Converse High-tops

[Dan Gibson]

I actually did use them for a couple of months when I had my original drysuit (Whites Polarflex II I think) legs cut off for their version of the Rock boot. Bad decision. The Evolution boots were a PITA. I had to first find a pair and that took a couple of moths. I never considered getting the DUI boots as I didn't think they were all that great. I wear a size 10.5 and bought a pair of size 13 Chuck Taylor's. They fit the Turtles just about right. Everyone around me thought they were really cool. Lacing them up was a PITA.

I also considered a pair and my rockboots are actually relatively close to needing replacement.. I was gonna go with the red ones to match the drysuit, but I suppose black would be a little less flashy. Anybody gone as far as to see how many sizes up you need to go to get them to fit? I'd rather not have them look like Krusty the Clown shoes if I can help it..

 

[archman]

I took a couple pair of Converse high tops along on an oceanographic cruise a few years back, and the eyelets most assuredly rusted. Maybe the newer ones are aluminum now.

 

[Mo2vation]

I also considered a pair and my rockboots are actually relatively close to needing replacement.. I was gonna go with the red ones to match the drysuit, but I suppose black would be a little less flashy. Anybody gone as far as to see how many sizes up you need to go to get them to fit? I'd rather not have them look like Krusty the Clown shoes if I can help it..

2 sizes will do (yes, I've checked). Probably a LOT more if you got Turbo Soles :bonk: My experience was the eyelets rusted. My last all terrain Chucks were about 10 years ago... Maybe they've changed now.

The Flames do rule, but old skool B / W are the ones for me.

K

 

[Bob3]

Israeli Desert Boots --- glorified heavy duty sneakers, you can often find the critters for $10.
non-magnetic, too. (no iron-steel)
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[j-valve]

So to DIR your Chucks DIY style take apart 20 mechanical pens and remove the springs, then install as needed across your existing holes- Voila. If anyone needs a visual I could steal some pens from around the office and make a prototype

J

 

[Ron Brandt]

I'm also concerned with the laces hanging out so much.

Just say no.I got caught up using "rock Boots" .

Ron

 

[LowTide]

Just say no.I got caught up using "rock Boots" .

Ron

All you have to do is tuck em in, that is why the have velcro loop on the back.