At what age should people stop wearing converse?

baltimore sun

I'm about to hit my thirties and something's bothering me....I love converse shoes, I've got feckin heaps of them.

But, I'm not one of those losers that wears odd ones or wears them even when it's bucketing down cats & dogs, anywho, I was thinkin to meself there the other day when I was younger thatI saw an older guy like in his 30s/40s wearing cons I always thought, "ha, what a gimp, trying to me cool" I don't wanna be that gimp, should I stop wearing them?
At what age should people stop wearing converse?

AngryBollix

WTF are converse.

ElleEm

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

marketty

You got white people problems man

wolf moon

I'm 34 and still wear them. If someone has a problem with it, then it's their problem, not mine

Owen

I'm gonna go with never too. Best shoes ever.

RickRoll

Materialistic idiots!

Frank Black

baltimore sun wrote: »

when I was younger thatI saw an older guy like in his 30s/40s wearing cons I always thought, "ha, what a gimp, trying to me cool" I don't wanna be that gimp,

too late I'm afraid.

Bluefoam

I got my first converse when I was 11. I have always had at least one pair since and still wear them aged 35 (i currently have 3 pairs)

If the kids think its uncool that I wear them, they should look for something else to wear, coz I couldn't give a **** about them...

amdublin

IMO if you are over the age of 42 and 3/4, 2 weeks, 1 day, 5 hours and 33 minutes then it is time to stop

Norma_Desmond

As long as you dont wear them with skinny jeans then you are never to old to wear converse!

Dudess

Prioritise reaching an age where you don't think it matters a sh1t what other people think of what you wear, no matter what age.

BBDBB

when you cant get a colour to match your colostomy bag

KilOit

They're nice but i'm really fond of Vans now and i'm 29

Nodin

I've been wearing Docs/Solovair Docs since the 80's. Do I give a fuck what anyone thinks at this stage? No, no I don't.

Sindri

What are converse?

p1akuw47h5r3it

Converse are ****! Vans and circa's are the way to go, more comfy too.

RickRoll

Sindri wrote: »

What are converse?

http://www.landaustore.co.uk/images/footwear/converse/mens/converse-mens-converse-shoes-all-star-ox-high-purple-24420.jpg

Nodin

Sindri wrote: »

What are converse?

These remarkably flimsy looking things.
http://images.pictureshunt.com/pics/c/converse-3087.jpg

bertie4evr

At what age should people stop giving a **** about what other people wear?

D1stant

Converse are overpriced crap, bought by idiots who think the brand enhances them in some way

Anyone for a twisted ankle?

Sindri

Ahh yeah, are they some hip youth thing?

They don't look that nice.

TheZohanS

D1stant wrote: »

Converse are overpriced crap, bought by idiots who think the brand enhances them in some way

Anyone for a twisted ankle?

Well I've been wearing them for around 15 years, still haven't twisted my ankle in them. As for overpriced, probably. But not as overpriced as other footwear that's churned out in factories in China or Vietnam; eg Nike.

Katgurl

They're not exactly statement wear so I think you can wear them forever. I wear them (34), my older siblings wear them, my preteen nieces wear them and my mum (68) wears them. They've been around so long, it is sort of equivalent to asking how long you can continue to wear jeans.

RickRoll

How much are a pair of Converse?

cocoshovel

The fact that you think like that is a bit sad.

RickRoll

Katgurl wrote: »

They're not exactly statement wear so I think you can wear them forever. I wear them (34), my older siblings wear them, my preteen nieces wear them and my mum (68) wears them. They've been around so long, it is sort of equivalent to asking how long you can continue to wear jeans.

What else do they wear? :pac:

keithb93

OP you should never have started wearing them. A load of crap worn by little girls is what they are!

DEFTLEFTHAND

They're all I wear really when I'm not in work, always found them comfortable so I don't envisage to stop wearing them anytime soon. They can be bad for your knees though as there is no support offered in the sole at all. I broke my leg in a pair while climbing over a wall, there was nothing to absorb the shock when I jumped down.

D1stant

TheZohan wrote: »

Well I've been wearing them for around 15 years, still haven't twisted my ankle in them. As for overpriced, probably. But not as overpriced as other footwear that's churned out in factories in China or Vietnam; eg Nike.

Converse are made in China and owned by Nike.

castletownman

Give me a pair of Ecco's from Clarkes any day of the week

tempura

Nodin wrote: »

I've been wearing Docs/Solovair Docs since the 80's. Do I give a fuck what anyone thinks at this stage? No, no I don't.

+ 1

Sky King

I'm biding my time until boot runners come back into fashion.

