Chuck Taylor All Star: canvas, leather or street boot?

Most Converse shoes here are Chuck Taylor All Star styles. The upper is the first thing to choose.

• Canvas classic: the Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox is the classic low-top, in unisex sizes from 36 to 48.
• Leather: the Chuck Taylor All Star Leather adds a textured leather upper to the vulcanized rubber sole, rubber toe cap and padded footbed. The women's Mono Leather is all-leather in one tone.
• Street styles: the Malden Street range puts smooth leather panels, full suede or a mid-top boot shape on the Chuck silhouette.

Platform Converse for extra height

If you want more height, look at the platforms. The Chuck Taylor All Star Lift has a high sole with comfy foam and a canvas upper. The Move has a molded platform that adds height without bulky weight. The Run Star Hike gives the All Star a bold platform look, and the Lugged 2.0 Leather sits on a chunky lugged sole for extra height and grip.

Beyond the Chuck: Day One, basketball and kids

The Day One line is lightweight and sporty: the Day One Classic is a minimalist canvas sneaker with foam cushioning, and the Day One Runner has a chunky segmented outsole. For the court, the SHAI 001 is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's signature basketball shoe, with a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Kids get the Pro Blaze Strap, with a strap over the laces, and the Omega Trainer Easy-On.

Black Converse is easy to find here, from the Core Ox to the Lugged 2.0 Leather and the Day One Court. For a first pair, start with the black Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox. See more in Converse footwear, Converse women and Converse accessories.