Converse

They tend to run about half a size large, and Converse itself suggests going down half from your usual sneaker size. The last is narrow rather than roomy, so a wide foot may prefer to stay put and accept a little extra length. Canvas gives sideways as it breaks in but does not gain length, which is worth remembering if you are between sizes — the width will ease, the toe room will not.

Height at the ankle, and not much else. An Ox sits below the ankle bone like a low-top trainer; a Hi comes up over it and carries the ankle patch on the inner side. The sole unit, the foxing and the upper materials are shared, so a pair in each gives you the same shoe in two proportions. Hi versions take a little longer to break in around the collar.

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Yes. Eligible Converse sneakers can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.