Alexander Skarsgård in Converse: pairing classic canvas high-tops with trousers and jackets

Alexander Skarsgård wore Converse Chuck Taylor All Star high-top shoes at the 92NY event in New York during the promotion of "Wicker". Black canvas, white laces, rubber toe caps and ankle logos bring this familiar pair of shoes to attention again among various new shoe silhouettes; this time it’s worth looking at how it connects with clothes, rather than which sole should be worn at which age.

Low shoe body, changing the visual weight under the pants leg

Compared with sneakers with thicker outer soles and fluffy shoes, the lines of Chuck Taylor are closer to the feet, and the volume exposed under the trouser legs is also different. When there is a jacket or many layers on the upper body, a pair of canvas shoes with a simple silhouette below can provide another balance.

However, the effect will change if the same pair of shoes is worn with straight-leg trousers, wide-leg trousers or longer shorts. Rather than treating thin soles as the only protagonist, you can first observe whether the trousers cover the uppers, stop at the shoe openings, or expose the high-top part, and then decide which proportion you like.

Black and white color matching makes the shoes easy to connect to existing items

The contrast of black canvas and white rubber provides a clear but uncomplicated color structure. Black can match a jacket or trousers, while white can form a small area of ​​light on the toe, shoelaces and sides, so that the outline of the shoe can be recognized without adding large patterns.

If you already have a pair of similar canvas shoes, you can first pair them with denim or suit pants that you usually wear, and then compare the length of the jacket. The point is to recombine existing clothes and shoes. There is no need to replace the entire wardrobe with the same items just because a celebrity wears the same brand.

The wear and tear of classic shoes is different from the state in which they can continue to be used.

Canvas and rubber will leave traces with use, so old shoes may have a different surface than new ones, but the visual sense of oldness does not mean that any damage is worth keeping. If the soles of the shoes have separated, the laces are not securely fixed, or there is obvious discomfort when wearing them, the actual use issues should be addressed first.

This also makes rediscovering old shoes a concrete organizing action: first check the status, and then decide to clean, repair or continue to match them. Style can come from experience, but there is no need to deliberately ignore the feeling of walking in order to copy the worn effect in photos.

Thin soles and thick soles are choices for different usage scenarios

Celebrity event looks cannot prove that a certain sole is more comfortable for everyone, nor can it determine the shoe type for everyone based on age. If you need to walk long distances, stand for a long time, or use specific support throughout the day, you should still judge based on your own needs and actual fitting. Styling is only one aspect.

If you want to try this wearing method, you can start with a short period of time and a familiar situation to see if the pants length, shoe opening and walking fit. If you like the proportions but don’t feel comfortable wearing them, you can also look for similar silhouettes in other shoes, and you don’t have to regard a specific brand as the only answer.

Skarsgård’s look provides a reason to re-pair classic pieces. The familiar Chuck Taylor has not disappeared because of the increased talk of new shoes; to change the way you look at it, you often only need to put the shoes back into a set of clothes that you will actually wear now.