I own the white colorway of the Ambush x Converse shoes, they're made out of rubber and have a chunky sole so I had to size down because otherwise they looked super bulky when I tried them on. My sizing advice is that the fit will change depending on which colorway you're purchasing. For instance, when I tried on the black colorway they fitted true to size as they're slimmer on the foot due to being made out of pro leather not having a chunky sole.
You can't compare them to other Converse models either because materials play a significant role in the product fit and most of the others are made out of canvas. The only way to know for sure is to try them on if you can and go with what's most comfortable for you. The design of the shoe is quite bold with its transparent on-feet aesthetic, they're like Cinderella's shoe but in sneaker form. The translucent outer really sets these apart from other sneakers on the shoe rack, and the icy blue sole makes them look cool and edgy.
I wasn't sure if the shoe itself was going to be very fragile due to the translucent material. Luckily, I got mine for retail price and was thrilled to discover that the shoe was actually pretty sturdy and looked amazing on-feet. Mine also came with an extra white zip-tie that says "Off-White" as they were purchased from the official Off-White online store. They've become my staple when I travel, they're definitely included every time I pack my luggage. They're very light and easy to match with outfits, and you don't see them around often either. I personally prefer wearing shoes that are half a size bigger anyway because I love to wear thick socks, so I'd say just go for your usual size as the little gap will be needed when you're wearing socks.
If you have wider feet, you might want to size up half a size as the shoe is quite narrow and doesn't stretch too much due to its material. If you already have a pair of Converse, just get the same size. My Off-White x Converse fit the same as my JW Anderson x Converse, the only difference is the material.
Shoe sizing is always hard because every brand has slight differences between them. The iconic high-top silhouette comes in black and white canvas upper options, with CDG's signature red heart logo on the side, a contrasting stripe at the heel, a white toe, and vulcanized rubber midsole. The CDG PLAY x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star '70 will be available at Packer Shoes for a retail price of $125 USD.
Let us know if you prefer the large or small heart logo and whether or not you'll be picking up a pair of these classics. I've tried styling these with different looks and so far, my favorite go-to would be a pair of nice long pants or ankle grazer jeans. I'm not tall, so wearing high-top shoes really cuts into my height and the best way to get around this is by wearing a pair of high waist jeans or trousers to help with the proportions. Lighter colors look better with the shoe, especially white trousers or light wash jeans. For a more comfortable look, a set of Champion sweatpants and crewneck go really well with the shoe too.
I love matching the shoes with different Cav Empt sweaters as well, the graphics go together so well and the vibe is great. I've also been collecting a lot of socks to match with the shoe as you can still see them underneath. Always remember to wear thick socks that sit higher than the shoe as they can cut into your ankles when you wear low socks with them. The CDG x Converse 70's must be one of the most recognizable sneaker collaborations. The bug-eyed heart logo was first seen on a Chuck Taylor back in 2009, and then again in 2015 but this time on the reproduction of the original Chuck – the 1970 model – with a bigger logo and cleaner design.
When I first saw the collection, I knew that out of the four styles the 'Parchment Hi' was the one for me – an all off-white sneaker with a black heel strip and that now iconic bug-eyed logo peering over the midsole. Starting as a small sneaker store in Chinatown near the Las Vegas strip, we took a passion for sneaker culture, and turned it into a movement of art + fashion, cultivating premium menswear from all over the globe. We're home to over 120 of the most exclusive top-tier brands, from Nike and Stone Island, to Off-White and Comme des Garçons, including our own in-house brand of essential cut and sew apparel.
At Feature, we're in a never-ending pursuit of the latest and greatest niche brands and are always evolving while offering some of the most exclusive, limited release product in the country. Yoon is one of the designers I look up to, I love her style and her design approach. Listening to her story on the Business of Hype Podcast made me love her even more and when I found out she was collaborating with Converse I knew that it would be sick. Honestly, the material of the shoes is what did it for me, it's a statement, the perfect marriage of style meets function so it was a must-have in my rotation. When brands or creatives have great backstories and communicate them through product it always makes a great collaboration.
The collaboration exceeded my expectations of what a shoe that bridges both sportswear and high fashion could be like. The shoes are unmistakably Converse yet Yoon did a great job of making them look high fashion through her material choice and construction. I have a Golf le Fleur X Converse shoe collection, so more often than not I'll pick out a shoe and let it set the tone for my outfit.
