I wear high tops but my next pair will be low tops. I think high tops might look cooler but wonder which r better in gym ... (high or low top) don't really matter. I think the high-tops are really cute and definitely on trend, but sometimes the laces can get annoying, especially if you’re running late. For guys I think Hi-Tops look killer with slim and skinny jeans like 511's or 510's and they work well with slim fit khakis. BuffBeast305. Converse: low top vs high top I'm thinking of investing in some white sneakers and I really like the chuck Taylor style. If you wanted to really be specific about it, high top means more stability; low top means more flexibility, specifically at the ankle. High tops will also make you look younger than the lows. There are a lot of low top white shoes that look good, but not many high tops in the style of converse. Going to wear around house tonight c which I will keep. I find them a pain in the ass to get on with the floppiness of the high top. I prefer converse hi-tops when deadlifting. Both styles are nice as long as you stick to the classics. It becomes an issue when I put on knee sleeves because I can’t pull them over the shoe and I hate having to take the shoes on and off. On men I'd probably say high tops would be the better option, I plan on getting some black or white leather (easier to clean than canvas) converse high tops in the near future. (eat that vanz!) Went out & bought all black chuck taylor converse low top & high top lol. On girls I prefer low tops because you get to see more of their legs if they're wearing leggings etc. The difference in width is actually visibly obvious - the high-tops are a wider shoe. I only knew there were low and high tops or […] Back then, such equipment was large and bulky, and low top vans simply didn’t provide enough room. Your age and style should be considered there IMO. I was in the same situation before my white classic Chucks started getting old and I wanted a new pair. But suggestion, you should wear high-tops in the winter and low-tops in the summer. If you're planning to wear mostly with shorts, get lows probably. However I think both high and low tops can look great. However they are very cute on little children. The 1980s marked a period of change for the Chuck Taylor All Star.As new technology enabled Converse to produce highly engineered basketball shoes for on-court action, the Chuck stepped into a different arena. One of the most common modifications is the roof or ceiling height — better known as “low top” and “high top.” Continue reading to learn more about differences between these two style options. (eat that vanz!) I think high tops might look cooler but wonder which r better in gym 05-15-2013, 08:17 PM #26. It’s like putting on a lace up sock. Ideally it'd be great to have one of each style in the closet. With the high tops I think they look best with either shorter shorts or skinny jeans, additionally I think they look best laced to the third to last eye and folded at the top… View Profile Nowadays, however, technology is much more compact and slim, which makes a low top van just as accommodating. in height, but can be as high … I just can't decide wether to buy the low or high tops. Low top vans are usually around 82 inches (6 ft. 8 in.) They look pretty kick ass though. I just can't decide wether to buy the low or high tops. They both are awesome! But suggestion, you should wear high-tops in the winter and low-tops in the summer. Going to wear around house tonight c which I will keep. They both are awesome! Went out & bought all black chuck taylor converse low top & high top lol. Neither is really "better" ...just different. Converse: low top vs high top I'm thinking of investing in some white sneakers and I really like the chuck Taylor style. The low-top sneakers are really cute and perfect for running errands or going from class to class. I like my low tops with shorts and laced until the last eye (leaving that one unlaced). It doesn't matter. I don’t blame her. Converse in colors like, white, black, navy, and gray look great with any outfit because they’re so versatile. I bought them and upon getting home I put them next to the old low-cuts. Which I will wear more often. Today I tried on a pair of high-top chucks in the same size and, to my astonishment, they are much roomier, fitting pretty much perfectly. GO CONVERSE!!! Which I will wear more often. It doesn't matter. I love the look of white low tops (on guys).. “I thought Converse were just Converse” said my sister-in-law when I told her I was trying on different styles of Chucks. Low top conversion vans keep the factory-made roof of the original van. GO CONVERSE!!! I hate the high tops, just because they make your feet look absolutely massive and remind me of clown shoes. Low Tops. It was no longer the sporting hero it had been for decades, but remained a popular casual choice for a huge demographic that swept across all facets of culture and style.