Katgurl

RickRoll wrote: »

Katgurl wrote: »

They're not exactly statement wear so I think you can wear them forever. I wear them (34), my older siblings wear them, my preteen nieces wear them and my mum (68) wears them. They've been around so long, it is sort of equivalent to asking how long you can continue to wear jeans.

What else do they wear? :pac:

?????
Normal little girl clothes; leggings, skirts, tights, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts

Katgurl

Sky King wrote: »

I'm biding my time until boot runners come back into fashion.

they've been back for over a year. You'll get them in Office, Schuh, any vintage-ish shop that sells shoes

RickRoll

Katgurl wrote: »

?????
Normal little girl clothes; leggings, skirts, tights, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts

Never mind..

TheZohanS

D1stant wrote: »

Converse are made in China and owned by Nike.

Be janey you learn something new everyday.

I'd still rather pay €40 for a pair of Cons than €120 for a pair of Nike that will damage your feet and muscles. It's been scientifically proven that the less cushioning in a pair of runners the better as it allows a more natural stride and impact between your foot and surface.

I don't wear labels, I wear shoes!

GalwayKiefer

I've never owned a pair so I can't comment on their comfort but I hate the sight of them because I associate them with skinny jeans.

If you like them though then fcuk the begrudgers to be honest.

Glico Man

I bought my first pair a week ago so I'm not going to stop wearing them anytime soon. Most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.

Katgurl

RickRoll wrote: »

Katgurl wrote: »

?????
Normal little girl clothes; leggings, skirts, tights, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts

Never mind..

oh right, get it... Very hungover and sleep deprived...

mattjack

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

They're all I wear really when I'm not in work, always found them comfortable so I don't envisage to stop wearing them anytime soon. They can be bad for your knees though as there is no support offered in the sole at all. I broke my leg in a pair while climbing over a wall, there was nothing to absorb the shock when I jumped down.

WTF were you getting over a wall at your age ?

Spacedog

I got my first pair of converse when I was a kid waaaaaaaaaay back in the 1980s, me ma got them from Tuthills bargain bin for a pound, because at the time no-one would be seen dead wearing them.

they only started to become popular as a staple of grunge scene (smells like teen spirit opens with a full shot of Cobains converse tappin away) which was basically not givin a fcuk what you wear. and that is something of any age who doesn't give a fcuk about stupid fcukin bullsiht can appreciate.

that said I'd rather any other white soled runners than branded converse, same shid, much cheaper.

opinion guy

Damn hipsters.

Clark's are still cool right ?

EdenHazard

I'll be wearing hightops for a very long time, look at Becks still wearing them at 36, mayb around 40 stop, just because you kinda need to adapt at a certain stage. I mean I don't wear Air Max anymore even tho I like them because they just don't suit me anymore.

D1stant

TheZohan wrote: »

Be janey you learn something new everyday.

I'd still rather pay €40 for a pair of Cons than €120 for a pair of Nike that will damage your feet and muscles. It's been scientifically proven that the less cushioning in a pair of runners the better as it allows a more natural stride and impact between your foot and surface.

I would imagine that the major scientific things about NikVerse is how to keep a supply chain cost low and market the different brands to different segments presenting the illusion of choice... ending up with people emotionally attached to one brand over another.... for no good reason

Yakult

I stopped wearing them after Nike bought the company in 2003.

Feisar

I love them for the gym and for general wear. They look nice enough with a pair for jeans I think.
I like the minimal sole they have. Much more natural to walk in compared with runners/shoes.

Way way over priced for what they are though.

arybvtcw0eolkf

I'm 45 in March and I'm still wearing Con's - Wore a green pair yesterday, kinda purple funky pair today.

wolfmoon87

baltimore sun wrote: »

I'm about to hit my thirties and something's bothering me....I love converse shoes, I've got feckin heaps of them.

But, I'm not one of those losers that wears odd ones or wears them even when it's bucketing down cats & dogs, anywho, I was thinkin to meself there the other day when I was younger thatI saw an older guy like in his 30s/40s wearing cons I always thought, "ha, what a gimp, trying to me cool" I don't wanna be that gimp, should I stop wearing them?
At what age should people stop wearing converse?

Just wear what you want. Who gives a sh!t what other people think. :cool:

Feisar

TheZohan wrote: »

Be janey you learn something new everyday.

I'd still rather pay €40 for a pair of Cons than €120 for a pair of Nike that will damage your feet and muscles. It's been scientifically proven that the less cushioning in a pair of runners the better as it allows a more natural stride and impact between your foot and surface.

+1

Cushioned runners tend to make people heel strikers while running. Running barefoot, people generally land with the ball of the foot and the ankle joint acts as a shock absorber.