Vans Vs. Converse

Vans Vs. Converse

February 27th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm by Mrs. Dachshund
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I knooow my next post was supposed to be the big dress reveal. But this is a matter of utmost importance!

Our groomsmen need to be informed about their shoe situation. This is a difficult task considering we haven’t yet made that decision!

And boy, is it a difficult decision to make. Waaay back in the beginning of our engagement, back when we chose our colors, I had mentioned that I’d like for our guys to wear red Converse with their suits. Yesterday, we received an email from a concerned groomsman regarding their shoes and what they should purchase.

I told them I’d let them know by tomorrow. Before I do that, I’d like your input! I can’t decide between Vans or Converse. I’m a Vans girl myself, but Converse has so many more customization options!

The Facts: Our groomsmen will be wearing casual, grey suits. I’ve given them general color guidelines and have told them to purchase a suit that they’d be able to wear again. Our bridesmaids will be wearing a minty aqua colored dress with red flats. And well, you’ve all seen my shoes.

The Choices:

Vans:

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Personally, I’ve always found Vans to be more comfortable than Converse. Maybe it’s because I have wide Fred Flintstone feet. *Shrug* I’m not sure if the grey shoes will clash with the suit if they’re different shades. The only custom aspect of the red Vans is the grey stripe.

Converse:

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The “make-your-own” Converse have many more customization options. From the shoelaces to the stitching, you can even add a short ID on the heel stripe. These shoes are (Product)Red and 15% of the price goes to the fight against AIDS, so that’s pretty cool.

They also have these (which I might have to buy for myself):

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Buuuut, I don’t think our groomsmen want hearts on their shoes!

Maybe some white “bridal” converse for yours truly?

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Thanks guys!

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50 Responses to “Vans Vs. Converse”

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

I think I like the idea of the red vans with the grey suits! Cute!

2/27/10 @ 2:13 pm (reply)

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mimosa (message) 947 posts, Busy bee

the red vans are hot! And will look great with the grey suits!

2/27/10 @ 2:15 pm (reply)

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ginandtonic (message) 193 posts, Blushing bee

Love the red vans! I can’t wait to see pictures of your groomsmen, I bet they are going to look super cute.

2/27/10 @ 2:17 pm (reply)

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TrixieStix (message) 199 posts, Blushing bee

if it could be said i think the vans are dressier than the converse but still casual. i vote vans all the way.

2/27/10 @ 2:18 pm (reply)

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jtg

Which are the cheapest cost+shipping option?

2/27/10 @ 2:27 pm (reply)

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Mary Kate

If your torn, why not go with the cheapest option? I’m sure the groomsman would appreciate it.

2/27/10 @ 2:38 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,288 posts, Bee Keeper

how funny, i’m reading a case study on vans right now! lol, though i do like the red vans over the chucks but that’s unrelated to the case study. i swear!

2/27/10 @ 2:39 pm (reply)

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nataliembailey (message) 9 posts, Newbee

I’d be afraid of the gray clashing too, so with either shoe I’d go with red….I’m a fan of Converse, as my fiance and I will both be wearing green Chucks for the reception….much easier to dance in!

2/27/10 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

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duck (message) 165 posts, Blushing bee

personally im a chuck kinda-gal!

but, those red vans are WAY rockin! i voted for the vans!

can’t wait to see pics!

2/27/10 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

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Aleanan (message) 258 posts, Helper bee

CHUCKS! All the way.

2/27/10 @ 2:46 pm (reply)

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Amani (message) 792 posts, Busy bee

red vans! although the red converses rock too. either way, go w/ red!

2/27/10 @ 2:48 pm (reply)

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Panda109 (message) 14 posts, Newbee

I’m a Converse girl too (will be rocking some on my big day =D) but I love the red Vans, I think they’ll look great with the grey suits!

2/27/10 @ 3:00 pm (reply)

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jlgdis (message) 14 posts, Newbee

I voted gray converse but either of the converse would work. My fiance and I are wearing converse on our wedding day, he is wearing black ones and I am wearing white custom ones that say our wedding date in aqua on the back.

2/27/10 @ 3:05 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m a huuuuge converse fan, so that’s always my vote! I like the red ones!!

2/27/10 @ 3:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

i like the grey converses with the red shoelaces. the gray will go with the suits and the laces will provided a pop of color!

2/27/10 @ 3:07 pm (reply)

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sapphirebride (message) 1,747 posts, Bumble bee

I’m with Miss Pug–I like the grey cons with red laces. I don’t like the look of the Vans as much.

2/27/10 @ 3:09 pm (reply)

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MissGopher (message) 25 posts, Newbee

You could always replace the laces in the grey vans with red ones to get a similar look as the grey converses.

2/27/10 @ 3:14 pm (reply)

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ZoeKat (message) 590 posts, Busy bee

Red vans! I love the idea of the red vans with grey suits.

2/27/10 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Guest

i’m a chucks fan myself… but the vans do look nice. i’ve worn chucks in weddings, i’ve worn slip on vans in weddings… the nice thing is they’re both re-wearable.

2/27/10 @ 3:40 pm (reply)

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babyboo (message) 2,051 posts, Buzzing bee

i picked the red vans over the converse only because i don’t like the mismatched look of the converse (it would look nicer, imo, if the chucks were all red maybe with gray stitching).

2/27/10 @ 3:50 pm (reply)

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