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If you wear Converse....

116 replies

JollyOrangeGiant · 25/05/2013 19:20

How old are you?

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MikeLitoris · 25/05/2013 19:33

My latest were custom ones from the converse website.

I love them! Purple and white with white eyelets and stitching.

Dp got me them for my birthday. They even have my name embroidered on to the back.

SofaCanary · 25/05/2013 19:34

38 and I've just bought my first pair...I hate them, just not me.

Lizzylou · 25/05/2013 19:34

40

hugoagogo · 25/05/2013 19:34

I am 40 I have worn converse or prokeds most of the year for 28 years!

About 12 years ago I actually got a pair brought back from the US for me; they were so hard to come by here.

PinkPepper · 25/05/2013 19:35

Wonder Woman converse here. 25 :)

Sunshinewithshowers · 25/05/2013 19:35

39

beginnings · 25/05/2013 19:37

36 - I was about to type 35 and then realised that is no longer strictly accurate :(

Notfootball · 25/05/2013 19:38

40

Dontbugmemalone · 25/05/2013 19:40
  1. I've been wearing Converse since I was about 17. Not the same pair obviously!
FionaJT · 25/05/2013 19:41
  1. First pair since a teenager.
soaccidentprone · 25/05/2013 19:42
  1. Bought my 1st pair when I was 21 in 1987. They were bright pinkGrin
MildlyMiserable · 25/05/2013 19:43

46 wear them all the time

ParkerTheThief · 25/05/2013 19:43

43

TSSDNCOP · 25/05/2013 19:43

44

Thingymajigs · 25/05/2013 19:43

I was 27 when I bought them. They were awful. The back of my heels were covered in blisters after a very short walk. It seems that I need padded backs.

HalfSpamHalfBrisket · 25/05/2013 19:44

41 (definitely)
I bought my first ever pair last year, and now have 4 (2x navy and 2x grey).

FranKatzenjammer · 25/05/2013 19:44

40

Kyrptonite · 25/05/2013 19:47
  1. Wouldn't be without them and desperate for some kurt cobain or batman ones.
PesteredButHappy · 25/05/2013 19:49

32, had loads of pairs over the years.

HanShotFirst · 25/05/2013 19:50

I am 27 and have been wearing them over 10 years now. I can't see an end to my infatuation! I only wear the boots though, as the shoes don't stay on my heels.

My favourite pair are my Thundcats ones.....THUNDERCATS, HOOOOOOOO!

PersonalClown · 25/05/2013 19:51

Have about 6 pairs. Dp has banned me from anymore till they wear out.
I'm 34 but 25 in my head.

peggyblackett · 25/05/2013 19:52
  1. My Dad wears them at 65.
Original poster
JollyOrangeGiant · 25/05/2013 19:53

Thank you, everyone.

I've just bought my first pair at 27. Have had other baseball boots in the past though.

I love them but I had a slight crisis of confidence as two 16 year olds I know have recently bought a pair each.

Mine are grey with an orange fold down bit. I hate pumps so these will be worn almost constantly this summer.

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christinarossetti · 25/05/2013 19:54

Over 40. Have just bought a pair for the first time in years.

Not a fan of the boots, but am liking the Dainty Ox trainers.

Crunchymunchyhoneycakes · 25/05/2013 19:54

34