Review Reebok Classic Tennis Sneaker Carbon
Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars are not just a fashion statement. Back in the day, they were my choice of athletic footwear -- following in my father's footsteps -- while starting center on the high school basketball team. For a 6'2" white guy with a moderate vertical leaping ability, I didn't have to worry about losing any spring in my step, and I always led stats in rebounds and blocked shots against players wearing the then-ubiquitous Adidas, Puma and Converse "Dr. J" hi-tops. In all fairness, and as a disclaimer, 80% of the opposing team members were white guys, too.
Still, though I have absolutely no vertical leap left (hey. I graduated 24 years ago), I still wear these shoes, just because. Like one reviewer pointed out, they're a great conversation starter. Plus, they're as comfy as a second pair of feet.
At the turn of the 20th to the 21st century, it appeared that there'd be NO Chucks left at all: The Massachusetts factory was closing down, and Chucks appeared to be going the way of acid-wash jeans. Fortunately (or, unfortunately, if you're a member of the garment workers' union), Converse went through some reorganization and now makes these overseas, presumably in China.
Well, I'm boycotting the People's Republic of China, an anti-labor country that has helped more American CEOs bust unions than just about anyone else. Its own people are slave labor. Fortunately, I thought ahead, so when Converse was on the ropes, I went out to every shoe store around and bought up all the size 12 hi tops I could find. To be exact, 143 pairs -- a closet full. I've got 'em in white, optical white, green, red, basic black, navy blue, yellow, orange, you name it. Set me back $2700, but was worth every penny, knowing that American workers made them.
I AM THE IMELDA MARCOS OF CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But, if you're a newcomer to them, or missed the boat, I won't hate ya for buying these for yourselves. They are so cool, I'll look the other way.
I have to look the other way myself: I buy the toddler sizes for my two wittle one. Aw!!!! :) At least I help keep American shoe store employees employed, if not factory workers.
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I am giving this rating on behalf of my disabled brother, whom I purchased the shoes for. I personally would not have ordered shoes by mail, but he needed a pair and has difficulty getting out, so he had me order these shoes for him. He is very pleased with how they fit. He wears a brace due to drop foot and states that it fits in the shoe very well. After the initial few days of breaking them in, he says they are now very comfortable.
The sizing is a little larger but I actually dont mind. Its a great wear. It actually turned a few heads and i wouldnt hesitate to recommend.
I'm actually quite familiar with various shoes in the Reebok Classic series. This is my first try at the Ace Tennis Sneakers, though. They fit perfectly, and the comfort level was just as I'd expected, from previous experience with other Reebok Classics through the years. I walk quite a bit, often with heavy bags of groceries or work equipment hanging from each arm, and these shoes make every step a pleasure. I never fail to recommend the Reebok Classic Series for great fit, durability and comfort.
l love the shoes, service was second to none.look forward to doing lots of business with you in the future
I have been wearing these for a long time. I use three pairs at a time. The oldest for working in the garden or yard, the next oldest for around town and running errands and the best pair for semi dress up. Like with jeans, etc. Then when the best pair get a little runchy, I buy a new pair, dump the oldest and move the best pair up into second spot. The second best pair then goes to the working in the garden spot. May sound silly, but that is what I do. I also keep three pair of white ones and do the same.
These sneakers are extremely comfortable. As I am almost a grandfather I do not like the loud crazy sneakers that young people wear. These shoes allow me the comfort of sneakers with a nice look.
I bought the white version of these shoes about 10 years ago and they wear and wear. I'm hoping the Reebok trend continues. No break in period needed. Slip them on and go.
This is one of only 2 or 3 styles of tennis shoe that my husband will wear, and they are becoming so difficult to find in stores. I bought him this pair as well as his other favorite Reebok style and we are both immensely pleased with them both--from the price to the fit--WHAT A BARGAIN!
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