Converse shoe questions - update!

[LoveBug]

Hi,

I really want to get a pair of converse for casual wear when I don't want a sneaker sneaker and also don't want a ballet flat.

Did most of you size down? I've read they stretch. I don't want to risk them getting stretched out once they are worn in.

Also, I feel like they will make my feet look really big. Do any of you feel that way about particular shoes? I will likely just force myself to wear them and not look down.

And now to figure out what style/color to buy.

TIA.

[texassmith]

I feel like they make my feet look HUGE. I wear a size 9, so definitely not petite, but also not monstrous or anything. Converse really just don't work on me

[glw]

I have low-pro slip-ons and they haven't stretched. I feel like the high-tops do make my feet look big, and I'm a size 6.5.

[kris356]

I like Jack Purcells better than Converse. I find them true to size and I wear 8.5.

[pooh8402]

Mine do not stretch and they are TTS for me. However, I also think they make my feet look huge, so I only wear them with shorts or boot cut jeans.

[LoveBug]

Ugh. I wear an 8. I guess I'll try them on in store, and maybe try them on with some outfits at home. I really hate wearing shoes that make my feet look huge. It's dumb, but I always feel really self conscious about it.

[LoveBug]

Sept 30, 2014 14:14:12 GMT -5 glw said:

I have low-pro slip-ons and they haven't stretched. I feel like the high-tops do make my feet look big, and I'm a size 6.5.

I've seen the low profile ones. ThAts what I am eyeing for myself. I definitely don't want the high tops. I could never pull that off.

[kellydelq]

I wear a 9.5 and regular chucks made my feet look huge, I got the Shoreline ones instead and something about the way the laces are, they dont appear as big

[callmehales]

this is why i buy keds instead.

[LoveBug]

Sept 30, 2014 14:25:39 GMT -5 kellydelq said:

I wear a 9.5 and regular chucks made my feet look huge, I got the Shoreline ones instead and something about the way the laces are, they dont appear as big
I'll have to check these out.

[mrsguz]

I haven't noticed that mine stretch. They run TTS to me.

[majick143]

Hmm well maybe I'm fooling myself. At first I though mine made my feet look really long but I just needed to get used to them. I had never had a pair before so they looked weird at first.  But looking at other people wearing them I never though that.  So I just went with it and I love mine.

FWIW, they didn't stretch on me much, if at all.  I'm a VERY true size 8 and the Nordstrom sales guy brought me a 7 and they were perfect.  Here's a pic... I don't think they look huge... do they?

ETA: Yikes sorry this stupid pic is so big

[mrsg123]

Mine don't stretch but I also think they make my feet look GIANT.

[LoveBug]

Sept 30, 2014 15:40:11 GMT -5 majick143 said:

Hmm well maybe I'm fooling myself. At first I though mine made my feet look really long but I just needed to get used to them. I had never had a pair before so they looked weird at first.  But looking at other people wearing them I never though that.  So I just went with it and I love mine.

FWIW, they didn't stretch on me much, if at all.  I'm a VERY true size 8 and the Nordstrom sales guy brought me a 7 and they were perfect.  Here's a pic... I don't think they look huge... do they?

ETA: Yikes sorry this stupid pic is so big

This gives me hope! I always wear an 8. I think your feet look like normal sized feet to me. I'll give them a try. I already asked a very opinionated BFF to come along.

Thanks for your pic!

[grace]

I have largish feet (9.5 usually) and I love my white converse! I used to worry but lately I've given up caring whether my feet look big.

[LoveBug]

Sept 30, 2014 14:25:39 GMT -5 kellydelq said:

I wear a 9.5 and regular chucks made my feet look huge, I got the Shoreline ones instead and something about the way the laces are, they dont appear as big

Just looked at these online. They are cute. This shoe only has 4 grommets (sp?) which helps, instead of the standard 6. Thanks again.

[house]

The cap toe of the converses looked too big for me so I opted for these instead and love them! They are TTS and very comfortable!

www.amazon.com/dp/B00ASTSZX2/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_Pw--tb1QJA2BN

Other colors here:

www.amazon.com/Teva-womens-Freewheel-Fashion-Sneaker/dp/B006L0SHYO/ref=cts_sh_1_fbt

[aak0517]

I'm a solid size 8 and sized down a half size. They haven't stretched but I was told they run a half size big. I have two pairs, the regular and slip on and both are 7.5 (again I'm a solid 8 everywhere else) and they fit perfect.

[aak0517]

Also I don't notice them making my feet look big. But I love them and don't care.

[YahYahs]

My chucks are my avatar. Size 7, which is the low end of my normal size range. They're roomy but not floppy. Haven't noticed stretching.

[Deleted]

Sept 30, 2014 14:14:13 GMT -5 kris356 said:

I like Jack Purcells better than Converse. I find them true to size and I wear 8.5.

I also prefer Jack Purcells but I had to size up in mine because my regular size was super tight, and I'm glad I did.

[bethaboo]

I think regular lace up Converse make my feet look huge but I have a pair of slip ins that I think look good. I think I sized down a half size.

[kellsbelles]

Sept 30, 2014 19:36:05 GMT -5 grace said:

I have largish feet (9.5 usually) and I love my white converse! I used to worry but lately I've given up caring whether my feet look big.

Ditto on the size. I never particularly noticed that Chucks or any other shoe makes my feet look omg large. Unless I'm literally wearing clown shoes I'm with you-who cares if they look big or what people think

[joyhart02]

I have super small feet (size 6) and I get a size three in the kids section and they fit perfect. I don't think they make my feet look too big. I also get matching ones for my daughters.

[LoveBug]

Sept 30, 2014 21:12:08 GMT -5 aak0517 said:

Also I don't notice them making my feet look big. But I love them and don't care.

I think I may try on the slip-on type. And I hope I feel the same as you. We have the same size foot.

[phoenixrising]

I wear anywhere from a 9-10 in most shoes, and I buy a 9 in Converse. I do think maybe my feet look long in them, but I don't mind it. It's the same way for everyone, I think.

[LoveBug]

Update: I got the shoreline shoes in maroon. Love them.

[mcc]

Cute lovebug! Also, where is your top from--I love it!

[LoveBug]

Oct 4, 2014 11:18:36 GMT -5 mcc said:

Cute lovebug! Also, where is your top from--I love it!

Thanks! It's from old navy - just got it a few weeks ago.

[qtjess1110]

The ones you picked adorable now I want them. I dont care if my feet look big my white chucks look so cute with my outfits so I could care less.