My personal style focuses on color and texture heavily, so depending on the shoe I may wear flowy softer materials, or some more rough, heavy, or even distressed material with another pair. What I wear fluctuates a ton but no matter what, I wear whatever I am feeling at the moment. The Converse X Golf le Fleur shoes are bold and always fun to style so I wear mine pretty much every day. Sizing can be a bit of a minefield when it comes to sneakers but I've never had a problem with the Chuck 70's – they always fit true to size and the CDG 70 is no exception.
When first wearing a pair of 70's you may find them a tad narrow but as they break-in and the canvas loosens up they fit perfectly. Climate change and working conditions aside, the question is still here. Why are people buying replicas, and why are they more honest about it? It's all about keeping your money, even when you've just missed the latest drop. There should be no shame in wearing replicas, people wear them to express their style without spending hundreds on one piece.
The replica market and community is growing and growing with many people wanting to buy them. Today I'm wearing my Ambush x Converse with some vintage corduroy pants, an I.AM.GIA laced top and a vintage Chloé bag. I love to wear my Ambush X Converse when it's raining since they're made out of a rubber material and the tongue is gusseted so they're the perfect rainy day boots that are both functional and stylish. Since the shoes are a bit bulky I like to wear them with wide-leg pants to bring more balance to my outfits. With most Converse shoes I generally suggest going a half or full size down and the same rings true with the Golf le Fleur Uno.
Modeled after the One Star, with the right size it is truly a super comfortable shoe. The new Golf le Fleur X Converse Gianno though is one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever put on. It's a silhouette that's chunky and new but works with all different styles and personalities.
The Gianno actually fits true to size, for example in most shoes and the Gianno I wear a US 11, but with the Uno I wear a 10.5. Talking about climate change, Tripping shares that "I've never put much thought about climate change when I buy clothes, be that replicas or not. On a nice day like this, I like to wear my JW Anderson x Converse sneakers with leather joggers and a white tee to coordinate with the colours of the shoes. These shoes are magical though as they look good with every type of jean, track pants, wide trousers, so you can coordinate them with anything.
I don't usually have problems with sizes changing between brands but this depends on your feet. All you need to know if you're buying a pair of FOG '70s are the measurements of the other pairs of Converse in your closet. The Golf le Fleur X Converse Uno and Gianno are both extremely comfortable shoes. They're great for anything you may come up against, whether it's a hike, long walks, biking or anything else, your feet are going to feel just fine at the end of the day.
If you're familiar with the Converse One Star you know they're awesome shoes, and the Golf le Fleur Uno is one and the same. With such a thick sole and soft upper they're like walking on clouds, I love wearing them in any situation. The collaboration between Converse and Comme des Garçons began in 2009, with the first model featuring CDG's iconic red heart printed on the side of the Chuck Taylor. The silhouette released in 2009 had a slightly different design than the currently very popular pairs. The Ambush x Converse fit true to size but I suggest you take half a size up from your usual size. The Ambush x Converse seem tighter than regular Converse because of the material they're made from.
No special treatment is needed for the JW Anderson x Converse. After wearing mine I just wipe down any dirty parts on the sole with a tissue, but it's not that important. When the shoes get dirty, they're easy to make look clean again. The sole of the shoe is quite high and durable so you can wear these for a long time.
I'm wearing my pajamas right now because I'm at home and I couldn't go outside to take some crazy pics. The Chuck Taylor 1970 model is one of the most comfortable sneakers I own! Maybe it's to do with the brand being owned by Nike so they use some of the latest materials in the midsole, but all I know is that they give a very comfortable ride. I wouldn't hesitate to choose the CDG's over some of my other sneakers to wander around London all day, or just for daily running around – they always have my back. With so many changes in production countries and different models on offer over the years, is there any consistency when it comes to Converse sizing? Just how exactly does a 103-year-old sneaker largely unchanged from its initial design aka the Converse fit?
Welcome to the ultimate Converse collabs sizing and fit guide in collaboration with the world's foremost pros on Cons. After several collaborations with brands like Vans and Nike, the first collection of the Comme des Garçons Play x Converse Chuck 70 was released in 2015. Compared to the previous model from 2009, the updated Chuck 70 abandons the minimalist look.
The red heart on the side has been enlarged and covers a large part of the midsection in the current model. SVD is a multi-brand online store specialized in the latest and most limited edition sneakers. To be really honest, the Converse x Ambush Converse aren't comfy. After the first wear, my feet were in so much pain that I couldn't wear the shoes again until two days later! The material of the Ambush x Converse is harder than the All Star, so for me they caused pain on the top of the foot.
