We all know Vans has been around for years and years. Since 1966, to be exact. And now, well over half a century later, they’re one of the most recognizable shoe brands around, both in and out of the skate park. But that doesn’t mean Vans has maxed out their awesomeness. No, they continue to ...

Converse has done a lot of collaborations with a lot of great designers, but none are a fun and fresh as Marimekko. In case you aren’t in the know, Marimekko is a Finnish design company that’s been around since the ‘50s. Known globally for their colourful, whimsical prints, the brand is all a...

Ahhh...the festive season. Nothing says “holidays” like curling up by the fire with a tasty beverage, snacking round the clock, and spending excessive amounts of time with friends and family. Oh, and freaking out about all the presents you still need to get. Fear not, friends. To help you sur...

Not stoked about busting out the gumboots this winter? I don’t blame you. Sure, they keep your feet dry, but they’re not exactly the most fashion friendly footwear. Even when you slap a snazzy design on them, they still look best in the garden. Or in the closet... Warm feet aren’t a problem f...

Dying for a taste of the good ol’ days? To relive the magic of the 70s and 80s without all the bad stuff, like tube socks and perms? You’re in the right place. Whether you were around in these epic decades or not, our vintage-inspired kicks are the ultimate fashion throwback. (And way more fl...

Are they art? Are they shoes? Will they transport you to the runways of Milan? Yes, yes, and yes. Sneakers, meet high fashion. Since 2010, Converse has teamed up with Italian fashion house Missoni to create fun and funky Chuck Taylors with no shortage of zigzag goodness. These ultra-cool sn...

Converse and musicians are a match made in rock and roll heaven. Kurt Cobain loved ‘em, the Ramones practically slept in them, and Eddie Vedder drank wine from a fan’s red Converse after it landed on stage. Even I, Fraidy Cat, have been known to sport black Converse hi-tops just like my rock an...

Even though I fancy myself as somewhat of a shoe connoisseur, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to dabble in other things. As a fashion-savvy feline, I love anything that’s affordable, high quality, thoughtfully designed and full of unique details. Oh, and it helps too if it lets me carry my lapto...

Are you dying to show off your hand-crafted Boba Fett helmet? To sing Dr. Seuss rhymes from the rooftops? To wear a Superman costume under your suit? Then maybe it’s time to find that elusive mix of nerdy and stylish. Enter: Converse and Vans sneakers. Just because these iconic brands have a ...

Fact: Cats are clean, humans are not. My Converse shoes? Spotless, but that’s because I spend about 11 hours a day grooming them. You humans have better things to do than shift your grooming into overdrive. But whether you’re a brand-new baby rocking your first Converse crib shoes or a season...