The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star A16805C Hi brings the most recognisable silhouette in trainers into a navy colourway with a smooth, slightly crinkled finish that gives it a subtle sheen rather than the usual flat canvas look. It's an instantly familiar shape for anyone who's owned a pair of Chucks before, but the coated textile upper gives this version a slightly dressier edge that works well beyond the usual casual rotation.
All the details that make the Chuck Taylor a wardrobe staple are present and correct: the pebble-grain rubber toe cap, the black and white foxing stripe running around the white midsole, and the vulcanised rubber outsole with its diamond-patterned tan tread for reliable grip. Seven pairs of gunmetal eyelets carry a flat woven lace up the vamp, while a fabric pull-tab at the heel makes it easy to get on and off. The circular All Star ankle patch and printed heel wordmark keep the branding true to the original design, and neat navy topstitching along the toe cap and panel seams shows the attention to construction Converse is known for.
As a unisex high-top, this pair suits anyone after a versatile everyday trainer that pairs equally well with jeans, chinos or a casual dress. The navy shade is easy to match with most existing wardrobes and offers a slightly more subdued alternative to classic black or white Chucks, without straying from the silhouette that's made this shoe a mainstay for decades. Whether it's for college, weekends or building out a capsule collection of dependable trainers, this Hi-top delivers the look people already know and trust.