Converse Chuck 70 Vintage Hi

At a listed 14 oz, the Chuck 70 Vintage Hi is lighter than 30 of the other 34 collectable shoes in our database and heavier than 4. The average across all 35 collectable shoes is 15.5 oz, so it runs 1.5 oz lighter than average. For reference, the lightest is the Nike Kobe 4 Protro (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike Shox BB4 (17.8 oz).

Its 8 mm heel-to-toe drop is the lowest in this group, shared by 12 of 35 collectable shoes (the most common figure is 9 mm). Drops across the group only run from 8 to 9 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 15 high-cut models among the 35 collectable shoes we track, and it sits in the budget price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which no other model shares.

It is one of only 3 collectable shoes we rate as outdoor-capable; the other 32 are rated for indoor courts.

Going by its spec profile, we classify the Chuck 70 Vintage Hi for small forwards with an all-around game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Small Forwards.

The high cut gives the most collar coverage around the ankle of the three cut heights, at the cost of some freedom of movement. Being well under the average collectable shoe weight, it suits players who prioritise a light shoe.

It carries an outdoor rating, so it is a reasonable pick if you split time between gym floors and outdoor courts. Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.