My mom worked at a factory that made Converse back in 1976. She sewed the All-Star logo on high-tops. I showed her my pair of Chuck 70s and she said they were exactly how she remembered them.
I bought my first pair of blue canvas Chuck Taylors in Detroit, back in the early 70's. Had a pair of high tops in black for playing b-ball in high school. Glad to see that they are still growing strong, and improving with age. Damn I'm getting old. :(
Weighing in on the extra stitching! I know 100% the reasoning for it. Although yes, it does provide more lateral support for any light physical activity, and it does help keep the two layers of canvas together, those are only a byproduct. The reason that is there is actually for the tongue :P The tongue widens out near the front of the shoe like a “T” and the left and right side is pieced and stitched into the both sides there to prevent it from moving. If you unlace your C70’s fully and pull open take a peek yourself, you’ll see that the tongue widens out and goes into the side there just around the first eyelet. And now you guys know! 😜
Glad to see the 70's slowly get more and more recognized. Been wearing them for years and always tell people to try them out if they like Chucks. Superior quality and comfort. Can't beat it.
Awesome review nick, the 70's are ridiculously good shoes, for someone who wore all stars for 20 years quite literally in the mountains snow and streets of New York and honestly can't think of a shoe I can be without (aside the shoes and boots I have now) but I thought I would just pick up one of these 70's just to see what they were about and even then in my hand I knew it was better immediately and bought it that's how good they are.
I already wear the more expensive Vans vault line, I think the difference in quality definitely justifies the higher price, which isn't that much more expensive, considering there are people paying 500 dollars or even more for shoes. So if you like the 70s better I think you should definitely get it
I got a pair of 70's three weeks ago. They're worth the extra $30. Stronger canvas and better cushioning, and just feel better on my feet. I wasn't sure I liked the off white gloss of the outsole and toecap, but after a few wears, I'm good. Nick's review is the best one I've seen comparing the two.
Nick, your Converse reviews are always my favorites! I agree the 70 is a superior shoe for casual wear, but I also liked the defunct Chuck 2. Love that you put your name in your pair, no one is going to steal them. Thanks for this great review Nick.
The Chuck II was too similar to the skate version known as the Converse CONS CTAS (Chuck Taylor All Star). They both feature the Lunarlon insole from Nike. The CTAS has seen many revisions over the years and was originally known as the CTS. What was so great about the CTS were the quality insoles, suede toe caps, and a decent amount of memory foam padding in the tongue and collar. I never understood why Converse had to have the OG Chuck Taylor, the Chuck 70, Chuck Taylor II, and CTAS all at the same time. What made the Chuck II such a standout for you?
The chuck Taylor 2 shoes were so good, one of the best shoes I've ever brought and i wish they'd bring them back because they're basically tattered after 3 years of use
Nice vid. I currently have 12 pair of All star, 6 pair of 70´s and one pair of All star 2. I tend to use the All stars in spring and summer, the 70`s is great in the autumn and wintertime here in Sweden. The All star 2 I never use, I think they suck 😆
i've always brought chuck taylors because they are flat and light and can go with most clothing attire. but i've always wondered if they made a pair that wouldn't get your feet wet by walking on a barely wet surface like current types do.
I've been involved in powerlifting for almost 30 years and in that time, I've always had a pair in my gym bag. IDK if the 70s would be any better / worse in that regard, but they definitely look better.
I always have some while powerlifting. Especially on squat and deadlift day. I have an all black pair. But I’m going to upgrade to some white high top all stars.
I love my Chuck IIs, but this video makes me want to get a pair of 70s now too. I might also get the OG Pro Leather, which is similar to the Cons I wore when I played high school basketball in the 1980s.
I've had the All Stars for 10 years, with no problems and just as good as the day I bought them, apart from scuff marks on the white rubber, but after seeing the "smoke effect" design on new converses, have decided to keep them as they are. I put insoles in, and they're still lighter than the 70's which still feel way too heavy to wear all day but I've never had a pair.
