I’ve wanted a pair of Converse All-Stars my entire life. When I was younger, they were out of our price range, and then when I got to the point that I could afford them, I sorta forgot about my desire.
Then, I saw a pair at the shoe store when I was replacing my 7 year old sneakers. I instantly fell in love, and bought them, not caring what anybody else in the world thought. Can a 32 year old man wear shoes like this and not look foolish? Uh, well, since it’s me we’re talking about, foolishness isn’t really on my no-no list, so it didn’t matter. As it turns out, however, everybody seems to love them.
Oh, and I always assumed they’d be terribly uncomfortable, since they have no arch support, or fancy new-age design. I was sooooo wrong. These shoes are amazingly comfortable. More comfortable than any shoes I’ve ever owned. Ever. They really are amazing, and I can’t picture a time in my future I won’t own a pair. 
My Chucks!
My Chuck Taylor, Converse All-Stars. These are the coolest shoes on the planet. I just thought you should know.
#1 by Tania on March 27, 2008 - 10:11 pm
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Yay! I love Chucks! We used to buy white pairs and dye them funky colors. Back in the 80s… Ah, the memories.
Congrats on the shoes.
#2 by Nathan on March 27, 2008 - 10:14 pm
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I don’t currently own any Chucks. For about ten years starting in 1982, they were all that I did own. (Black for formal occasions.) At one point I had pretty much every color they made.
They are absolutely comfortable and give absolutely no support.
I tell you this so you might exercise greater self-control than I did. The minute you post about your second pair, I’m calling you on the phone and asking why you haven’t picked up your pizza.
Don’t make me do that.
#3 by Shawn Powers on March 27, 2008 - 10:19 pm
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I think the amount of flak I would get for having “several shoes” from the Missus will negate the multi-Chuck likelihood. I often razz her about having so many shoes…
I have to reiterate that I can’t believe how comfortable these things are. Really. I have no explanation for it. It’s great.
#4 by Jeri on March 27, 2008 - 10:40 pm
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My eldest has a pair of Chucks he loves, B&W like yours. Somehow they look… odd… in his size 14, so long and narrow they’re distorted.
I have never tried them, I don’t have patience for hightops, but I have a pair of slip-on (floral-print!) Keds that are like wearing comfy bedroom slippers out in public.
#5 by Justin Ryan on March 28, 2008 - 12:14 am
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Hmmmm. I have a weird aversion to the style, perhaps because they were “uncool” when I was in school. Not that I was really ever that “cool,” but I seem to remember the kids who had them being beaten up, so that’s probably what’s left me scarred.
Glad you achieved your dream; what life goal will you be tackling next? I’ve always wanted to get my advanced underwater basket weaving certification…
#6 by Shawn Powers on March 28, 2008 - 7:39 am
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My goal in life for as long as my wife has known me has been to have a refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser in the door. With that, life will be complete.
#7 by catherine on March 28, 2008 - 9:09 am
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I have a pair of low-tops, and, although they are as hipster-fabulous as can be, they make my back hurt if I wear them for long periods of time. Bummer, right?
I do better with VANS — they must be squishier or something.
#8 by Random Michelle K on March 28, 2008 - 9:30 am
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Shiny!
Wish I could wear ‘em, but they hurt my feet if I have to walk around in ‘em. Since I’m constantly walking, I gave up my pair right quick.
#9 by Janiece on March 28, 2008 - 12:39 pm
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Very Stand By Me.
Enjoy.
#10 by Jeri on March 28, 2008 - 2:54 pm
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My life goal was to have a housekeeper. We do have someone come in once a week to clean. Now that I’ve reached the goal, it’s all downhill from here.
#11 by MWT on March 28, 2008 - 3:49 pm
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that about goals. I’ve reached mine (get paid helping other people with their fascinating science projects). Where am I supposed to go from here?
#12 by Shawn Powers on March 28, 2008 - 3:54 pm
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My fridge goal has served me well for decades now… I guess all that is left to do is to set another goal. Pie in the sky type thing, like, for me, buy a new car someday.
But first, that refrigerator…
#13 by Nathan on March 28, 2008 - 9:13 pm
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Here in Brooklyn, we dump all of our change into a bowl at the end of every day and it adds up to a lot. Last year our change bought us a super-fridge. This year we’re hoping to have enough for the ginormous HD flat-screen TV that we need to upgrade to.
#14 by Nathan on March 28, 2008 - 9:14 pm
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Oh, and send me an email when you get your part of the story up so I can link it.
#15 by Random Michelle K on March 31, 2008 - 8:57 am
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poke. poke. poke.
TAKE YOUR MEDS!
#16 by Monochrome Rainbows on April 4, 2008 - 8:13 am
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You are way ahead of the curve Shawn. I just saw this article on mens style. Your shoes are the new big thing.
http://men.style.com/theupgrader/style/features/canvas-sneakers