Why are Converse SO UNCOMFORTABLE? (Converse Chuck Taylor) 

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I guess my feet are perfect for chucks because I never found them uncomfortable. But I am usually running around barefoot so, I like them alot.

I’ve never found them to be uncomfortable, I actually like them more than most shoes because they tend to feel more natural on my feet. I think the problem for most people is that they have conditioned their feet to need arch support when naturally arch support is not a normal thing for the human foot. When I get shoes, I’m just looking for foot protection not support.

I absolutely love converse. I find them really comfortable actually.

It's less about the inside of the shoe and more about the bottom. When you're weight lifting, the sole is fully flat on the ground, which is why Converse are good for it.

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Always loved the look of Converse, hated them for everything else. I went to get a pair for the first time since early high school for a Wayne's World costume, but all they had in my size was the Chuck 70s. What a pleasant surprise! Bit more expensive but so much better than the Converse I remember. I can tell they'll last a lot longer too.

5:40 - Exactly. They may not be flat when new but after a few deadlifts and squat sessions they become flat but supportive and they can also be synched down very well so your foot never feels like it moves inside the shoe at all. Probably my favourite gym shoe. Avoid the 70's if you lift but get the 70's if you want a daily.

My guess is that when these were first introduced, they were probably the most comfortable shoes most kids had ever had. Compared to leather soled shoes or other athletic shoes of the days made of very stiff leather, these would have felt soft and flexible on day one. Also, people weighed a lot less, so extra cushioning wasn't really a thing, especially compared to leather soled shoes.

You should do the “comfort sole” vans and compare with the regular.

I have regularly worn basic Hightop Cons for 20 years. I've always found them comfortable and have never had any problems with my feet. Although I have also bought some different makes that have some arch support and or ankle support but honestly don't find them more comfortable then the basic ones. And I hear you because a lot of people have asked me how I could work a 12-hour shift on concrete waiting tables wearing cons. But never a problem

Crazy how expensive these shoes are now. In the 90's I could go to the nearest Shoe City and get two pairs for $20. I know that was more than 20 years ago and things get more expesive but $20 for two pairs to $55 for one pair, thats quite the increase.

I actually find them extremely comfortable, the feeling is close to being barefoot and I love it.

The thing is they look cute and fits with every outfit

I only wear chucks with Dr. Scholls arch support inserts. They basically transform the most uncomfortable shoe to being one of the best looking and most comfortable shoes out there. I usually get about 4 years on a pair of chucks. The area where the lower starts to detach by the toes I glue with loctite brand crazy glue. That will usually hold for another year before the shoe is ready for the trash. I also prefer the Chuck II because they go on more like a sneaker instead of having to play around with the shoe laces everytime.

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I just bought a pair of Chuck 70s after see all the requests in the comment section. That video will be coming out soon-ish

Converse, until about 2004, were *SO* comfortable and my favorite shoes. Something changed and they became brittle and would fall apart/degrade MUCH faster :( Used to be able to walk into a shoe store with $20 and walk out with ANY pair of chucks.. it's a shame what has happened

Would have been cool to see a comparison to an older version. They have definitely upgraded since I had them over 30 years ago.

I loved these once i broke them in though. Granted they were stiff at first, but after a couple of years, they were my every day shoes for the next 10 years after!

Just like Timberlands and Dcmarteens they do a vintage model : "the chuck 70" I guess. more expensive with better material. I'd prefer those ones : more robuse, more steady, last longer. I'd love to see you analyse it and comapre to this model.

You could've just unlaced them lol

Absolutely love these shoes, I think they are quite comfortable, I've been wearing chucks for about 10 years straight.

Great deep dive on chucks!

Strangely enough, I find my chuck very, very comfortable in my feet. I like that stiff feeling, and the thinness of the sole especially while I walk. Only problem is, my pinkie toe sticks out when it swells, and I wear fairly thick socks. So it can get painful sometimes. It feels perfectly fine when I go bare foot, but who wear shoes with bare foot afterall?

