Customer Reviews Converse Chuck Taylor® All Star II Hi

Very comfortable! I love converse!

The Chuck Taylor IIs are an improvement over the originals, comfort-wise. I liked the shoe but returned it for the oxford (low-top) version, since I found the high-top style cumbersome to put on.

I already have two pair of Chucks: One in size #3 in Red and another pair with the Flame screening in a #3.5. These are in the classic style: With ZERO padding & arch support. I since they don't have much toe-room, it is inevitable that you will eventually break a hole in the rubber tips. When It came time to replace the red ones I was excited to try These "All Star II" because of the improved foot padding. I ordered a half-size up, like the better fitting shoes I already own. Well, the new styling, with the plain soles and matching grommet color, looked even more "Blah" in person. Most importantly: Converse seems to have increased the cushioning without allowing for more material in the upper?!? I ordered the #3.5 but it was still too small for my foot! I will exchange these for the "Classics," (whose design I prefer, anyway) and with the money I save, will buy a pair of good quality of insoles.

I've had a number of pairs of Converse All Stars over the years, low and high tops. These feel quite different, but perhaps not worth the additional cost. First, make sure to buy your normal shoe size, not your "Converse size"! I am typically a size 12, but have always bought size 11 when getting a new pair of "Chucks." When buying these I attempted to split the difference (11 1/2) and ended up having to exchange for the full size 12. The Lunarlon soles make these shoes feel completely different, snugger than a standard All Star, and the spandex straps that keep the tongue in place feel tighter along the side of your foot. The originals have thinner canvas and a free range tongue, making them very easy to just toss on your feet. When I put these on, I need to loosen the upper laces, then use both hands to hold the shoe in place with the tongue out while I push my foot in. The thicker material makes them feel a bit warmer as well, which could be good in cooler seasons, but not great in summer. Overall, they are more comfortable than the originals, which may be appreciated by those whose feet can't put up with the flimsy soles of the originals. Most importantly though, they retain the classic look. I hope that the more "advanced" sole will keep them from falling apart as all my older pairs have done.

The sides and sole are cushier, but the sole still lacks arch support (I have average arches). Also, the sole isn't completely sealed around the edges of the heel, which causes squeaking with each step. Be aware that Zappos increased the price from $75 to $80 as of 6/1/2016. It was $75 when I purchased these on 5/31/2016. Overall, Converse II are worth trying if you like the style. They just weren't for me due to fit (narrowness), squeakiness, and comfort (lack of arch support).

I am a fan of the new low tops, however these Hi-Tops will not break in, especially in the heel area. They continue to rub against my back heel and cause bleeding. The low tops have been fine though. Also for sizing I went half size up from All Star I -> All Star II.

Definitely more comfortable than regular chucks. But they make my feet sweaty and the high tops are difficult to get on. I would love these with a softer canvas, but the same insole and support.

I really wanted to like these, because I love classic Chuck Taylors and need lots of support. The removeable insole is more cushiony than supportive, and the heel squeaked when I walked. Swapping them out for my regular supportive insoles was okay. The shoe itself felt really bulky, and I found there to be excess fabric in the ankles, creating a crease and making it look like they were too big for me. I ordered a 6.5 and maybe should have gone with a 6? But if what you're paying extra for here is the supportive insole, and I'm not even going to use it, then what's the point in buying them? These shoes may work for some people but they did not work for me.