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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox – Pros and cons

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox is one of the classic footwear out there. This leather version has a lot in common with the canvas version. Just like the Canvas version, it features the traditional lace-up fastening; the classic Converse toe cap is still there; the design is still a low-cut.

The traditional lacing enables wearers to customise their fits whereas another level of support and reinforcement are provided by the classic toe cap. In term of insole comfort, the footbed is cushioned to provide all day comfort. Converse complete the shoe look by branding the tongue and the heel.

Below, you will find out some positive and negative opinions on the shoe, including some important facts and history

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Colourway: White



Colourway: Black Mono

Available On:

Features:

  • Upper: Leather
  • Inner Material: Leather
  • Outer Material: Leather
  • Converse branding on the tongue and heel
  • Rubber outsole
  • Lace-Up closure
  • Low-cut design
  • metal eyelet
  • Flat heel

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Versatile
  • Feels lightweight on feet
  • Flexible

Cons

  • Runs a bit big – go half a size down

 

Thoughts


The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star is a classic footgear that was designed for performance. It’s a favourite of many basketball players. After the low version was out, many people preferred the shoe for casual wear rather than performance. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox is another low version that many people, today, consider as a comfortable and very stylish footwear. After going through many reviews, I decided to summarise and categorise the reviewers opinions into positive and negative.

In Summary, the following are the reviewers think:

Positive

  • Majority of reviewers recommended the footwear
  • This is a smart comfy shoe that can be a good option for office wear
  • Quite a high number of reviewers found this shoe very smart and comfortable for school and formal wear
  • It’s a great shoe for my daughter/son to use in school, said by many reviewers
  • Fans are happy that Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox is a classic trending shoe that offer them the quality they expect from a shoe
  • A high percentage of users applauded the quality and look of the shoe
  • What some users admired about the shoe is its durability
  • Many reviewers said that Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox is an easy to clean footwear
  • A considerable number of reviewers described the shoe as value for money
  • A huge sum of reviewers described it as a stylish footgear
  • Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox looks great with shorts and leggings, confirmed by many reviewers
  • A considerable sum of reviewers said that they prefer the footwear to the Canvas version
  • Many reviewers said that they get a lot of compliments whenever they wear the shoe

Negative

  • The shoe runs a bit big. It’s better to go for, at least, half a size down fit, said by some reviewers
  • A handful of users said that the tongue rubs against their skin.
  • Some users complained about the back of the shoe rubbing their heel and causing blister
  • A considerable number of users feel like Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox does not have enough arch support
  • Few reviewers complained that the tongue slide a bit, leaving their socks or insteps exposed

 

Rating Breakdown


There is quite a high number of websites where the shoe has been reviewed. From my research, the percentage of reviewers who gave the shoe 5 star is greater than 70%. This really proves that the shoe is doing well for most people. There isn’t any chance to include the rating breakdown from all the websites in this content, but there is a chance to include, at least two.

The following bar chart shows the percentage of rating from 1 star to 5 star.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox - Amazon Rating Breakdown

StarPercentage of Reviewers
13%
21%
34%
414%
578%

Below is another helpful data from Office. Unlike the first chart, the numbers are not in percentage. They are exactly how the look in the chart.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox - Office Rating Snapshot
StarNumber of Reviewers
15
20
36
419
5132

Video Review


In the video below, the reviewer showed the look of the Chuck Taylor Leather Ox on feet. His first point was to go down half a size to get the right fit. He briefly introduced the soft leather upper and showed the interior part which revealed the insole with Converse name printed on it. He briefly displayed the classic toe cap and showed how flexible the shoe is. Before the end of the video, he showed the classic Converse tread on the outsole.

Here is the video:

The next quick video showed the black monochrome colourway being unboxed. It shows how the footwear looks on feet.

Enjoy the video here:

 

Additional Details


Being the first in the low-cut category, the shoe was popular in the 1970s. It has been revamped over the years, but the design still sticks to its root. The new model utilises leather to make the shoe more distinctive and competitive. Based on the opinions of many users, the leather is more preferable to the canvas. There are some people that don’t mind if it’s leather or Canvas though.

In term of fit, the shoe provides some extra room. This may not entirely be an issue if you desire a wide fit. However, it’s quite an issue for those that desire narrow fit. In this case, it’s better to go half a size down to get the right fit.

Upper


The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox, a.k.a Converse CT AS Leather Ox. The shoe features leather upper with lace-up closure which embraces metal eyelet. Wearers can customize their fit with the traditional lacing. On the tongue is the Converse All Star branding. The footgear features the classic rubber toe cap, textured toe bumper, and medial-side air vent holes. The rubber toe cap and textured toe bumper provide some level of reinforcement to the shoe and added to the look. Function of the medial-side air vent holes is to always allow fresh air in and out of the shoe to prevent sweat and odour.

Midsole


Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox features flexible, bendable and durable rubber in the midsole. A noticeable feature on the midsole is the piping which give the shoe another classic look.

Though some wearers felt like the shoe does not offer much arch support, there are many users that described the shoe as a very comfortable footwear which offer the support they need.

This classic footgear features canvas lining with a fixed insole (footbed). The insole is cushioned to provide all-day comfort.

 

Outsole


The footwear features the classic Converse vulcanized rubber outsole. It is durable, bendable, and provides good traction. Like some other good outsoles, this Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox outsole can be quite effective on any surface. Reviewers are not having issue with its functionality.

 

A Brief History of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox


Is Chuck Taylor the founder of Converse Company? No, he isn’t, though sometimes people don’t see any difference between both names.

Here are brief facts about the brand, Converse, the shoe, and the man, Charles H. Taylor, popularly known as Chuck Taylor:

Converse Rubber Shoe Company was formed after Marquis Mills Converse started making shoes featuring rubber in their construction in 1908. In 1917, the Converse All-Star became an elite basketball shoe. The original material composition was rubber and canvas.

