It is amazing how many things that we wore as kids have found their way back into our adult wardrobes.  Apparently, long before we were shopping for ourselves, our parents were making sure that we had the prep look down pat.  Even though we tend to live in our Topsiders on the weekends, there are times when a basic pair of sneakers is necessary.  For those times, one pair that will never let you down is a classic pair of low-top Chuck Taylor All-Stars ($45) from Converse.

Low cut Chuck Taylors made their debut in 1957, and have remained virtually unchanged in over 50 years.  That being said, our favorite pairs tend to be those that look like they were probably in the original color runs back in fifties.  Stick with navy, black, or even off white, and you can’t go wrong.  If you must have something a little different, you can create your own pair of Chucks for for just $67.  With countless color and pattern options available you can make these shoes anything from a basic sneaker to an eye catching conversation piece with just a few clicks.  Just like boatshoes, Chucks look better with age and should never, ever, be worn with socks.