Chuck 70
The premium reissue of the 1970s Chuck Taylor All Star is the shoe the entire brand orbits, offered season after season in high and low canvas.
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Converse
American sneaker brand behind the Chuck Taylor All Star, Nike-owned since 2003 and currently working through a steep multi-year sales decline.
MaldenOrigin
UnisexFocus
SkatewearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Converse
One canvas shoe anchors everything
The Chuck Taylor All Star, sold since the 1920s, is the core product; the Chuck 70, One Star, Run Star and Weapon sit around it, with apparel as support.
Cheap sneakers with a fashion channel
Prices sit in the low-to-mid tier, but long-running collaborations like the Comme des Garcons Play line put the same silhouettes in designer retail.
Nike-owned and currently under pressure
Nike bought Converse in 2003 and still runs it from Boston; revenue fell about 30 percent in fiscal 2026, bringing February layoffs and a new CEO, Aaron Cain.
The pieces that define Converse
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CT 1970s
Converse's Chuck Taylor 1970s hi and ox colorways are the archival basketball silhouette that has defined the label since the 1920s.
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The Skid Grip revives Converse's vulcanized '80s court canvas, a quieter archive pull that shows the brand's basketball heritage beyond the Chuck.
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How Converse fits
Overall fit
runs large
Converse sneakers are widely reported to run about a half size large, so most shoppers take a half size down from their normal trainer size.
Tip: Go down a half size from your usual sneaker size, especially in the Chuck Taylor and Chuck 70.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, often dropped-shoulder | Stick with your normal size; only size up if you want a deliberately oversized look. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | relaxed, slightly boxy through the chest | Order your usual size for a relaxed drape, or size down if you prefer a fitted tee. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed joggers and casual pants | Go with your normal waist size and check the inseam, as legs can run long. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular to relaxed, room for a hoodie underneath | Take your usual size — most jackets already allow for layering. |
| Sneakers | runs large | narrow, low-volume with a flat footbed and roomy toe length | Take a half size down from your usual sneaker size; the Chuck 70 has a slightly cushier footbed but fits similarly, and canvas softens quickly with little break-in. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Converse fit questions
Does Converse run big or small?
Converse runs large. Go down a half size from your usual sneaker size, especially in the Chuck Taylor and Chuck 70. Converse sneakers are widely reported to run about a half size large, so most shoppers take a half size down from their normal trainer size.
How does Converse fit?
Converse sneakers are widely reported to run about a half size large, so most shoppers take a half size down from their normal trainer size. Overall shape: narrow low-volume fit with a flat, unsupportive footbed.
How do Converse hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Converse hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Stick with your normal size; only size up if you want a deliberately oversized look. Shape: relaxed, often dropped-shoulder.
How do Converse t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Converse t-shirts & graphic tees fits slightly large. Order your usual size for a relaxed drape, or size down if you prefer a fitted tee. Shape: relaxed, slightly boxy through the chest.
How do Converse trousers & pants fit?
Converse trousers & pants fits slightly large. Go with your normal waist size and check the inseam, as legs can run long. Shape: relaxed joggers and casual pants.
Brand facts
Converse is a Nike-owned sneaker company built around the Chuck Taylor All Star, the canvas basketball shoe it has sold since the 1920s, plus the Chuck 70, One Star, Run Star and Weapon, with supporting apparel. It maintains long-running collaborations such as the Comme des Garcons Play line. Nike bought the brand in 2003 and still operates it from Boston. Revenue fell roughly 30 percent across fiscal 2026, triggering February 2026 layoffs and a new CEO, Aaron Cain; Nike chief Elliott Hill said in April 2026 that Converse is not for sale.
- Founded
- 1908
- Origin
- Malden, United States
- Made in
- China, Indonesia, Vietnam
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Sneakers $63–$158
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Skatewear, Streetwear, Athleisure / Sportswear