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Converse only better. Does it exist?

39 replies

mckenzie · 14/09/2014 17:07

I do love my converse, to wear with skinny jeans etc, and I need a new pair as mine are decided tatty looking.
Is there a similar but different shoe/brand I should look at please?
TIA

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MelonOfTroy · 14/09/2014 17:09

Following not helping sorry!

I need converse things that are wider to accommodate my fat feet.

Original poster
mckenzie · 14/09/2014 17:11

Follow all you like MelonofTroy. Smile

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 14/09/2014 17:12

Keds? Very comfy.

ThursdayLast · 14/09/2014 17:12

I love my vans.
Or Dunlop?

Shopgirl1 · 14/09/2014 17:21

Ash virgins perhaps? Or Golden Goose if you have more to spend.

BruceSpringClean · 14/09/2014 17:49

Vans all the way! Very comfy & quite a bit sturdier than Converse IMHO.

toptrumps1 · 14/09/2014 17:52

Superga or Springcourt in addition to the above suggestions

NormHonal · 14/09/2014 17:53

Ash.

So so comfortable, super soft leather and gorgeous colours.

msfreud · 14/09/2014 18:00

Seconding Ash Virgin, they are wider than Converse.

elephanteraser · 14/09/2014 18:09

superga they're the comfiest shoes ever

Eastpoint · 14/09/2014 18:21

Ugg trainers are lovely, I'm on my second pair. I find the ones with toe caps more comfortable.

bigTillyMint · 14/09/2014 18:23

I have Superga's - they are maybe a bit wider than Converse, but they have really heavy soles!

HolgerDanske · 14/09/2014 18:53

Ash.

Superga.

OneLittleLady · 14/09/2014 19:07

Superga are wider than converse. I don't find the soles especially heavy but that said, I am used to wearing Dr Martens which really are heavy!

s88 · 14/09/2014 19:12

Iv had vans and they hurt my skinny ankles so much !

TeamEdward · 14/09/2014 19:14

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bigTillyMint · 14/09/2014 19:41

Mens?

That said, they do kind of make my size 6 feet look longer, so she may not be keen.

EauRouge · 14/09/2014 19:47

Ethletic. Wider and comfier, and they are fair trade so you can feel smug.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 14/09/2014 20:15

SuperGa are great. Or leather Converse.

AppleSnapple · 14/09/2014 20:17

Camper.
super comfy and my new pair (black w burgundy laces) are fab! (I think, at least!)

SewCraftyLou · 14/09/2014 20:21

I like Cath Kidston pump, might not be your style but they work for me. They're a bit wider, I love the prints they choose, plus they're cheaper!

Mmeh · 14/09/2014 20:27

Ash Virgins. Comfier and cooler than Converse (IMO)

HolgerDanske · 14/09/2014 20:29

I missed out on a pair of Ash Virgins for £65.

Gutted.

Original poster
mckenzie · 14/09/2014 20:41

Wow. Who knew there was so much choice?
Thanks guys. Off to check them all out.
Thanks very much.

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samesizetoes · 14/09/2014 21:27

Dunlop green flash (half the price of converse too!)