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Is the converse symbol on the inside or the outside?

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Converse shoes have their logo on the inside, the only exceptions were the Jewel All Star (logo on the outside) and the All Star 2000 (logo on both sides).

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Where does converse manufacture their shoes?

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Converse is now owned by Nike, who moved manufacturing of the Converse brand to factories in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia.

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Are Converse All Stars made in the USA?

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Converse shoes have not been made in the USA since the company went bankrupt in 2001. Now Converse is owned by Nike and the brand's shoes have been made in different factories in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia.

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Are all Converse Chuck Taylors?

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While Chuck Taylors are definitely Converse's most popular shoe, and there are many versions of it, Converse sells plenty of other shoes as well.

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I recently bought a new pair of high top sneakers from an authorized Converse store. The logo is smudging, and I haven't even had them a month. Are they fake?

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Of course not! Fading is only natural. If you clean your sneakers regularly, you can prevent excessive smudging.

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Are Converse made in India?

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Yes, Converse shoes are made at plants in Indonesia, China, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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If my Converse don't say Converse on the bottom, why is that?

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They're probably not real Converse. All pairs of Converse should have the words Converse All Star on the bottom.

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The navy blue star and logo are fading and smudging on my pair. Could they be fake?

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Fading is normal, but the color should not "smudge" unless it is exposed to a chemical agent.

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I bought these sneakers in 2015, however, the top of the tongue is not printed with "All Star Converse." Could they be fake?

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This depends. If they are high tops, you have nothing to worry about, they don't have that print on the tongue. You can check if there's a logo on the side to make sure they're real. If they're low tops, this can be a strong indication that they're fake. Check the logo on the back of the shoe/the logo on the inside.

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Do converse low tops also have a star logo?

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Converse low-tops don't have a star patch on the side, but they do have a tag that says "All Star" on the tongue.

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I got my high top Converse off Amazon and they don't have the trademark sign on the logo, plus the fabric for the logo is what I suspect to be leather. Should I be worried about their authenticity?

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I don't really know anything about leather Converse, but it might be a newer model (after 2008) which means they don't have the ®. Only models made before 2008 have it.

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How many holes for laces? Are they seven or eight?

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I think it depends on the model of shoe.

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If there is no side pinstripe on my Converse, is it a fake?

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If you bought the Converse All Star Chuck Taylor, there is no pinstripe.

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Are Converse purchased from Famous Footwear fake?

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No.

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Are Converse fake if they don't have a number on the sole?

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The number is the size: the absence of the shoe size may be a sign of inauthenticity.

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What about Converse on eBay from China?

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China is known to be the number one mark faker, but that does not mean that China produces only the bad quality. There are good quality products from China as well. Piece together other clues, such as the price, the retailer you purchased the shoes from and the quality of the shoes.

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I bought a pair of Converse at the Converse Store but I can't find them online in the same color. Are they fake?

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Just because you cant find your color doesn't mean they are fake. Nike bought Converse in June 2016 and they use a whole new number system and stuff is buried on the site like crazy.

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How do I determine if a low ankle cut Converse is fake?

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Look for the logo on the tongue. If it is not there, the shoes are likely fake.

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Are converse shoes fake if they are yellow inside?

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Not necessarily. The shoes before 2008 will have a little, red "r" on the converse symbol. If it is made after 2008 it will not have a red "r" on it. If you have purchased a pair, the newest ones will not have a tongue, but a clear blank one. It does not mean it is fake, but that it is new.

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If my Converse shoes say "All Star" but also say they're made in Indonesia, are they fake?

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Not necessarily, Converse shoes are made at plants in Indonesia, China, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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My Converse are made in India. Are they fake?

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Not necessarily. Many Converse shoes are manufactured in Asian countries, including India.

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Is the Chuck Taylor patch stitched on the side of the shoe or stamped in authentic shoes?

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Both. It depends on the model of Converse. Generally, both fakes and authentic shoes have the patch, it's just that the dupes are made with less care and attention to detail. Thus, the patches can be crooked, discolored, missing text, etc.

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I don't have the R sign in the star logo. Does that means it's fake?

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No, Converse that were made after 2008 don't have the R sign. Many converse don't have the R sign.

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Is it a knockoff product if the "Converse All-Star" logo is on the inside of the shoes instead of the outside?

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Yes. The Converse logo is always on the outer surface of the shoes. If the logo is misplaced, it is a knock-off product.

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Are converse fake if they don't have the rubber part on top?

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Not at all! Many fake Converse still have the rubber part on top.

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I want to purchase a converse from Amazon. The price is $24. Could it be fake?

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Yes, it is likely to be fake. Get your converse in a proper shoe/sports shop.

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If I have a star instead of the size number on the bottom of my Converse shoes, are they fake?

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No, almost every Converse has a star in the outsole. The Converse All Star 70 has the size number on the outsole.

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Is the Converse star supposed to be on the outside or inside?

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The star is supposed to be on the outside of the shoe.

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Can authentic All Star Converses be made in China?

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Yes. While older Converse were made in the U.S.A, manufacturing has been moved to China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

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How many shoelace holes are there in the original Converse?

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Depending on the model, there can be 6, 7, or 8.

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