Costco Is Now Quietly Selling Converse’s Classic Sneaker Way Below Retail

The Chuck Taylor has been around for over a century. Right now, Costco members can get one for less than you’d pay almost anywhere else.

White Converse Chuck Taylor All Star high-top sneaker with red and blue stripes on the sole against a blue background.

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Published March 17, 2026

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If you have a Costco membership and a soft spot for sneakers, here’s a find worth knowing about.

The warehouse giant has quietly added the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Top to its online offerings — and it’s priced well below what you’d pay at most major retailers.

For members, these are available now, but stock is limited and expected to go fast.

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An all-time classic

Pair of white high-top Converse All Star sneakers with red and blue stripes on the sole. — The shoe was created in 1917 as a basketball performance shoe. Then it was tweaked and popularized by player and salesman Chuck Taylor in the 1920s.

The Chuck Taylor All Star is one of the most enduring shoes in American history. First introduced in 1917 as a basketball performance shoe, it was modified and popularized by player and salesman Chuck Taylor in the 1920s, eventually becoming the go-to court shoe for professional and amateur players alike.

Black canvas sneaker with white rubber toe cap and white laces viewed from above.

Over the decades, it transitioned from the hardwood to the sidewalk, becoming a staple of subcultures from punk to hip-hop to skate. Today, the canvas hi-top silhouette is immediately recognizable the world over — a rare piece of footwear that has remained relevant for more than a century without fundamentally changing its design.

Pricing and availability

Brown rubber sole of a white Converse All Star sneaker with textured grip patterns. — The Chuck Taylor’s sole is technically made of rubber, but ~50% of the material is felt. That’s not just a quirk of construction — it’s a tariff loophole and one that’s been used long before President Trump came into office. By making the outsole more than 50 percent felt, Converse technically classifies the shoe as a slipper under U.S. import law, dropping its tariff rate from roughly 25 percent down to 3 percent.

Costco members can pick up the Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Top for $50 online — a notable markdown from the standard retail price of $65 you’d find at Zappos and other major footwear retailers.

The shoe is available in two classic colorways: clean white and core black. Sizing runs unisex, covering a range from Men’s 5/Women’s 7 through Men’s 9.5/Women’s 11.5.

As with most Costco apparel offerings, these are online-only and available while supplies last, so availability is not guaranteed. Members looking to snag a pair should act sooner rather than later.

Costco

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Top Sneaker (White)

$50 at Costco

$65 (23% off)

Black high-top Converse All Star sneaker with white laces and rubber sole.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Top Sneaker (Black)

$50 at Costco

$65 (23% off)

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