The 10 Best Converse Shoes Of 2018

There’s no brand on the market today that boasts a lengthier heritage than Converse. The Malden, Mass-based footwear wizards can lay claim to what may very well be the most iconic sneaker ever with their Chuck Taylor, and have been producing footwear for well over a century. The brand is much more than just the Chuck though: they’ve crafted many other silhouettes that have both withstood the test of time and been adopted by a smorgasbord of different subcultures the world over, but they seemed to facing rising pressure from other brands in the casual lifestyle market over the last few years as the general public’s taste ebbed and flowed between various trends.
 

But as they say, pressure makes diamonds, and Converse burst onto the scene in 2018 with a plentiful helping of releases both classic and collaborative to remind everyone who the real originators were. Linking up with some of the buzziest designers and artists on the market as well as tapping rising brands for unique, eye-catching kicks that boasted keen attention to detail, Converse was a breath of fresh air in 2018 — reminding us all that there’s really nothing quite like a tastefully-done classic.

9. JW Anderson x Converse Chuck 70 “Felt” JW Anderson is no stranger to Chuck 70 collaborations. The London-based designer added everything from all-over branding to toy-inspired uppers to the classic sneaker this year, but his very best work was the “Felt” pack, featuring a deconstructed look and a soft feel.

8. Converse Pro Leather “Think 16” Julius “Dr. J” Irving’s under-the-backboard scoop layup is one of the most memorable moves in NBA Playoff History — and a special Pro Leather released as part of the championship-focused “Think 16” pack paid homage to the Doctor’s timeless aerial wizardry.