Converse

[sabergirl]

How does one tell if a pair of converse are "70s"? I usually shop for shoes at like Ross or tj maxx, so I never see boxes or rarely tags. I was wondering if they have distinguishable characteristics.

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[manufc10]

@sabergirl:

How does one tell if a pair of converse are "70s"? I usually shop for shoes at like Ross or tj maxx, so I never see boxes or rarely tags. I was wondering if they have distinguishable characteristics.

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The first way you will be able to tell is by the price tag.  The 70's are about 20-30 dollars more than the regular chucks IIRC.  Secondly, you'll be able to tell when you pick them up and inspect them…it's like night and day when comparing the 70's to the regular Chucks.  The 70's are made with better materials overall. Eyelets, laces, canvas, sole, etc....everything is higher quality and beefed up.  The soles are thicker on the 70's as well which makes them much more comfortable.

There are definitely distinguishable characteristics.  I guess the best way I can explain it is the regular Chucks would be a 14oz pair of lower end/mid range selvedge denim and the 70's would be a pair of IH 21oz denim.

Also...I believe the 70's are only sold online.  It's the only place I've found them anyways.

[manufc10]

@Jordonf9 those are bad ass.  Are those Suede?  What is the name of the color?

[Jordonf9]

@manufc10 yes they are dyed sued. I have some red on the laces and my caramel ducks already ha. Red dahlia. They made them last year I believe, so very few out there. I got lucky

[Jordonf9]

My other pair of 70. Also have the black wool version but not out

Some of my addiction….

[spitfiredealer]

I really want to like Cons and I do on other people but they just don't work on me. Those red suede ones look great.

[Flash]

anyone know of a place ( europe or the states ) where i can get a pair of these Jackstars ? not sure if there a Japan exclusive or not

[Finshack]

How does one tell if a pair of converse are "70s"? I usually shop for shoes at like Ross or tj maxx, so I never see boxes or rarely tags. I was wondering if they have distinguishable characteristics.

@sabergirl Was always my understanding they have the black label on the heel…

[Jordonf9]

Slightly higher rubber wall, Black label back heel, the extra stitching where the material is near the rubber to and full rubber sole. Def a better shoe than the reg Chuck Taylor.

I actually live the blue denim so much I just got in two more pairs for once this pair dies. Haha

[sabergirl]

Cool. Thanks for all the info, everyone

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[Cutlasshound]

70s Converse x Carhartt WIP rip stop tiger camo….

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[gaseousclay]

^^
I like. Are those a UK only release?

[Jordan23]

No!

Enjoy ya addiction!

[Jordonf9]

Excited, I grabbed a new release of the 70. I have been wanting s low top version of this awesome shoe, finally a colorway I love. They just dropped a few new colors for summer for highs and lows

[Jordonf9]

The midnight navy is pretty boss

[manufc10]

@Jordonf9 can you point me in the direction of these new releases of the 70's?  I went to the website but I'm not seeing these for some reason.

[Jordonf9]

http://m.converse.com/us/en_us/pw/converse-chuck-taylor-70-shoes/pirZoi3Zpsd

[Dion]

I'm a fan of the tonal laces on the 70s as they don't get as dirty as the white ones. Especially when wearing denim.

[Finkster]

I'm not a fan of the tonal laces on the 70s as they don't get as dirty as the white ones. Especially when wearing denim.

[Jordonf9]

I kid of agree with you @Finkster but look how good the new lows look with the OD

More of a plum, love them! Might get white/offwgite laces though :p