Alternatives to Converse?

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What else is good with the mum uniform of boyfriend jeans and stripy tops?! I've had to accept that converse just aren't that comfy. I've got stan smiths that I love but can't wear every day, so I need something else!

Adidas Gazelle, Superga or classic Reeboks or Nikes?

I swear by Vans! I much prefer them to Converse and I usually don't find any shoes except proper trainers comfy.

Rocket dog jazzins - much cheaper too if you get in the endless sales and loads of different styles.

Vans Old Skool. Much more stylish and WAY comfier and long lasting than converse.

Superga I love mine

I'm very fond of Toms. Huge variety in colours/patterns. So comfy.

Dunlop do Converse like trainers that are a thousand times more comfortable and about a third of the price. But there is a limited range of colours.

If you want a huge range of colours then Superga are fantastic.

Addidas superstar, currently have great colours on the stripes and very comfortable.

Vans are comfy.

I fancy another pair of PF Flyers, but nowhere seems to stock them anymore, so I'll have to order from amazon, which I'm not a fan of.

I love my Converse I have just ordered a navy pair and I plan to steal DD white low-top (we have the same size feet)

I don't like the foldy crease in the toebox of Toms - does it rub?

What about Sketchers?

Adidas Stan Smith

Ive just bought a navy pair of Hummell pumps (slimmer stadil lo apparently) instead of the usual cons, and they seem great so far.

They're not as comfortable as my sketchers, but they're a damn sight better looking and the sole is more padded than Cons. They're quite wide, so might be a good option for anyone who finds Converse too narrow.

Vans are so much comfier than Converse!

Hey Dude - super comfy!

Vans. Way comfier than Converse and last at least twice as long!

Vans are too wide for me but YY Converse are a tad lacking in the cushioning and arch support.

Curses skinny long feet

Superga - I love converse but these are more comfortable for me.

Just got Vans yesterday - more comfortable than Converse which I find narrow, even the mens!

Vans for me as well!

I like Element. Theyre lovely and comfortable. Theyre difficult to get in the uk though. I think the surfer/skater shops stock them usually.

New Balance 996 are very comfy!

70 no they're smooth inside. They're tight when you buy them and loosen within the first day to comfy amazingness.

Surprisingly warm with bare feet too as the canvas is really dense. Great when the breeze picks up.

I have bought some ultra-cheap converse looking trainers from New Look - fantastic at about £8 a pair. I don't find the soles very comfortable either, but add School Gel insoles. They're twice the price of the shoes but make them easy to wear all day 😀

Another vote for Rocketdog Jazzins here - excellent for wide or boxy feet. I'm a convert!