Have you seen the newest Jack Purcell styles? I really like the basket weave style I saw on their Japanese site. There's also a patent perforated one out that's looks nice, don't know how good the quality is though. And I have size 5 feet, so finding women's shoes that fit me is a challenge! I always wished I had big feet, just so I could wear guys sneakers - they're so much nicer!

Posted April 24, 2009 7:10 AM by urple

I had been searching for silver Chuck's forever and I finally found the 'perfect' pair of Chuck's on the Barney's website a few years back. They were called Pewter and were slightly distressed and too shiny -, unfortunately they were already sold out of the women's 5.5 and they never restocked. I found another pair of silver one's but they are a bit more tin foil silver. After looking at the Varvatos pair (which I love as well), they look as if they have been rubbed with black shoe polish so I may try that on mine and see what happens... and I may try the black laces as well. Thanks for posting!

Posted April 24, 2009 7:24 AM by blynn

Oh and I agree with 'urple' about men's sneakers being so much nicer. I'm a 5-5.5 too and often have to buy boys running/gym shoes (like all my Chuck's) to avoid garish color combinations.

Posted April 24, 2009 7:34 AM by blynn

urple: I've never seen the basket weave Jack Purcell's - I'm definitely going to look those up! Thanks for the tip.

blynn: Love the idea of DIY distressing. I have a friend who swears the best way to distress her new Chucks is to run over them with her car a couple times. Kind of nuts but I've always wanted to try that. In addition to a bit of shoe polish (make sure that doesn't smear on your clothes!) I wonder if sandpaper here and there would help get a more antiquated look. Keep us posted!

- Emily

Posted April 24, 2009 7:47 AM by luckyshopgirl

Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'l try the sand paper and I'll definitely keep you posted.
By the way, in my earlier post I meant to say "NOT too shiny" in the sentence: "They were called Pewter and were slightly distressed and too shiny." Sorry about that...

Posted April 24, 2009 8:06 AM by blynn

This is so weird because just last week a guy on my street was sitting on his stoop spray painting a pair of Chucks silver. I know that might be annoyingly DIY, but they looked pretty awesome.

Posted April 24, 2009 10:21 AM by ebayobsessed

It's amazing what a little DIY detail will do to a shoe. I bought some basic black sneakers for restaurant work from Payless and added white laces instead of the black that came with them, and they made a world of difference. So much so that two other girls at work--both of whom had the SAME PAIR OF SHOES--stopped me and said, "I love your shoes, where did you get them??"

Silver spray paint sounds awesome. I must try that.

Posted April 24, 2009 2:12 PM by mgroves8

Liked the shoes too, and went on the website www.converse.com. I'm a size 6.5-7 also, and they had my size, I just had to click on woman's sizes to find it. So those shoes are still totally within reach.

Posted April 24, 2009 8:58 PM by celdev

Have you heard anything about Stateside/Online availability of the CDG Play Converse collaboration? My understanding so far is that they're not available until July and they'll be around $145. Still. They are ultra cute and I want a pair of the black high tops.

Thanks!

Posted April 25, 2009 10:42 AM by CHATPERDU5

STYLE DILEMMA! ADVICE?!

Okay, so, I am planning on going to Warped Tour this summer (and hopefully many more summer concerts- they're so fun!) and for years I've went to shows like this -outside and in very hot/humid temperatures- and every year I'm stumped on what to wear! It's hard to dress extremely cute and practical at the same time- especially since if it were up to me I'd wear dresses all the time, and a dress would clearly not be appropriate for such events. So, I would just LOVE it if you could help me find some super cute tunic/peasant tops to wear with a pair of super cute shorts and some Chucks. I'm pretty sure that's what I've settled on wearing- simple but yet so cute! I noticed in the May issue of Lucky that a similar look was in there, but I'm looking for something a little different- something a little more fun and flirty (not quite as casual)- with perhaps some cute floral prints? Anyway, I would just love your help with this! After all, I trust no other magazine more than Lucky!

xo!

Posted April 25, 2009 12:51 PM by blevinshm

There's a store in Nashville called Two Elle that orders all their Converse in sizes small enough for women, and I know they have the silver Varvatos hi-tops in all sizes!!! Check out their website, www.twoelle.com. You can also call during business hours and order over the phone. They have a huge Converse selection at the store, and they carry Varvatos styles for women that most stores don't have.

Posted April 26, 2009 1:57 AM by chuckster

The Converse website offers them in the women's size 7! It's the smallest size they offer for this shoe.

Posted April 26, 2009 3:02 PM by amelola

I LOVE converse sneakers, but sadly I have trouble finding pairs that fit me. The mens sizes that convert into womens don't equate with my feet at all. I'm a 6.5 to a 7 but their idea of a mens to womens size 7 is HUGE on my foot. I have asked for the 6.5 conversion and they just don't have them. As for their actual womens sneakers I find them large as well. So needless to say I have yet to find a pair of converse that fit, in any of their styles.

Posted April 26, 2009 4:44 PM by Devin24