Converse SHAI 001 Lace Up - Berry Shady / Canyon Dusk

The padded tongue on these is really comfortable, barely noticeable even when laced tight. The berry and canyon color combo pops just right for casual wear, and the traction feels secure on pavement.

These berry and tan colors look even better in person, and the padded collar makes them comfortable right out of the box. The flat cotton laces actually stay tied better than the round ones on my other sneakers, which is a nice surprise.

The Zoom Air unit in the sole makes these feel bouncier than any other sneaker I’ve owned, and the padded collar hugs my ankle perfectly. That molded upper is surprisingly tough but flexible, and the berry colorway gets compliments every time I wear them.