When it comes to the best men’s canvas shoes, thoughts immediately go to summer and all the possible looks to pair them with to stylishly cope with extreme heat. But no, you don’t need 36 degrees in the shade to casually wear them, they can easily continue to keep you company practically throughout the autumn. And that’s great news. Those born in the 90s, however, will remember that during adolescence, so in the early 2000s, this type of lightweight and tapered footwear (among all the Chuck Taylor All Star by Converse) was part of a true uniform, which was not given up even in the coldest months. Apart from adolescent digressions, it must be said that canvas shoes are much more versatile than they might seem.

Wearing them even when the heat begins to wane helps to “lighten” the whole look, giving it a certain nonchalance that can also be particularly refined especially if you choose monochromatic and essential models (a bit like with linen shirts). Everything can become, however, more playful if you opt for canvases decorated with bright patterns or perhaps finished with embroideries and inlays, as nowadays the available options are able to please everyone’s tastes.

The best men’s canvas shoes, room for timeless icons

The “canvas” topic cannot be without a true dedication to three models that have made this material one of the most famous and appreciated in the world of footwear. We are talking about the Chuck Taylor All Star by Converse (already mentioned), the Superga 2750 Cotu Classic, and the Vans Old School that have accompanied entire generations and continue to do so, demonstrating a powerful charm that transcends time, in their absolute simplicity, or perhaps because of it. Moreover, over the years we have also learned to appreciate them in the special versions that have been given to us, for example, the various collaborations with major brands, as happened with Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens in the case of Converse, Versus Versace and Viktor & Rolf for Superga, and finally Palace and Supreme for Vans.

Here is our selection of the best canvas shoes of the moment

We cannot but start with the legendary Chuck Taylor All Star by Converse. Available on Converse for 75 euros.

Another great classic, the 2750 Cotu Classic by Superga. Available on Superga for 65 euros.

Levi’s offers them in colorful fabric, with a thick midsole and a rubber toe that stands out. Available on Amazon for 55€.

For Geox, the U Walee are super lightweight and in canvas, but with leather details that characterize the whole. Available on Amazon for 55€.

An ironic version characterized by a “wobbly” silhouette by Maison Mihara Yasuhiro. Available on Farfetch for 375 euros.

The Converse revamped by Rick Owens. Available on Farfetch for 127 euros.

The essential black and white Vans Old School. Available on Vans for 80 euros.

For Tommy Hilfiger, the TH Hi Vulc Core Low are white, tone on tone. And a mini logo on the side. Available on Amazon for 53€.

In a slip-on version with a used effect and graffiti logo, by Balenciaga. Available on Farfetch for 595 euros.

Candid and tabi, by Maison Margiela. Available on Farfetch for 390 euros.

With the typical red heart of Comme des Garçons Play. Available on Luisaviaroma for 150 euros.

JW Anderson has also revisited Converse with its monogram. Available on Farfetch for 166 euros.

An ode to the Vans slip-ons and to that checkerboard that marked an era. Available on Amazon for 45€.

To finish, a classic by Saint Laurent. Available on Mr. Porter for 595 euros.