'Champion' Canvas Sneaker (Women)

I've wanted all white sneakers for a while now and was debating between Converse or Keds. I ended up picking the Keds over the Converse because I found them to be a lot more comfortable and they're really cute ahah I love how they look and feel (so lightweight it doesn't even feel like you have shoes on). I would definitely recommend these to others

I purchased a pair of keds in size 9 about two years ago––they fit perfect. They had white terry cloth lining rather than the navy blue lining that today's keds have. When I tried on these keds in a size 9 they were HUGE––I could fit at least two thumbs at the front between my toe and the end of the shoe. I decided to order a full size down. The 8s are a tad small (too small for thick socks), but I plan to wear them mostly without socks. For reference, my old keds in size 9 are about 26.5 cm long, and my new keds in size 8 are about 26 cm long. My advice is to order a half size down if you plan on wearing them with socks and a full size down if you plan on wearing them without socks. A note on width: the medium in today's keds are much narrower than the medium in the older version of keds, so you might want to consider ordering wide if you have even a slightly wide foot. They are quite comfortable, though, once you get past all the sizing issues!

After looking at the $100 "stylish" tennis shoes, I decided what I really wanted was a new pair of Keds. They are cute, not bulky, fit well and wear well. And, I like them! I really am not comfortable in platform sneakers. Sort of defeats the purpose of comfort. So, yes. Here I am back in the 50's and happy as a lark.

Now that Nordstrom has most of their shoes online, it becomes difficult to actually compare brands. If only I could have sat down in the shoe department and tried on all the basic sneakers! I would have selected my favorites, bought them, and carried them home. My personal shopper had to order all my shoes online, I had to sit down at home to try them on, select my favorites, and then return the rest to the store. This is progress? I can see Nordstrom is able to offer a much wider assortment with their online system, but unless customers keep buying the exact same brands that fit their feet, there will be a huge number of returns. I returned the Keds. Absolutely nothing wrong with them. I just liked the fit and the look of the Vans better.

I wanted tennis shoes that would be comfortable for touring Europe but still cute enough to wear with long jeans...so I don't completely stick out as a tourist. Regular work out tennis shoes look terrible with jeans, let's be honest. These are so cute in the grey (charcoal in person) and they go with so much! I was between these and Toms and these are way more comfortable and supportive of a small arch. I got the no-show socks from Keds and Under Armour to wear in them. I started wearing them early to "break them in" which was unnecessary, no blisters from day one! Runs true to size, I wear 8 in steve madden, jessica simpson & gianni bini and this size 8 fit too. I highly recommend them for cute walking shoes. They go with skirts, shorts, jeans, and always look cute (not frumpy). I liked them so much I got a black pair and returned the competing black Toms. Keds....who knew!?!?