Max F.

Converse are my favorite shoes. They're comfortable, stylish, and have a long trusted history in the shoe business. I have 7 pairs, 3 new ones and 4 older ones; the only reason I own so many is because some of them I got lucky to find at a Goodwill shop; otherwise, I would have spent about $600 for all of them combined. But if I'm to be frank, that's the typical cost for shoes these days. If you think about it, $90 per pair isn't bad, but after only 1 1/2 years, all of my Converse have wound up with no grip, holes in the sole and side fabrics, as well as discoloration in the fabric and the laces from the metal in the shoelace holes. Though that is normal for most shoes, the sign for tearing and wearing out appears within a year's time. The shoes in the pictures are one of my newer pairs i got in March of this year and i haven't worn them that much but the tear and discoloration is obvious. I still wear them either way, but as an active 16 year old it's bothersome when I accidentally step in a puddle or if it's starting to get cold outside. Yes that does sound unsettling, but I would much prefer to have on a comfortable pair of shoes that actually look quite nice, rather than an uncomfortable pair just to look super nice. To some people it's about the look; for me it's the comfort that matters. So if you're like me, Converse are the shoes for you.