.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221894 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:17:53 +0000 Jenni NZ 2221894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne, if they are not resold, then what happens to them? Landfill? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person/page/2#post-2221891 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:13:27 +0000 Synne 2221891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you Lisa! I want to love Converse on my self, but I just don't... as to the returns. You wouldn't be the first, and you wouldn't be the last. Don't beat yourself up about it if you know these aren't for you. I suspect most returns aren't resold anyways, regardless of condition? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221889 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:03:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2221889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As far as trying to return them…imagine if you were the person who received them next, how would you feel?<br /> If you knew, I don’t think you’d be happy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221884 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:52:49 +0000 Star (Lise) 2221884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal&nbsp;</b>I have same experience with white shirts and T's!</p> <p><b>LisaP&nbsp;</b>those would look so much better to my eye with a black toe cap.&nbsp; I cannot wear any sneakers comfortably except a pair of very soft leather Pumas.&nbsp; They were initially uncomfortable but have finally broken in.&nbsp; I say return them without guilt, looks like a lot of people find them uncomfortable.&nbsp; Probably not constructed anymore like they were back in the day when they became so popular.</p> <p><b>Janet&nbsp;</b>I purchased a slide sandal similar to Birks but with one wide strap this summer.&nbsp; OMG my feet were in shreds after the first wearing.&nbsp; It was one month ago and the blisters still have not heeled!&nbsp; &nbsp;Incredible that such a simple shoe could do so much damage.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221872 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:46:20 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2221872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Converse...but can't wear them anymore. Too bad those didn't work for you- they're cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221866 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:52:19 +0000 Sal 2221866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't owned Converse for a while, and I have toyed with the idea of some high tops - but have resisted.&nbsp; Probably just not for you either - why force it when there are so many other options!!</p> <p>I feel the same about white shirts and plain white tees - every now and then I try one,&nbsp; and then I remember why I don't wear them when I try it on.&nbsp; But I like and admire them on other people so much.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221865 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:47:33 +0000 Brooklyn 2221865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly, I think most sneakers and flat boots kind of look bad from a “looking down” perspective. Lucky others don’t see them that way.</p> <p>But if they hurt, they should go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221860 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:05:11 +0000 Janet 2221860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, I keep trying Birks and every time I slip them on I’m like “hell no.” I cannot fathom how they are so comfortable fir other people and feel so wrong on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221857 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:55:50 +0000 Aquamarine 2221857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve never liked Converse on myself—big white boats is how I think of them on my size 8.5 feet—plus I find them very uncomfortable. There are so many other choices these days, anyways. I almost never see them on other women my age, either, so I don’t feel like I am missing out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221845 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:37:19 +0000 Carla 2221845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would&nbsp;<i>never&nbsp;</i>wear Cons without using an innersole! &nbsp;With a pair of Superfeet they are good for all day wear. &nbsp;I’m not a fan of lug sole anything, nor the high top - so the traditional low is it. &nbsp;Only one pair in my collection atm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-i%e2%80%99m-not-a-converse-person#post-2221843 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:35:06 +0000 Jaime 2221843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like the look but have never been able to wear them regularly - on the other hand, my DDs are very into them and wear them frequently. </p>