Wait wait wait, the same pair for 10 years??? Usually for me the side completely blows out within like 2 years, I've had only one pair out of like six where that didn't happen and I could actually wear out the soles and even then they were pretty much unwearable after 4 years
@@daddykarlmarx6183 yeah, I sadly got rid of them shortly after writing this, alongside other clothes I was wearing after coming back from Oz during the COVID pandemic. I've since been wearing the 70's and honestly they're just not as comfy... AND the sides have developed holes, something they're apparently designed not to do (too late to take them back)
By far the best review of the original and the 70s that I’ve seen on here. The only thing that I still have questions about is the sizing. I get what you’re saying about the differences in sizing between the original and the 70’s but are you saying that Chuck Taylor’s in general run true to size? Because I’ve always had discrepancies with this. In almost all brands of shoes I wear US10.5 - US11 but in Chuck Taylor’s, I wear a US9.5, yet the measurements between the Chuck Taylor’s and other shoes should be standardly the same, right?
I agree, the 70s are Badass. While they failed, I have a pair of Chuck 2s and absolutely adore them 😂 I don't wear them often, but they feel amazing. As far as comfort, the 70s AND Chuck 2 craps all over the standard pair
Wish they made the 70s in wide fit. My feet are about size 11 but very wide and all stars/Chucks are made on a narrow last. (Most sneakers are, not just allstars) I know they make all stars in wide fit option but I also doubt if they're wide enough.
Apparently nike took note of your comments about having less variety of colors and styles in the 70!! great review and helped me make some decisions today.
As far as sizing I normally wear an 8m in the classic chuck But felt that the chuck 70 was still a 1/2 size to big so I’m going to return and try a 7-1/2
I have All Stars and 70’s and love them both but have been finding that with the new 70’s I’ve bought they are cutting my heels from the canvas being thicker and less flexible. Has anyone experienced this or has any tips to soften them/stop this happening? My All Stars are by far the most comfy shoes I own.
Yes, I came here to looking for help with the right size and I have just purchased a pair of low tops. I normally were a size 10.5 in Nikes (Blazers for example). I also have wider feet. I ended up trying out a size 10 first, which fit, but was just a half size too big for me and just looked long. So I tried a 9.5 and the fit was good. Just a little bit on the narrow size, but I have wide feet. Overall the 9.5 is much better look and fit. On the comfort scale, compared to the All-Star, it is a notable improvement to where I can actually wear a pair of chucks and not regret it. The 70s are the way to go and the way chucks should be made period.
One clear advantage of the standard Chucks is that they have tongue holders. The left tongue on Parchment 70s constantly slides down. The ankle patch looks better on the standard Chucks as well.
I didn’t even notice the lack of a rigid heel stay/support on the 70s, but that would explain why my heel slips a bit. I am not sure I’ll actually get used to the squishy sole of the 70s.
I own many shoes, some for walking, snow, etc. I always come back to my converse and vans as they go with every outfit and the look is timeless. Never owned a pair of Chuck 70s though only all stars so far
I didn't know about the 70s and have 3 pair of All Stars, 2 pair of One Stars, and 2 platform Lifts...lol! I have many shoes, too, and like variety so I don't worry about them wearing out too much. I also have a decent amount of Vans. I was on Vans first because the All Stars I had were not as sturdy. Vans definitely made sturdier. However, I got the One Stars and I absolutely LOVE the comfort of them. The Lifts as well. I still have feeling for my Vans and have work them so much that shoe lace had to be replaced instead of the shoe. But comfort of Converse of Lifts and One Stars are impeccable. Never bought a 70...and not sure I will any time soon. I need to chill on shoe buying.
I've been finding people that actually talk about the detail these shoe have cause all i see people do with converse is that they compare the fake and the real.. also they review it.. i love your videos man!! Keep it up!!
Would you order the same size if you order it online when converting from All Star to Chuck 70? I dont have any outlets where i live and the website is highly inaccurate as informed by an agent
I have a pair of All Stars but instead of the lightweight canvas it's more of a thicker "regular" shoe material. The color is a "static gray" with it being mainly gray but it's grainy with black and white specks in it, if that makes sense. Really it's kinda like gray canvas with a soft backing or something. I dunno what the exact model is though. I don't think I've ever gotten more compliments on a pair of shoes than I have with my All Stars, lol. I took up weight lifting early this year and they work great for that too. One day I will have huge man legs like the man himself Nick. 😲🦵 Maybe I'll pick up a pair of the 70s too! Thanks for the review big 🐕, great as always
Here’s my deal.. the 70’s yes premium etc.. how ever the toes stick up like clowns shoe I HATE THAT.. I fn love the 80’s “made in the USA”version the toe lays flat to the ground never curving up! All converse that are outta the USA do that especially now that Nike owns them. So I stick to eBay always on the hunt for the REAL OG NON CLOWN SHOES 😂 great work on this upload 💯🏆
bought a pair of 70's in 2018 still use them and it's my DAILY ones. They legit barely have any wear and tear, unlike my all stars previously that went doodo after 3 months during the summer
growing up in panama city, panama in the 80"s we recognized the converse chuck Taylor for the thin tip, "" the toe cap"" was more narrow , the new chuck Taylor were more like clown shoes cost me 20.99 $ in 1981
I still have a pair of the Chuck II low tops. Haven’t worn them that regularly, but they do seem more durable than the originals. Shame they’re not around anymore.