I couldn't really say I've ever found them uncomfortable and since getting Chuck 70 it's even better. I take 8 or 8.5. The way they wrap around my feet and especially my ankles has always made me feel kinda powerful and happy.

I used to play basketball in Converse High Tops (they were red) and I wore those through!!! It helped to have double up my socks for games and practices, but these were so good due to the traction. I think I sprained my ankle in other types of basketball shoes, but not in these.

Oh my god. When your roommate slowly emerged it scared the shit out of me! First I thought it was your cat somehow then it just kept coming 😱😱😱😱😱😬😬

I've had Chuck's that were extremely uncomfortable in certain areas and sizing up didn't help. Stopped wearing them after I got into running sneakers. Thicker midsoles did spoil me and I would never go back to that threadbare feeling sole again. PS - Love your kitty man. Stole the show.

Converse was the first thing I bought with my first paycheck when I was in high school, and I never understood why they were so popular bc I hated how they felt omg thanks for making this video !! Can’t wait for the next

Amazing video! Feel so lucky that found your channel!

I remember getting a pair of converse and being so hyped. It was a huge lettdown when i tried them on. Didn't use them much and just continued using my old thick Joggers/sneakers.

I also support cutting open the Chuck 70's

When I heard the Chuck Taylor factory was leaving the US I bought a pair. Still in the box with Made in The USA on the heal.

Nice video. I have a love/hate with the "classic" Cons nowdays. Just ain't the same since Nike buyout. The foot bed never had much to begin with but I swear the few pairs I've owned since production with Nike they're just not the same. Not even tolerable after an hour if that. Which wasn't the case ever in my Converse shoes I wore in early 2000s that were still made overseas but before Nike came into the picture. Anyways... I'd put up with the uncomfortable soles (just put in custom orthotics and boom problem solved), but what really grinds my bones is the damn felt at the bottom soles now. That is also something never on a Converse shoe before Nike... I do own a few pairs of Chuck 70s.. and while they are nice, and don't have crappy felt on the soles (and the soles are a one piece mold just like the classics used to be) they are a bit bulky and heavier. Classic Chucks are lighter and wrap and mold to your foot and you feel like you’re sometimes not wearing shoes, but were supportive enough to get you through the whole day which is what made them so great and so iconic. Now the quality has dropped a ton and the more expensive superior Chuck 70s solve the comfort issue, but at the price of its behemoth looks and mass weighing you down. But enough rambling, Great work by the way --

i find chucks somewhat comfortable and go on runs with them a lot. and even take them to the gym. but i always find myself wearing them to the point of sole coming out the sides of the shoe. have had this problem with like 2 pairs so far. but they last me atleast a year and i love the look of them so i’ll keep buying

Chuck's hold a birkenstock insert perfectly which really address the comfort issue! :-)

Fun fact: also a great driving shoe.

Man that tool cut through that Converse like butter, I'm impressed haha

This relieves me to know that other people find Converse as uncomfortable as I do. I need shoes with lots of support and although Chucks seem like they'd provide that, they really don't.

I bought a pair of PF Flyers in high school I will never go back to Converse. They are so much more comfortable and durable. I've been wearing the same pair for five years.

yo why tf your cat got such nice waves?

First time watcher. Loved it! I especially love the addition of the cat haha.

You slice so nicely. Love this channel . I'm a woman but buy men's styles sometimes if women's are unavailable at the time I'm buying. I love a lot of men's boots especially. Thanks for all the info !

Interesting to see what's changed for Converse over the years. As someone who wore them for years and even went through the painstaking process of removing the insoles of a few pairs, I can honestly say some things have been omitted: 1) a very thin rubber piece that took up space in the forefoot and toebox under the insole 2) a narrow rubber piece that was part of the heel padding under the insole The felt lining under the insole must be new.

Tbh ive had Original converse for years and they were pretty comfortable

Hahaha haha I have no idea what your friend and room mate is doing because that was so funny! And I tried to watch it again and just loled again harder. Love it!

