Users' questions

How do I find the model number of my Converse?

How do I find the model number of my Converse?

Authentic Converse shoes will have a serial number on the label on the inside of the tongue and each shoe will bear this number. If you have two different numbers then something is off. This number should also be on the box they came in as well.

What Converse does Olivia Rodrigo have?

Olivia Rodrigo wore her $90 Converse Black Suede One Star Sneakers with a Marc Jacobs logo tee and retro Jean Paul Gaultier jeans while out and about in London.

What size should I get in Converse?

In general, Converse fit bigger than your average shoe. On their site, the brand states that Converse fit a half size bigger but some people say to go down a full size, especially if you wear a larger size to start with.

Are Converse made in China?

Converse shoes have not been made in the USA since the company went bankrupt in 2001. Now Converse is owned by Nike and the brand’s shoes have been made in different factories in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Is Converse owned by Nike?

On September 4, 2003, Nike (NYSE: NKE) acquired Converse for $315 million – two years after the latter filed for bankruptcy. Converse had annual sales of just over $200 million at the time of acquisition. Fast forward 16 years to Nike’s fiscal year 2019 – Converse sales have ballooned to nearly $2 billion.

Does Converse run big or small?

As mentioned above, Converse Chuck Taylors run about a half size larger than your normal shoe size, so sizing down a half size when you buy Chucks is probably best. Again, Converse has a sizing guide that can help you find the right fit.

How do you break in Converse fast?

Here’s what to do:

  1. Put thick socks on your feet.
  2. Blast one of the shoes all over with a hair dryer for around a minute, until it’s warm and soft.
  3. Put the shoe on your foot.
  4. Repeat with the other shoe.
  5. Walk around your house at least until the shoes have cooled – the longer you can keep them on the better.