I got my first pair maybe my first year of high school in 1989/90… I can’t remember if I had the black first but I def had a pair of purple high tops. They were from an old Army Navy with old stock so they had a black rubber heel tag.
70's are my favourite.I like classics but they are uncomfortable after a while.I love how comfortable are chuck II but i miss the white stiches and the black line on the sole when i look them.70's are comfortable and have the classic look too.And the materials are better.They look and feel premium.The insole on 70's is also better than the ortholite they use on some converse models like Courtlands.
I think the OG All-Star shoe is more aesthetically pleasing...I don't like the extra weight of the 70's...I prefer a lighter shoe 👟...Although it does seem that the 70 shoe is better quality and more durable, just wish it was a bit lighter. I would get a pair of each...I like the OG shoes overall look, but they do hurt your feet to wear them for long periods of time...I use to wear my Chuck's just for a few hours or so, but if you want to do a lot of heavy walking I would buy the 70's...So, I would buy both...GOD Bless ✌️
I have both. The allstars that I own seem to be more premium than the traditional allstars. I find the 70s and allstars are comfortable but the 70s are better built
That *was* actually the kids sneakers that were actually worn back then. See Timmy & Lassie, Dennis The Menace, etc. But my dad had Chucks from the 1950s, and they were beautiful! I can't tell you why they were beautiful but they were. He never wore 'em! But I knew what I wanted - I was a girl and couldn't have them until they were required for P.E. in 6th grade in the '70s. Once I was grown, I had a collection. Which I will sell so I can have a couple more custom Classics. If I wanted major "comfort," I have New Balance real running shoes. Classic Chucks come in wide widths!
Got both the classic chucks and the 70’s , and love them both. One bad thing that bothers me all the time about the Chuck 70 is the tongue. It’s so flimsy and thin, that it creases and my socks can be seen through the shoe. Why haven’t they put the regular tongue ?
Just bought an exact same grey iron pair to the one in this video for $140 AUD but just realised mine is Made in China whereas your one is Made in Vietnam, should i be worried?
i died a little inside when they stopped the production of the chuck taylor 2. it was slick, versatile, modern, had a premium feel, and was quite nice to wear. i'll forever miss that embroidered logo which i've never seen done well in any other brand.
If I had to wear one shoe for the rest of my life I would choose the classic converse all Star high top in black because I can do almost anything in them except for running and fast treadmill walking. Since a teen I have only have been wearing converse I can skate in them, do MMA in them, ride my bike in them and they are the best gym shoe. I personally believe are comfortable and last long, my leather converse high-top's lasted 7y and I literally did everything in them! :) I also believe that converse are the most unmaterialistic shoe that there is and the opposite of greed, even tho I love my chucks I refuse to have a collection, I used to have like 9 chucks but I decided to donate them to the poor cuz they need them more than me, so now I only have 2 pairs of chucks. Life is too short for me to worry about my shoes or to start a sneakers collection that why I ended up wearing the same shoe/shoe style for so many years :)
The only thing I don’t like with the Chuck 70’s is the thickness of the sole. As I dislike any kind of platform shoes version of a classic pairs, I think this model should be as thin as the Chuck Taylor All Stars. It would be so close to perfection.
I'm in my late 40s and found a strong liking for Chuck 70 hi top. I'm from India where we have bright sunny days round the year, except 3 months of rainy season. So could you please suggest whether I should get a good pair of Chuck 70? Should it be Black/Blue/Gray to be on safe side or try some different fall colors?
ooo the prequel sequel analogy makes sense. I got the 2’s 4-5 years ago and I still use them for court sports. I didn’t use them the first 3 years I got them though. When I looked on site for more, I was wondering where they were- and was considering the 70’s instead
I´ve used all stars ages ago but i stop wearing them because they are rather poor quality, and really unconfortable. these 70s made wear converse all star again. It´s amazing it´s such an unique design, they never go out of fashion even if you think it´s not appropriate anymore. Regardless what people may tell you, this model is so much better than the original, the model that all have been waiting for. In a nutshell if you like Chucks , buy the 70s and leave the other to teenagers who can´t afford this model. Great review, i love my red wine pair ;)
I'm a 9.5 US in the average shoe, but in the Regular CTAS I'm a 9 US. What size should I go with when purchasing the Chuck 70s? Also, do the 70s tend to run big or small?