People always say the Balenciaga Triple S are bricks that hurt to wear, but I felt more pain wearing the Ambush x Converse! I'm willing to bear any pain when it comes to fashion, but I promise that these will get comfier as they begin to break in. Released in collaboration between Converse and Yoon Ahn of Ambush, these shoes were a must-have for me as I've always loved the Converse Hi's design, plus I can style them with both street or more minimal looks. Even though I couldn't get them for retail price, I still bought them without any hesitation as I knew I could style them in many ways. The Golf Le Fleur x Converse are one of my favorite collaborations to ever come from Converse.
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Gucci has been working on a number of collaborations and projects these past few months, including its recent team-up with Balenciaga on the "Aria" collection. For its latest partnership, the Italian fashion house has announced that it will be releasing a capsule collection with COMME des GARÇONS. With almost any products being released by a streetwear or designer brand, there will also be a spot-on replica out on the market about 4 months after. For example, Supreme released Bandana Box Logo hoodies at the beginning of December, and there are already near-perfect replicas out now.
This doesn't just stop with Supreme, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga replicas will all be replicated to near perfection," tells us Tripping. For most new gens, it's all about wearing the latest garms, the latest collab—to cop or not? But when you try to live up to the hype of the term 'hypebeast', especially when you're a teenager, your budget can easily be spent on one pair of trainers. Also known as knock-offs or fakes, replicas have become another big part of the fashion industry, one that, until now, was taboo.
Supreme, Off-White, Balenciaga, Palace, Nike—I could go on and on naming so many brands that have now become most known for their die-hard fans; hypebeasts. Sadly, like all fashion pieces adopted by the general public, the Chuck 70 x CDG ended up getting rejected by some picky consumers who considered that the model had become too mainstream. Like Stan Smith wearers, people who still sport a pair of Converse x CDG on their feet are seen by many as follower sheep who lack taste. —I even had a few t-shirts and a cardigan that I still wear to this day. The only difference is that the cool factor of this collab has completely disappeared. Take Travis Scott for example, who recently posted a few pictures of him wearing a pair on Instagram.
I also like to play with earthy tones to match the cream canvas. I've followed Jerry Lorenzo for a long time, ever since Kanye West wore some Fear of God jeans back in 2014. I love the vibe that Jerry injects into all his projects, and on the Converse he delivers his personal touch to the '70s elevating them to new levels of refinement. The materials and all the details are awesome, I love the premium leather tongue and the custom branding on the back. My mum is a big fan of Converse and she has every single colorway, so for this reason they were a must own for me.
Most of the Golf le fleur X Converse are primarily suede or leather, so a quick search online for a suede or leather cleaning kit will save your shoes from most marks and mistakes! Suede is typically a little bit easier to get dirty but that's just the nature of the material. The shoes are inevitably going to get a little dirty here and there, but they are going to look great regardless.
The silhouette is timeless, and even when a little dingy the colors are still eye-catching. Don't be afraid to get your shoes dirty, but a little scrub or wipe here and there isn't going to hurt. I'm not great at cleaning shoes and I don't mind if my shoes look a bit worn, but these are heavenly to clean. I just wipe them with a wet cloth when they get too dirty and they look good as new. The material helps a lot because it doesn't get stained easily. The only hard part to maintain are the shoelaces, I find that they get dirty easier than the shoe itself.
When wearing these, just refrain from wearing them when it's dirty or wet. When it comes to styling my CDG x Converse Hi's, it really depends on how I'm feeling that day, but I mostly pair mine with heavy selvedge denim rolled up to ankle length just to show off that distinctive logo. The addition of a small amount of denim bleed onto the canvas uppers only adds more character to the sneaker. If I'm going for a smarter look then a pair of cropped trousers does the trick. We offer the perfect balance between performance and fashion through textile technology, innovation in materials and creativity in design.
The duo's very first style in 2018 arrived in the form of a plastic paper tote bag dressed in Gucci's iconic green and red stripe motif over CdG's logo. Counterfeit fashion is an industry that has to operate secretly because, obviously, it is illegal. This means that there's a complete lack of transparency about the workers making those knock-offs. Counterfeit fashion also contributes to climate change by using non-sustainable fabrics, but then again, so does Nike and other big fashion brands. I have worn Converse sneakers for years and have loved Telfar since its inception; hence, this collaboration is right up my street.
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