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Looking for a super versatile everyday sneaker: Converse Chuck Taylor alternatives? 👟

I’m looking for a pair of shoes that can become my no-brainer, wear-with-everything shoes, similar to Converse Chuck Taylors.

I’ve made some questionable footwear purchases in the past 😭 so this time I’m doing thorough research before buying.

Here’s what I’m looking for:
Something that works with wide-leg jeans, cropped jeans, skinny jeans, straight-leg jeans, etc.

I don’t want a very chunky/wide-base silhouette. I feel like those don’t look as good with cropped jeans and I prefer a slightly slimmer, more classic shape.

Something I can wear frequently without having to think too much about styling.
Low maintenance: I really regret buying suede shoes in the past because I was constantly worried about them getting wet, dirty, etc. I want something that doesn’t need to be babied or cleaned every other day.

Something durable that will last for years with regular use.
Preferably something that can handle normal everyday use without me stressing about ruining it.

Budget: ₹5–7K ideally, although I’m willing to go a little higher if something is genuinely worth the extra money. Obviously, if there’s a great option under ₹5K, even better! 😂

I was considering Converse because they’re basically the definition of a versatile, no-brainer sneaker, but I’d love to hear about other brands/models that you’ve actually owned and would recommend.

Please give me your best recommendations , especially if you’ve owned them for a while and can vouch for their durability + versatility + ease of maintenance.

I really, really don’t want another footwear purchase that I regret. 😭

What’s your ultimate “goes with everything” sneaker that you go tired of on wearing for hours?

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u/CommitteeDear7923 — 9 days ago
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Ordered Converse Chuck Taylor from Myntra and there’s literally no insole/sockliner?? Is this normal?

I ordered a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor shoes from Myntra and just received them today. But when I opened them, I noticed something really strange, there’s no insole/sockliner inside the shoe at all. 😭

As you can see in the pictures, you can basically see the inside/base of the shoe directly. There’s no removable insole and it doesn’t look like there’s any proper cushioning layer either.

Now I’m confused because I’ve never owned Converse before, so I don’t know if Chuck Taylors are actually supposed to come like this, or if:

  1. Someone removed the insole before returning the shoes, or
  2. I received a defective pair, or
  3. This could potentially be a fake/not-genuine pair.

The shoes were ordered from Myntra, so I wasn’t expecting this.

Converse owners! is this how the inside of your Chuck Taylors looks?

Would really appreciate it if someone could check their pair and tell me whether this is normal. Also, if anyone knows how I can verify whether this particular pair is genuine, please let me know!

I’ll attach pictures of the shoe, size/production label, etc. Would love people’s opinions before I raise a return/complaint.

u/CommitteeDear7923 — 10 days ago
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How do I clean these suede Nike shoes? 😭

These were the first expensive shoes I bought with my internship money, so they’re really sentimental to me. 🥲

I stupidly used water to clean them because I had no idea you’re not supposed to use water on suede. Now they look completely ruined and I’m scared I’ve permanently damaged them. 😭

Is there any way to restore them or clean them properly? Please help me save my shoes! 🙏

u/CommitteeDear7923 — 26 days ago
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hi 🌸
i’ve been quietly working on something lately…

started making these beaded flowers, they take hours but i genuinely enjoy the process so much 🫶

you can use them for your room, gift them, or even turn them into little things like bag charms or clips
everything can be customised in your favourite colours

not putting this out as a “proper launch” yet, just sharing here
if you’d like one, my DMs are open 💌

u/CommitteeDear7923 — 4 months ago