Love the shirt! Triumphs are such good bikes!

The amount of blades this guy goes through must be insane

I wish they hadn't discontinued the Chuck 2's with the lunarlon soles. Infinitely more durable and comfortable, well worth the $20-$30 premium. I can't believe the original Converse are so expensive, the quality and comfort are horrific.

I skated in chucks for years. I always bought them a half size bigger then added a really good insole and they were good

I think they're amazingly comfy for an everyday shoe. I wouldn't take them hiking or do 20 miles in a day in them, but the same is true for most shoes. I've been wearing them for over 10 years now, and I don't own another brand of trainers

I absolutely love my chucks. I have one exactly like the one you cut for weight lifting and I feel really stable and it also holds my ankles really well. I also have another 70’s pair for going out. I find that they don’t hurt the back of my feet like Air Force 1s for example. 🤷🏻‍♀️ really like them

I remember when these things were 12 bucks a pair. Owned many back in the 80s

This video was very helpful, thank you!

Somehow they're super comfortable to me. Love them, love the look.

This is definitely what I think of as the most iconic sneaker. Second to me would be the three stripe Adidas, but that may be a age thing :)

I was waiting for another vid like this after the vans sk8 hi video, I love these types of videos where you cut open cool original and iconic shoes that are popular in my school. So, I think you should make vids on more classic or iconic sloes like the vans you did and these also but thank you and I have now been subbed since that vans video. I genuinely enjoy your attitude words RU-vid as a whole a will continue to be a fan forever.

These videos are always so interesting to me and I love the cat guest appearance

I stuck some insoles from my mountain bike shoes inside my hi-tops and made them instantly more comfortable - huge increase in comfort. I did have to do some surgery to reduce the arch support in the glued in insole, so I wouldn't have 'double' arch support, but it's quite easy to just nip the top of the arch support off with kitchen shears or scissors

Love the content!! I think it would be interesting to see some Thursday boots cut in half, they seem to push their quality for the price and I'd love to see your opinion on the quality. Keep up the great work!

For powerlifting, I pull the midsole/outsole out of my Chucks - they typically come out in one piece. The idea behind it is for my feet to be as close to the floor as possible for stability while still having traction.

I think the comfort is dependent on the person. I wear alot of boots, from steel toes on the job site and alot of casual Boots. But when I wear a sneaker/shoe it is always chuck Taylor's I own several pairs of these and love them. When we are going to parks, or the zoo, or a trip to the big city and are gonna be walking and exploring in the summer time these are what are on my feet and I love them and find them super comfortable. Good content, relatively new to the channel and like it. Cheers man!

Believe they were made to be a bit more comfy in recent years, I remember having pairs 10-11 years ago that just felt completely flat as if the slight amount of heel cushion wasnt there. Also for the common separation at the toes flex point is more wearing the wrong size than anything so if the laces get real close together from the forefoot area to the end if the tongue when tying them and if it has this bent looking appearance around the ball of your foot you're probably wearing the wrong size. Always important to measure feet with the brannock device and to know your size in centimeters

If you happen to be fortunate enough to fit into kid size Chuck Taylors, they happened to be the most comfortable pair of Chucks ever. The kids size actually have arch support and cushion in the bottom. Plus they don't make your feet look elongated. They are now the only kind of Chuck's that I buy and I also get them for cheaper because they're in the kids section

Birkenstock’s would be a cool episode

Really like your videos. Keep going!!

I never would have guessed that the Chucks were one of the most natural materials shoes out there.... I can def see buying these or something similar and adding custom orthotics and other materials to support the foot...

Is it just me or are these shoes actually not that uncomfortable? I find them to be just fine .

I actually had no idea he was your roommate, that's super interesting

I had a pair of chucks since I was a senior in high school, I just threw them out this year (about 3 years later). They molded my feet perfectly.

