The classic Chuck Taylor All Star turned 98 this year and parent company Nike has decided to celebrate the shoe's longevity with a good ol' redesign. No doubt Converse devotees will be up in arms about any changes to their favorite footwear, but let's be honest, as cool as Chucks are, they're not actually that comfortable and they really don't last very long, which usually aren't great selling points in a shoe.
The redesigned shoe features, among other things:
- Nike Lunarlon sockliner for cushioning and arch support — because who doesn't like comfort?
- Foam-padded collar — because, yeah, the old Chuck sort of rubbed your ankle.
- Non-slip tongue — because having the tongue of your sneakers slip all the way to the side is not a cute look.
- An embroidered All Star patch — because that decal looks cheap, but the shape is still totally cool.
- Monochrome matte eyelets and matching laces — because the way those old silver eyelets turned your laces all black and gross always sort of broke your heart.
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