[ColdDayInHell]

Are Toms the new Chucks? As evidenced at the recent Coachella festival, it appears that Toms Shoes are going toe-to-toe with Converse for the indie scene’s favorite footwear award. For decades, classic Chuck Taylors have been the go-to sneaker for punks, skaters and other cooler-than-thou folks. But recently, Toms—with their simple design and impressively altruistic mission—have become a favorite of the culturally engaged set. Can an iconic shoe be fully eclipsed by a sure-footed newbie? To answer this truly perplexing question for yourself, take a gander at the street-style shots (grass trend photos?) on Elle.com to check out this trend on the rise:


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Which do you prefer?

[GlossyAbby]

I prefer chucks toms look like a van shoe mated with a slipper

[Orangeeyecrayon]

yeah not a huge fan of the toms....
agreeing with the van mated with the slipper comment

also i have never heard of them before right this second... and i go to a school overrun with chucks and people who claim they are part of the indie scene so i dont really think they are going to overtake chucks

[StereoXGirl]

Nothing will ever replace Chuck Taylors. lol.

I agree that the Toms shoes look like Vans mated with slippers! That's a pretty accurate description! lol.

[StereoXGirl]

Oohh...I just looked it up and learned something that I did not know!

Converse has been bought out by Nike (which utilizes third-world sweatshops). Since this is very much against punk/indie ways, it's possible that people are turning to Toms as a result of this...just a thought! hehe.

For every pair of Toms purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need, apparently.

[Adrienne]

Originally Posted by StereoXGirl

Oohh...I just looked it up and learned something that I did not know!

Converse has been bought out by Nike (which utilizes third-world sweatshops). Since this is very much against punk/indie ways, it's possible that people are turning to Toms as a result of this...just a thought! hehe.

For every pair of Toms purchased, a pair is donated to a child in need, apparently.

What a great cause!! I personally prefer the look of chucks but for this alone, might as well buy toms

[brewgrl]

I can't imagine any guy wearing those, so- no... not replacement...
not even like a Van, as much as like an espadrille.

[monniej]

chucks for life!

[Beyonce Welch]

Chucks are what I wear.

[daer0n]

I like converse way much better, the other ones are too tranny looking IMO.

[kdmakeuparts]

Chucks

[dancer01]

I prefer Chucks.

[pinksugar]

toms are way too 80s for my liking. Brings back bad memories, lol

[Retro-Violet]

they remind me of a rip-off of the slip-on vans (which i love).

i wore chucks today actually (wasnt raining and was like 60-something outside) but stopped buying new ones when nike bought them out and now they make theyre shoes in china.

[KatJ]

I'm not a big fan of Chucks, but I would wear them before Toms. Toms look like the shoes that my grandmother has worn for as long as I can remember.

[puncturedskirt]

I LOVE chucks!!