Women's Converse: Classic Sneakers That Work With Everything You Own
Women's Converse sneakers have held their place in closets for decades. The Chuck Taylor All Star started as a 1917 basketball shoe, and the canvas upper and rubber sole still look the same today. DSW.ca carries the low-top and high-top versions in canvas and leather, plus platform soles for a bit more height. These are shoes you buy once and wear for years, not a trend piece.
Which Converse Styles DSW.ca Carries
The Chuck Taylor All Star Low and High Top cover the basics, built with canvas uppers, rubber soles, and the metal eyelets that have marked the silhouette for decades. The Chuck Taylor All Star Lift adds a platform sole for extra height without switching to a heel. Seasonal colourways go beyond black and white, including canvas prints and metallic leather finishes.
Canvas pairs run true to size for most shoppers, though a few customers size down half a size for a snugger fit around the ankle. Leather Chucks stretch with wear and break in within a couple of weeks.
Wearing Converse Through a Canadian Winter and Summer
Canvas Converse aren't built for slush season. The uncoated canvas soaks up moisture fast, so they work best from late spring through early fall in most Canadian cities. For wet pavement and shoulder-season chill, pair leather Chucks with wool socks rather than relying on canvas alone.
When temperatures drop, canvas Chucks go into storage until the sidewalks clear of salt and slush. Shoppers restocking a summer rotation often keep a leather pair in year-round use since the material handles occasional damp weather better than canvas does.
DSW VIP members earn points on every Converse purchase, which adds up fast if sneakers are already a wardrobe staple.
FAQ
Do Converse run true to size for women? Canvas Chuck Taylors run true to size for most women, though some shoppers prefer a half size down for a closer fit through the ankle.
Are Converse good for wide feet? The canvas upper on Chuck Taylor sneakers has some give and accommodates a slightly wider foot better than a structured leather sneaker.
Can you wear Converse in the rain? Canvas Converse are not water-resistant and soak through in wet conditions; leather Chuck Taylors hold up better against light rain.
