Converse shoes in Paris?

Question

I know it is not fashionable to wear American style tennis shoes in Paris, but I have heard recently that people there are wearing Converse Chuck Taylors.

Is this true? I have gone through many many pairs in my life and have found them to be quite comfortable when walking, so it would be nice to see the city in them!

I am 23 years old, if age makes any difference!

Answer 1

As long as you're not wearing obviously blindingly white tennis shoes, you're fine.  You'll see people there in all sorts of things, anyway.

Answer 2

I think most of the "travel guides" encourage Americans not to wear tennis shoes in Paris.  I also think that's a bunch of bunk!  I've gone many times and worn sneakers and no one has stoned me.  The French are wearing sneaks, too!  In a beautiful city that is all about walking; you should be comfortable.  Good luck and have a wonderful and comfy trip!

Answer 3

I would advise not wearing gym shoes, that is a standout way to look like a tourist.  However, fashion tennis shoes are alright such as a sleek trainer and you'll see many Europeans wearing this style of shoe.  

Chuck Taylors have been a big trend in Europe the last season and will be fine to wear.  And age does not make a difference as I have seen young and old sport them with Parisian flair.

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Answer 4

Lot of young ppl wear converses in paris and everywhere in France . It's fashionable but to me its not really origina everybody have them ,i have converses too lol but dont wear them much . But there are still cool and to visit a city its good ,u'll be comfortable in them