My Dearest White Converse,

You have a bit of a reputation for being the "basic white girl shoe". I remember sitting in 12th grade Economics, and these two guys were talking about you. They were saying that white Converse are the Springtime UGGs. Although they weren't exactly wrong, you're just so much more than that. The reason you're considered so "basic" is because of how wonderful you are.

I can rock you in the Fall with a flannel...

I can rock you in the Winter with a sweater...

I can rock you in the Spring with a dress...

I can rock you in the Summer with high-waisted shorts...

On top of being the most versatile pair of shoes I own, you are just too comfy. The minute I slip you bad boys on my feet, I know I can conquer the world. Some may wonder why so many girls would invest in an all white shoe. Between dirt and dust at tailgates to beer soaked floors at frat parties; it's a miracle that you don't turn a greenish brown. The secret to keeping you guys so perfectly white, is yet another reason why you're so handy. The minute you guys get the slightest grass stain, all I have to do is throw you in the wash. It's as if you guys are brand new!

I honestly don't know what I would do without you in my life. Thank you for protecting my feet at crowded bars. Thank you for making my legs look extra tan in the summer. Thank you for being comfortable enough to walk 40 blocks in New York City. Thank you for being my go-to shoe all year round.

And lastly... thank you for being so great that even Zac Efron rocks you.