Converse Or Vans

[Danimal16]

Anybody remember wearing Topsiders Captains oxfords?

Folks used to say they looked like bowling shoes but were the rage in SoCal in the 60s and 70s. About the time that vans and converse were coming into vogue.

[Racerbvd]

I started wearing Vans in the mid 70s, I was skating & racing BMX and that was the shoe. I would get teased about my Red & Blue Vans at school, it was 3 or 4 more more years before before they got popular in FL. at least my area. I still wear Vans today




I even custom ordered a pair for Prom

[Oh Haha]

Man, I wanted a pair of the original blue and red ones in the worst way.



I was reading the BMX magazines at the time and they would have improved my riding immensely or so I thought.

[mcfly1013]

Converse and vans are ok but when I was growing up the sneaker of choice were Pro-Keds

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by mcfly1013

Converse and vans are ok but when I was growing up the sneaker of choice were Pro-Keds

And a Red Rider was the BB gun to have right...

Man, I wanted a pair of the original blue and red ones in the worst way.



I was reading the BMX magazines at the time and they would have improved my riding immensely or so I thought.

They did grip the pedals better What kind of bike did you ride?? Do you still ride?? BTW, I still have the high tops in the picture

They also stick to walls...

[georgeinhere]

Smiths and Sambas (Adidas)...

I still wear Sambas

[Nevergrowup]

I use my Chuck Taylors as driving shoes. The thin sole end the flexibility of the shoe makes heel-toe downshifts so enjoyable.

[widebody911]

Originally Posted by Nevergrowup

I use my Chuck Taylors as driving shoes. The thin sole end the flexibility of the shoe makes heel-toe downshifts so enjoyable.

+1

I have about 30 pairs of Chucks in various colors and patterns.

The OP should have created a poll.

[Eric 951]

Sambas and Gazelles

Vans are still cool too.


Taylors--no way.

[Pazuzu]

Docs.

The kids wearing Docs were stealing the bikes from the kids wearing Vans and Chuckies

[rattlsnak]

Originally Posted by DanielDudley

Around here, the cool geeks wear Converse. Nobody wears Vans.

Isnt that an oxymoron? cool geek?

[widebody911]

80's fashion pwned by 70's photographic technology...

[Heel n Toe]

What??? We're on the third page of this thread and there's no mention of PF Flyers yet?

[rattlsnak]

ok, now were dipping into the 50s!

[jyl]

I used to wear PFs, I recognize the heel label. Mine were usually worn, dirty, and had dog poop in the crevices. I had one pair, when they were all worn out, I'd get another. The first day with shiny fresh new sneakers, I felt like the Bionic Man.

[Jim Richards]

Yep. PF's were the hot ticket.

[Mike Bonkalski]

Add another one for PF's. Very comfortable and great cushioning for this style of sneaker.

[Mike Bonkalski]

For Converse, I prefer the "Jack Purcells" to the "Chuck Taylors".

[Playa76911S]

Chucky Ts and Vans are 90s. Pumas are tha game now wont wear anything else.

[ramonesfreak]

i have been buying both since i was 12 or 13. now 37 and i still have both and use em all summer. keds are cool too

The problem with Vans, at least with the slip-ons, is the quality. I find them to be garbage.

There is always a layer of fabric inside the toe that falls apart and makes me nuts by bunching up and catching on my toe. I still buy them though. They are so cheap that I just toss em and try again

either way, your 100% guaranteed some very smelly sneakers after the first hour of use if not wearing socks and of course youll look like pee-wee herman if you wear socks