Converse Sneakers and Everyday Athletic Shoes: Built for Actual Wear
Converse sneakers anchor the athletic and sneaker shop at dsw.com, and the lineup covers more ground than one classic silhouette. The Chuck Taylor All Star still leads the pack, but running shoes, court styles, and slip-on trainers round out the category. This section holds the shoe worn five days a week, not the one that sits in a box.
Converse Silhouettes and Sizing Notes
The Chuck Taylor All Star High Top and Low Top come in canvas and leather, with the classic rubber toe cap and diamond-pattern outsole unchanged since the design's early days. Converse Chuck 70 offers a slightly roomier fit and thicker midsole cushioning than the standard Chuck Taylor. Converse sizing tends to run large, so sizing down a half size is common for both the high top and low top builds. The One Star line trades the diamond outsole for a suede upper and a five-pointed star at the toe, giving shoppers a lower-profile alternative to the classic Chuck silhouette.
Canvas uppers breathe well in warm weather but soak through fast in rain or slush, so leather or synthetic builds hold up better through wet commutes.
Choosing Between Sneaker Categories
Court-inspired sneakers and canvas classics like the Chuck Taylor serve casual, all-day wear better than performance running shoes built around specific gait patterns. Cross-training shoes rely on grip patterns and lateral support that canvas builds don't offer, so a workout-heavy routine calls for a dedicated training shoe instead. Shoppers deciding between a low top and high top should factor in ankle coverage. The high top adds support around the ankle bone, while the low top allows a fuller range of motion for walking or standing all day.
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FAQ
What Converse styles does DSW carry? DSW carries the Chuck Taylor All Star in high top and low top, the Chuck 70 with added cushioning, and the One Star with its suede upper and lower profile.
Do Converse sneakers run true to size? No. Converse shoes generally run large, so sizing down a half size is common for both canvas and leather styles.
Are Converse sneakers good for running or workouts? No. Converse sneakers are built for casual, everyday wear rather than performance training, and a dedicated running or cross-training shoe fits that job better.