At the time when trainers were designed for functionalities rather than leisure, the Converse All-Star was a very well-known shoe in basketball sport. Its quality features and performance was like nothing else at that time. It’s known to be the first mass-produced basketball shoe in North America.

Charles H. Taylor or Chuck Taylor was a basketball player for Akron Firestone, the team which would later join NBA league. As a player that had seen some improvement that needed to be made in his Converse All Star shoe, he went to the brand headquarters in Massachusetts. His complained was about having sore feet while playing basketball with the shoe. The brand didn’t waste time by attaching ankle patch to the original shoe. Function of the new feature was to improve support and flexibility.

Chuck Taylor later joined the company as a salesman in 1921 after seeing a huge potential in the shoe design. He employed different sale strategies which yielded positive results. Some of his marketing ideas were the basketball clinics which he held across high school in America, the Converse Basketball Yearbook, and the teaching of basketball to the young ones. While delivering sale pitch and teaching basketball, he, at the same time, found a way to promote the shoe. Due to his effort and the success he brought to the company, the brand and the shoe grew to become synonymous with basketball.

In 1932, Chuck Taylor signature was featured on the ankle patch along with the Converse All Star logo. Many basketball players had chosen the shoe as their favourite by the 30s. In 1936, the white high-top model was designed. The shoe was worn by US troops for training and exercise. It would later become official trainers for US Armed Forces.

After the war, the white and black version of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star was released. The new release gained popularity and became a favourite of many athletes, especially basketball.

Low profile version known as ‘Oxford’ was released in 1957. It became popular not only among basketball players, but also people looking for casual, smart, performance shoe. Apart from Canvas upper, the company embraced another material in the upper which is Leather. One of the company’s footwear that features leather upper is the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox.

Bottom Line


The classic silhouette is a timeless shoe that fans and non-fans keep adding to their collections. You have to give the credit to its low-cut design, comfort, smart look and versatility. This is a very functional shoe that some people don’t even care what sort of activities they are using it for. Be it a formal or casual purpose, many people feel like Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox is a perfect fit. It goes well with shorts or leggings, a remark from many users. Many parents even think this is a perfect shoe for their daughters and sons school wear.

Note: If you think you don’t like a shoe with wide fit, you may want to go down half a size while ordering this shoe.

Converse CT AS Leather Ox trainers

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14 comments on “Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox – Pros and cons

JeedaJoy

Wow… Beautiful Converse of all times.

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Jen

This is a classic. I love converse although I don’t wear them. I always like the way they look and the variety of colors and designs and I often bring myself to buy a pair but I don’t like the way they feel on my foot when I walk. I think you are correct with the arch support, and it feels weird to me. My daughter on the other hand can wear these all day every day! Thanks for sharing more information on these sneakers this was a lot I didn’t know from behind the scenes. Great post.

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Louis

This is a timeless shoe. The converse brand is actually a classic. Pretty much everyone must have worn one or another of this shoe. I wear it on different occasions, it’s the kind of shoe that fits the bill everyday and everytime. However, to be factual, j don’t think this shoe offers enough padding for the feet, it can cause a little discomfort to your feet, especially after wearing it for a while. Thanks for this review, good nostalgia!!!

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Ciara

I always loved the look of Converse shoes! I tried wearing them when I was younger, but they were never comfortable for my feet (maybe not enough support).

I would like to try them again and see if they fit better! They are just the coolest shoes, I think!

Thanks for reminding me of these again!

Ciara

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ajibola40

Looking at Taylor All Star Leather Ox.it really a simple casual shoe to where to almost everywhere depending on individuals. 

I don’t see any con about this shoe from my own point of view because I have a shoe similar to this shoe at home and the only difference is that it is not a leather shoe like Taylor all Star leather ox and I where to almost anywhere including school

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Kehinde Segun

Lovely! In as much I don’t wear converse nor it fan, I must admit this is pretty beautiful with quality design. I really like the way this Chuck Taylor converse looks with the varieties of the colour. I might not like how my legs do feel anytime I wear it but my brother can simply wear converse all day and night. This is pretty good information

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radeetalam

Thanks a lot for putting a detailed review of the shoe, which I was eager to know about. I have used canvas shoes. This article revealed the pros and cons of the leather version of the shoe. This will help me and others like me, who are willing to try the leather sneakers, I do thank you again for what I call it a TOTAL Review, for you have summarized all what other reviewers talk about this shoe. This is a plus and really benefits us. 

Radeet

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Ayebogbon

Thanks. I’m glad you like the review

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Achievers

These are the best chucks have ever seen online lately. I love wearing chucks with my top and Jean and my fiance love seeing me dress like that way cause it’s smart on me.  I think I will go for the converse chicks Taylor black. It’s really lovely. How much is it and how can I place an order? 

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Hi Achievers,
Thanks for you comment.

You can place an order by clicking on any of the link I provided above. They are Amazon and Zappos.

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Todd P Matthews

Definitely a timeless look as you pointed out. I love the fact that these are lightweight in nature which is a huge plus for me. Ditto for the comfort. With the only con being that they run a bit big, it’s one I can live with. These would be fantastic for casual wear for sure.

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im not a true fan of converse but these may look good with some dark jeans, good looking post

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Rjpollob

Hi, I read your whole review about Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Ox– Pros and cons. I like the collection of these types of stylish sneakers. I think it’s a lot of fun to use that I like most. Its features are very interesting and I’m surprised to see it’s flexibility. It was great to me, now I am going to share it with my friends after watching this they will be surprised too.  

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Ayebogbon

Thanks. I’m glad you like the review about the shoe.

Let me know if you have any question.

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