Wearing high-top Converse with shorts

[brooklyndad]

I'm getting bored of wearing low-top sneakers with shorts, and I have a decent collection of high-top Converses (including a few from the Comme des Garcons collection). I've heard people say that pairing high-top shoes with shorts can be difficult, and I'm curious to know what people here think. Does this work for a super casual summer look? Any thoughts on sock choices? Things to avoid?

 

[zippyh]

Not a look for me, but it looks fine; nothing wrong with it.

 

[rjc149]

Anything works for a super-casual look. The more casual you get, the less stylish you are. That's simply the inverse correlative relationship of dressing casually. So if you're going for super casual, this look is perfectly fine but it's not what I would consider a stylish summer look.

The issue with high-top sneakers/socks and shorts is that it tends to shorten the appearance of your legs and make them look stubbier, which can make you look shorter overall. Low-top sneakers with low-cut or no-see socks lengthen the exposure of your calves, and make them look more slender, which is more flattering.

 

[double00]

chuck hi ? go with chollo shorts like long dickies and tall socks , a classic look .

 

[KOz]

When you're THAT casual, does it even matter?

 

[brooklyndad]

When you're THAT casual, does it even matter?

Sheesh, can we turn the snark down a little bit? Yes, it's incredibly casual -- e.g.

men's loopwheeled sweat shorts, 12oz, classic fit

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I didn't know this forum was only for suits and wingtips! My apologies. I'll return when I need to go to the yacht or country club I guess...

 

[mhip]

I didn't know this forum was only for suits and wingtips! My apologies. I'll return when I need to go to the yacht or country club I guess...

You came here for feedback...
This place really has no filters on opinions.

 

[brooklyndad]

You came here for feedback...
This place really has no filters on opinions.

Sure, I'm not talking about filters -- if someone replied, "Hi-tops with shorts look awful, don't do it," that'd be fine. For example, I appreciated the replies saying that it's not someone's style, but nothing wrong with it -- and the reply saying that people sometimes avoid the combination because it isn't flattering to the calf -- that was really interesting!

It's the "omg, you're wearing casual clothing, so you might as well wear a garbage bag" that I'm calling out as unhelpful. The reason I posted a link to the Merz shorts is that they're not going to have the model wear any old shoes, so clearly, there's something going on there, but even in that picture, they're doing some noticeable things - unlaced shoes, matching the color of the stripes on the socks with the shoe color, etc. There's still room for discussion about style, even if you're wearing casual stuff... but maybe this forum isn't big on that.

 

[mhip]

Sure, I'm not talking about filters -- if someone replied, "Hi-tops with shorts look awful, don't do it," that'd be fine. For example, I appreciated the replies saying that it's not someone's style, but nothing wrong with it -- and the reply saying that people sometimes avoid the combination because it isn't flattering to the calf -- that was really interesting!

It's the "omg, you're wearing casual clothing, so you might as well wear a garbage bag" that I'm calling out as unhelpful. The reason I posted a link to the Merz shorts is that they're not going to have the model wear any old shoes, so clearly, there's something going on there, but even in that picture, they're doing some noticeable things - unlaced shoes, matching the color of the stripes on the socks with the shoe color, etc. There's still room for discussion about style, even if you're wearing casual stuff... but maybe this forum isn't big on that.

Maybe take a cruise around here:

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[Alan74]

I think it's good. Others have mentioned that it might shorten your proportions. IDK how tall you are, but that might be worth considering.

 

[KOz]

Sheesh, can we turn the snark down a little bit? Yes, it's incredibly casual -- e.g.

That was genuinely not meant to be snarky or dismissive. Sorry for coming across that way.

It's just my take - when I dress down to ultra casual, I just wear whatever I have, so long as it's not a complete and utter clash.

 

[maxalex]

Within the context of footwear with shorts (already a concession to perceived comfort over style), your Converse trainers are in a sort of middle range—better than Crocs and socks, but less "smart" than canvas espadrilles or woven leather huaraches worn by Golden Age Hollywood stars at Mexican resorts. Which, by the way, is a great place to wear shorts.

 

[Tableware9642]

It's hard to say without seeing your whole fit (how your proportions play off the high tops and shorts thing). If your torso is longer than your legs, then I don't think this is a flattering look.

I do agree with double00, tall socks would be great. Go harder on the look so it comes off as a conscious style choice

 

[brooklyndad]

That was genuinely not meant to be snarky or dismissive. Sorry for coming across that way.

It's just my take - when I dress down to ultra casual, I just wear whatever I have, so long as it's not a complete and utter clash.

I'm sorry for interpreting it that way - I'll try not to read negativity into comments unnecessarily. Thanks for elaborating!