<p>I like Converse because I just like simple shoes. I can’t wear flats because I need arch support (at least a little) and they make my feet look even more gigantic (I wear a ten). I have extremely weak ankles so I can’t wear anything with a heel. Unfortunately, I don’t live someplace where I can wear flipflops all year round. I prefer shoes with a back if it’s chilly. So… that leaves me with remarkably few options. I have never owned an actual pair of Converse, but the J.C. Penney knock-offs are cuter and cheaper (I only like solid colors). In the summer I wear flip flops. I have Rainbow knock-offs right now but am going to invest in some real Rainbows for Stanford.</p>