How to wear Converse: a guide to pairings and models

How to wear Converse is the question that we at Urbanstar will answer in this styling guide for the most iconic sneakers ever. Converse are more than just a pair of shoes: they are a style icon that has crossed decades and generations, maintaining their sporty charm and  streetwear together. Born on basketball courts, these sneakers have evolved to become a symbol of style and creativity, earning a place of honor in the wardrobe of sneakerheads and beyond. Their strength lies in their ability to adapt to any style, from the most casual and relaxed looks to the most refined, demonstrating unparalleled versatility. Streetwear, grunge, indie, minimal or maximalist: we have the shoe  Converse that suits you. Let's discover how to pair and wear Converse by making the most of the potential of these timeless sneakers.

L  Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, with their unmistakable silhouette, represent a true blank canvas on which to build your own style. Their history dates back to 1917, but it was in the '70s and '80s that they became a symbol of rock and punk culture, then establishing themselves as an essential item in everyday fashion. Choosing a pair of Converse means opting for a casual style, a shoe that never goes out of fashion and can easily complete any type of outfit. From the high Hi models to the low OX ones, through exclusive collaborations or wedge models (like those in collaboration with Isabel Marant), there is no shortage of newand the Chuck 70 De Luxe Pointed. Now it's just a matter of understanding how to pair and wear Converse to maximize their style.

The high model, the classic All Star as well as the variant  Chuck 70 slightly higher, is one of the most loved and recognizable Converse. Its slender silhouette lends itself to endless combinations, demonstrating a versatility that can enhance a wide variety of looks. From casual ones with jeans and t-shirts during relaxing moments to more formal ones with shirts or sweaters for going to the office or school, Converse are always a guarantee of style. Cropped pants, both jeans and chinos, can also work well with high Converse because they reveal the upper part of the shoe.

L  Low Converse, or Ox, are the most essential and versatile version of the iconic basketball sneakers. If you don't know how to wear Converse, pairing them is very simple: they are perfect with cropped pants, cigarette jeans, or denim shorts in summer, giving you a fresh and casual look. As with high Converse, the low version also pairs well with more formal looks like blazers, suits with pants or skirts, especially when you want to add a touch of lightness to more formal outfits.

Let's move on to Converse platform models, that is, sneakers with a wedge like the well-known collaboration  Converse x Isabel Marant. Being a particularly high silhouette, this type of Converse model is ideal both for sporty looks with denim shorts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts, and for more refined bohemian charm outfits. You can think of pairing platform Converse, for example, with flared pants and soft blouses. If instead we talk about platform models without a wedge, consider exclusive models like the Chuck 70 2 in 1 x Feng Chen Wang. 

Returning to the matter  how to match Converse, creating a women's outfit does not require particular rules to follow. A striped shirt like the Sessùn model paired with dark jeans from Carhartt WIP or Haikure can be a good starting point to build a casual women's outfit. For something more formal with a touch of glamour, you can think of a blazer paired with tailored-cut pants like those from Essentiel Antwerp. Even a pair of deconstructed jeans like those from MM6 Maison Margiela can work perfectly.

Also for men's looks, understanding how to wear Converse is relatively simple: just a few simple style rules. If you focus on minimalism, then a shirt and jeans are all you need. An example? The exclusive Stone Island Marina yarn-dyed model paired with jeans or a pair of black or beige Gramicci Pants. The choice between the low or high model depends entirely on your style and the type of pants chosen: the high model goes particularly well with sporty looks like shorts, while the OX (Oxford, precisely) model pairs perfectly with long pants and relaxed-cut jeans.

Having clarified how to wear Converse, you will have understood the enormous potential of this sneaker. From high Converse models to low ones, including the most exclusive collaborations, there is one certainty about how to match them: their extreme versatility. From relaxed moments in jeans or sweatpants to more refined looks with shirts, blazers, and tailored trousers, all Converse are worn with great ease because they fully embody the effortless style. 

At the end of this guide on how to wear Converse, we can say it once and for all: they are the ideal shoes to have in your sneaker rotation. High, low, or platform, Converse really look good with everything.