I just bought 2 pairs of new Connies, & they always seem to run bigger than my actual shoe size, so it's always a guessing game on how to order: 1/2 or full size smaller. As far as the flat feel, just order some quality insoles, like Sorbothanes, & pop them in. Instant Heaven.They're too iconic to pass up. I love my Connies. ❤

I work at Converse and they are actually starting to put comfort in their classic styles which makes them more comfortable! But my go to chucks to wear to work are always the 70s!

I've read that some time ago they changed their construction by adding some more padding to make them more comfortable.

Chucks have always been more like moccasins for me. Definitely not for any kind of work or heavy play, but nice and light for casual wear. I've found the lows to be great for driving too.

The most iconic movie with chucks for me is the sandlot, the slide scenes and the running shots are just so iconic.

So no one is gonna talk about how that cat was just vibing the whole time

One thing I've always wondered and never thought to ask - What kind of knives and or blades do you use. Any thoughts on doing a video on your tools?

For the gym, I wear Chucks or the low top canvas vans; totally depends on what store I wander into when it's time to get a new pair. Chucks are exactly as you stated. Vans are similar- maybe minimally more squishy, but still flat. Really, and thin, flat shoe is ideal for squats and deadlifts. The idea is you want to avoid a bouncy heal like a running shoe would have because it doesn't offer a stable platform; your ankles shake, and your knees feel unstable.

Very very cool. Glad I found your channel

I like chucks for weightlifting (specifically squats) because there is little to no cushioning compared to say a running shoe that way you're closer to the ground and have less foam to wobble you around when you need to be stable actual weightlifting shoes from like Adidas are quite expensive so chucks are a quick and easy to get a hold of for cheap

Shoes i think you should cut open fila disruptors, adidas stan Smith's, nike air force ones and yeezy 350 boost

I've been wearing converse my whole life and they're the most comfortable shoes I own! I own 5 pairs so far which may not seem like alot but I'm working on my collection lol

I love wearing these, to me they are comfortable. I work in retail and can wear these all day without my feet hurting. I also have weak ankles and I've never rolled or sprained my ankle while wearing them, they are my go to.

The most uncomfortable shoes I've ever bought. Had to buy extra insoles for 25$ to be able to wear them for more than 10min. Still liked them though ;)

I’ve worn converse for probably 10-15 years. Probably owned 30 pairs throughout the years and they’ve always been super comfortable to me. Used to wear them to work and during sports practices too. Never understood why people think they’re uncomfortable.

It physically pained me to watch him tear open these beauties

Chucks are great for lifting because you do feel stable in them. You can drive through your heels, toes, balls of your feet, whatever... all without feeling like you might roll because some squishy foam is going to move in a way you didn't predict. I really like wearing them for lunges or any single-leg stuff. Plus, they're just fine for the bike or rower.

Hey man you should do a cut in half on Nike Air Force 1 they arent so pricy

I used to jog miles in these almost every day in high school for the old school feel lol, used to hoop in em too. Never sprained my ankle in them either somehow.

chucks were pretty uncomfortable when i started wearing them in middle school but after that 1st year, it was really comfortable. the sad thing was it was the only pair of shoes i had so i had to buy new ones every year. and every year, the price increased =/

Love your cat! He/she is all up in there getting educated!

I'd love to see you do a comparison to the "Made in Japan" converse. The rumor is they make them the way they were originally made and they start around $100.

Used a pair for 2 years in my highschool years. 2 of the most uncomfortable shoe wearing years.

My dude is wearing a Triumph Tee! Love to see it. I'm an engineer at Triumph over here in England so its cool to see 👍

Why is it so satisfying to hear the tearing sounds?

My feet always feel freezing cold when I wear them, even in the summer.

Wore these for a hour and my feet were killing me. I sold them

I find that my Chuck's take time to get comfortable. If I wrapped them regularly, they are super comfy. If I take a break and come back, it normally takes a few consecutive days of wearing to get back to comfy... regardless of the shoes age.