If footwear doesn't go past my ankle, I'm not interested!

As I was cleaning out my closet the other day, I became aware that I have a type...of shoe that I can't get enough of. High-tops and boots.

Let me introduce my collection of Converse and Sperry from left to right:

• Black Converse High-Top - Chuck 70 Canvas
  • ​I was inspired to get these shoes a few years ago at a vintage car show. They had stunt motorcycles performing in the street and one of the riders had a pair of these on. I purchased some immediately. Do I look as cool as the guy on the motorcycle? No. Am I glad I got them? You betcha.
• Brown Leather Sperry Boot - Torrent Lace-Up
  • ​The Torrent is hands down my favorite type of Sperry. Explaining why you'll see the same shoe again in a couple of bullet points! These are waterproof and made of "seam-sealed premium leather." I've worn them as a stylish winter boot. They look good, are warm and extremely comfortable. Sperry doesn't have these on their site anymore, may be discontinued and why I got them at a deep discount.
• Moss Sauce Green Converse High-Top - Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platform
  • ​​The shade of green of these Chucks is not for everyone, but I love it. The pop of color it brings to an outfit is unmatched by my other shoes. They are also one of my most comfy pairs. The platform on these is a feature I enjoy, it elevates them in a way - in look and adding some height to this shorty!
• Dark Green Sperry Rain Boot - Torrent Chelsea
  • ​​These are my slip on garden boots. I'm not too much of a Crocs person, I'd much rather wear these. Barefoot or with socks, equally wearable. And if they get dirty, a quick rinse with the hose shines them up like new. Unfortunately, Torrents are not showing up on Sperry's site anymore, so an alt site is the place to look for these.
• Grey Sperry Boot - Torrent Lace Up
  • ​My gateway Sperry boot and number one favorite. I wear these all the time. They lace up, but are pull on, which I prefer. They are waterproof but don't have super warm lining, so thick socks are recommended when worn in the winter. I wore these every single day of an 8-day cruise and my feet were never sore (or soggy) at the end of the day. To me, that's the biggest testament to how great they are! That's why it's such a pity they've been discontinued...they are available on alt sites like the other Torrents I shared.

What kind of shoe person are you? Dressy, casual, low-top, high-top, neutral, colorful? I'd love to hear some of your favorites!

I've been anxious to post an outfit with my new babies - black Converse high tops (aka Chuck Taylors; aka Cons). I've literally wanted these shoes for over a year. I finally pulled the trigger and got them. They are just as wonderful as I imagined they would be. 

I'm still trying out different ways to wear them, the photo above was the first time I wore them out of the house. I paired them with a shirt dress from Target that I knotted at the hip to give me a little more shape. The pleather jeggings are also from Target. They are fleece lined and super comfortable. The only other item I paired with the outfit was a necklace my mom gave me for Christmas that carries a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on it. 

I'm excited to play around with these shoes as the weather warms up. Cons are my go-to sneaker, I now have two pairs to get me around.

Below are some close-ups of the outfit!