How can I tell if my Converse are real?
Authentic Converse shoes will have a serial number on the label on the inside of the tongue and each shoe will bear this number. If you have two different numbers then something is off. This number should also be on the box they came in as well.
How can you tell if Converse shoes are fake?
Check the stitching and paint Authentic Converse sneakers all have sturdy stitches on the upper. The stitching usually comes in white, except for the monochrome and ivory color versions that have tonal stitching. The paint on the rubber piping should also be straight and solid. Fake ones are usually faded and uneven.
Is Converse made in Vietnam original?
1. Authentic Converse shoes are manufactured in any of these four countries – Vietnam, China, India and Indonesia. If the pair you bought is manufactured anywhere else, it is likely to be a knock-off. Vietnam is the most likely location for a genuine Converse to be manufactured for Indian markets.
Did Converse change their sole?
Yes, Converse is fixing the one biggest problem with Chucks. The longtime sneaker brand announced a new style, call the Chuck Taylor All Star II, which will feature a revamped, cushier sole with Lunarlon technology courtesy of its parent company, Nike. (Nike has owned Converse since 2003 — who knew?)
Why is my Converse logo on the inside?
So why is the Converse logo on the inside of the shoe? According to Converse customer service, the round patch logo is located on the inside of the shoe because of styling purposes only.
How many holes do Converse have?
Although the two holes might look like a unique design idea that just make the trainers stand out from the crowd, they do actually have a more practical purpose. As many trainer wearers will know, if you’re walking around a lot, your feet can become hot and sweaty, so the first use of the holes is to help ventilate.
Why do Converse have felt on the bottom?
Translation: The outsourced soles are specially designed to fetch a lower US import tax. In this case, the special felt bottoms of the All Star cover more than 50% of the shoe’s sole and allow it to be classified as a “slipper.”
What are the 2 holes on Converse for?
Initially made for playing basketball, the holes allow air to get into the shoe – much like the breathable material your gym trainers are made out of – and help stop your feet getting sweaty.
Why do my Converse have felt on the bottom?
Do Converse still have felt on the bottom?
TIL Converse Sneakers have felt on the bottom because that classifies them as slippers, which have a lower tariff.