It's really weird..I bought a pair of Chuck 70s earlier in the year from a place called Opening Ceremony and they're like, half of the features from the 70s in this video and half the regular chucks..not sure what they are exactly. They have the black license plate logo and the one piece of rubber, but instead of the sewn on logo it's the regular one and the insole doesn't say 70 on it..weird haha.
I really really really really don’t like the glossy sole/toebox of the 70s. Enough for me to stick to the all stars. And honestly, the premium leather version of the all stars seem to be just as good as the 70. There’s an outlet near me that sells the standard all stars for just about $30! So, I’ll beat them to the grave ready for another pair!
I am making people aware of the materials used in the pair of CT 70 I purchased Using Rose Anvils dissection of the ct vs ct70 the footbed, I found that the 70 I had still used the same construction as the cheaper ct, I contacted converse and they told me they have the right to use whatever materials they want and that if I did not want the premium 70 I should return them Check out what the shoes are made of before you purchase them
The 70s are great but the IIs, especially the counter climate ones that kept some water away, were crazy comfortable and had robust construction. I prefer the aesthetics and waxed sole and laces of the 70s any day but the Lunarlon on the IIs feel superior (imo) than the 70s.
gotta ask how the chuck 70 compares to the og chuck but in leather. that shoe is around 10 buck cheaper but its got a chrome tanned leather that is pretty average but for the money i think the leather shoe might very well be the best one you can get. especially if you keep it clean and have a few magic erasers lying around!
I have a pair of custom Chuck 70s and I lift in them fairly often. I've never had the All Stars, so I can't compare. But the 70s work great. Caveat, though: I switched out the insert with a cork footbed, so I have no idea how the original one performs. Mostly switched them out because the original one seemed like it needed breaking in and it was thicker than my current insert (plus it won't form to my feet as well as cork will). I imagine it'll work fine though.
@@sneaky.vampire the one I'm using is from a brand called Filson. It's pretty good! Definitely prefer it over the original foam that comes in the shoe, from what little I've tested that one. Although the Filson one also has foam, just with a layer of cork on top of it (otherwise it would probably fall apart pretty quickly if it was purely cork).
I started lifting early this year and wear my regular All Stars. Granted I'm a noob and haven't even squatted my body weight quite yet (yeah I'm a weakling), but I think the 70s would work for me too cause I really don't plan on pushing any weight moving boundaries; I just wanna gain some muscle lol.
I wish they would bring back the Converse Asylums Those were the comfiest shoes I've ever worn. Sadly they are discontinued and ones on ebay are too small
I never owned all-stars due to lack of cushion. Since the Chuck 70, I have sold every other sneaker including all my Jordans. I have never felt more liberated than after selling my last J, Cement 3.
I have VERY flat feet so I have to wear hard molded inserts. My feet are also really wide so they never fit in any Chucks. I love the look but they never work for my feet.
Hi, quick question. If I wear Sk8 Hi Vans at 9.5 or 9 1/2 and those fit me well, what size would you suggest I get in Chuck 70s? I once wore All Stars but the stitching near the rubber top, near the toes would cut my socks but now I seen the interior and how the stitching was different and thought I'd give it another try with the Chuck 70s :)
I have the all star summer edition, the upper is made from mesh.. it's different.. better quality, stronger, and off course it's look modern than the canvas one
I’ve had my All stars for 2 years now and i love them but they are falling apart so i think i am gonna buy the chuck 70 and. I hope they are gonna be more durable
I just bought em cuz I heard it was good for lifting. I walked to the gym for 40 minutes now I got a bliss. Will it get comfortable overtime? Wish I got the 70s, I felt like the laces look better too.
Nice video. I'm usually a size 7uk, but recently find that I need to go up half a size. I bought the Chuck 70s at size 7 and they are a bit tight around the toe box. Can you advise is this normal? If I wear them will they 'break in' or should I just go a size up? Cheers!
