Canvas Sports Shoes

[airfrogusmc]

Matt thanks for the link. Don't have my size in the white. I'll probably get the blue ones off the Converse site.

Scotrace, The PF Fliers look great.

 

[Matt Deckard]

 

[Blackjack]

Man oh man, PF Flyers!!! I had no idea they were making those again, and in the old school style! I remember wearing those and Red Ball Jets as a kid, I think it was Johnny Quest who they used to advertise PF's. Too cool...

 

[Matt Jones]

Ringsides are now in stock at Zappos! Also available in green:

 

[Matt Deckard]

Good to see Zappos is increasing what they carry from PF.

Check this out

1936\/

1929

 

[Mycroft]

Hey, What do you all think of Footjoys (as in the golf shoe company) saddle shoes, they are called pro shoes, I think, basicly golf shoes without spikes?

 

[Zach R.]

BTW, what exactly are the "few twists" that they are talking about regarding the ringsides? What exactly makes them different from the originals?

 

[DanielJones]

Ringsides are now in stock at Zappos! Also available in green:

Man alive! I like the green ones. For those of you who own a pair of PF Flyers, how is the all day walking comfort? How is the arch support? Are the insoles replaceable?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Zach R.]

Actually, they are probably the most comfortable shoes I've had in a long time, even moreso than my modern lightweight New Balance shoes.

Like Matt touched on, the "Posture Foundation" may not be perfect for everyone, like those with extremely flat feet w/no arches, because it *does* offer considerable arch support.

But for me, it almost feels like you're not wearing shoes at all(which is the mark of a quality shoe, IMO).

 

[DanielJones]

Thanks Zach! Yeah, I have high arches so that's perfect. Are the soles pretty solid, or do you feel the ground and every pebble thereon?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[scotrace]

My PF's

The white hi-tops illustrated above offer plenty of "road feedback."
I can feel all the stones underfoot. But I like that - sort of like moccasins.

 

[DanielJones]

Ah, I see. Thanks Scotrace. Most appreciated.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[airfrogusmc]

Matt just got a pair of the blue 1946 Chucky Ts and you were right; they are GREAT
http://www.converse.com/zproductdetails.asp?zcatid=2&zsubcatid=3&zgenid=&sku=1Q862&bhcp=1
Thanks for the heads up....

 

[shamus]

So if you have flat feet would the PF Ringsides be a good choice or do they have a high arch?

 

[Matt Deckard]

I don't know about the ringsides, though I do know that the Derbys are thin in the sole.

The 1946 Converse are really much cooler than the picture lets on and they feel better than regular Converse. They are limited so if you are going to get a pair get them now... I don't know if they are going to put them out again anytime soon. I have a pair of the Low Top 1946's coming too and will post pics when they arrive.

Yes they had low tops back then... they were the Tennis shoes.

I still need some ringsides.

 

[Zach R.]

The ringside's arch isn't terribly high, its pretty moderate as far as I can tell(but I'm certainly not a shoe expert either).

To answer another question: you cannot feel the pebbles and such underneath your feet very much at all compared to Jacks from my experience, the sole is pretty solid.

I'm definitely getting another pair of shoes from PF, has anyone bought a pair of the Number 5s yet?

 

[KR]

Flat Foot

I have flat feet and the PF ringsides are still very comfortable to wear.

 

[DanielJones]

Very cool! Thank you for the advice and help gentlemen. I believe I will be getting a pair of Ringsides soon.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Matt Deckard]

Anyone speak Turkish?
Scroll down.
http://www.converse.com.tr/urunler.asp?maid=88&cid=112

 

[Matt Deckard]

I've had a few questions from friends on the street, so here are a few answers.

The 1946 repro Converse are no more comfortable on the sole when walking than modern Converse. There are a few minor differences. One, better heel fit; The 1946 repros come in snug around the heel; two, The thicker old school laces which are flattened tubes have a stretchy give to them that allows a more fitted comfort to the top of the foot without being constraining... they stretch a bit. I guess these are the style laces Converse used to use before they switched over to the flatter non tube laces they have been using since the 1980's. The cotton used in the shoes is thicker. The rubber used for the soles has more flexability when new.

As for the PF Flyers, I only have the Derby's and from what I can tell they run a bit narrow on the foot. Much different fit than Converse. Thinner sole and with much more wearing are a little less comfortable than the Converse, though they look really really awsome.

I wear a size US
9 1/2 ee dress shoe.
10 regular trainer
10 PF Flyers
9 Converse

Converse run nearly a full size larger than regular US sneaker shoe sizing.