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Superga v Converse v Vans?

52 replies

DollysDrawers · 24/05/2012 16:23

I know not everyone likes any of them but if you do, which do you like best?

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tootssweet · 25/05/2012 00:19

Converse - wish they would bring back the baby blue one stars. I loved them.

LulaPalooza · 25/05/2012 00:21

Converse. But they need breaking in. They're always quite uncomfortable when new, for the first few wears.

BettyBathroom · 25/05/2012 06:56

I love Spring Court, they have a cushioned insole and are more comfortable that SuperGa and Converse ...have no idea what Vans look like.

ladyintheradiator · 25/05/2012 07:44

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Stereolab · 25/05/2012 08:58

David Cameron wears Converse.

cocolepew · 25/05/2012 09:00

cons.

BettyBathroom · 25/05/2012 09:12

Stereolab - that's the best reason ever not to wear converse. Wink

AgeingFop · 25/05/2012 09:23

Stereolab - that has caused me great distress! I'd have said Converse all the way, but this made me doubt it.

Fortunately, the only picture I can find of DC's Converse show a particularly unfashionable, non-classic version.

WannaBeWildCosMyLifesSoTame · 25/05/2012 09:32

Converse every time, haven't been without a pair since I was in my teens. Agree that they are timeless and go with everything from jeans to a summer dress. Currently have 4 pairs and am lusting after some more. Do quite fancy some Ash satin ones though but they are a bit £££.

doggydaft · 25/05/2012 10:51

Converse all the way for me, they fit my feet. I find superga just a wee bit too wide although I like the way they look.
Have never worn vans.

brewsandshoes · 06/07/2017 09:31

SUPERGA!
i've found Vans are for kids, and Converse just make us oldies look like we are trying to hold on to our youth! Superga are much more low key. i don't know about them being just a current trend, cos their website says they have been around for a 100 years! ha ha ha ha

FiddleFigs · 06/07/2017 10:24

Leather converse for autumn/winter, canvas converse for spring and Bensimon slip ons for summer. I have tried Superga (too clunky) and Vans (too wide) but always come back to converse.

worrywart98 · 06/07/2017 10:46

i just got some superga and love the way they look but they are definitely wider (i thought i had wide feet but they still feel roomy!). Converse are fab too (although i've only had cheap knock off versions!)

Belindabelle · 06/07/2017 10:52

Superga. I have been wearing them for 20 years. Prior to that I wore Keds.

Everyone round here wears Converse

tissuesosoft · 06/07/2017 10:53

I have wide feet and have always worn Vans, Converse are too narrow for me!

PNGirl · 06/07/2017 11:04

I own 2 hi-top Converse, 1 low-top pair, Adidas Superstars, raspberry Supergas, 2 x Nikes, 2 x New Balance. I cycle round them all but have worn Converse for the longest (since 2005).

girlwhowearsglasses · 06/07/2017 11:08

Superga - converse too flat and thin sole - ouch.

Also superga do some with black soles and rubber trim - go better with tights in winter

FreeButtonBee · 06/07/2017 11:09

Superga are good for those with slightly wider feet. Converse cripple me (and I had lovely silver ones - sob!)

They are very comfortable and my cream ones wash up a treat after a cold, no spin wash in the machine with some vanish. They look like new.

MollyWantsACracker · 06/07/2017 11:35

CONS!

Sorry. Cons. Love 'em. Wish I had a hundred pairs.

RebelandaStunner · 06/07/2017 11:42

Converse wearer since mid 80's.

TheHiphopopotamus · 06/07/2017 11:49

This is a Zombie thread but I love all 3.

In my opinion, Vans are the most comfy. I have fifteen several pairs. Old skool are my faves.

Second faves are converse. I prefer the way they look and low tops are great for summer if you don't fancy wearing sandals.

I like my Supergas but they're my least favourite out of the three, although I like the winter versions with the fleece inside that they do.

ProseccoandPizza · 06/07/2017 11:55

Converse. Always. Newer styles have a Nike insole in now. So much comfier and springy too! Love my rose gold woven leather ones as well as the classic styles.

DeleteOrDecay · 06/07/2017 12:48

Converse and vans. Although I don't actually own a pair of vans at the moment. I agree that converse go with everything and are timeless.

Just looked up Superga and I'm not a fan personally.

Pirisprinkles · 06/07/2017 19:39

Vans!
Converse - too flat
Superga - find them very heavy

keeponkeepinon · 06/07/2017 20:21

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