What are some of the more popular lines of Converse shoes? The greatest selling shoe of all-time, the Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers, features a traditional rubber sole and a simple lace up design. You can get Chuck Taylors as high-top sneakers, as well. They come in black, brown, and green colors, and they feature a unisex design. (Women should order a few sizes smaller than their normal size, as the shoes come in men's sizes.)

Converse also still markets Flat Oxfords, the shoes which helped revolutionize the game of basketball back in the early part of the 20th century. These shoes are manufactured in China, and they feature cotton lining, wear-n-wash colors, and a rubber sole. If you're training for an athletic event, check out Nylon Trainers.

Another Converse classic is the All-Star Roll Down High Top. Although this is traditionally sold as a women's basketball shoe, it can also function as an all-around cross trainer. This high top offers a unique collar, which can be 'turned down' to reveal a different color underneath. The Roll Down High Top became a big hit in urban fashion circles in the late 1990s.

Finally, consider the Converse All-Star High Top Luxe Houndstooth Casual Shoe for women. This shoe is a throwback to 'old school' designs. It comes with a rubber outsole and a houndstooth design patch. This canvas shoe can take a pounding. However, although you can toss your Converse shoes into the washer and dryer without issue, be aware that the canvas material can shrink if you heat it too much.