My first pair of Converse sneakers were baby blue low-tops, purchased by my mother sometime between the ages of four and six. Needless to say, they were awesome. In middle school, I got a pair of ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. This technique works best on canvas ...

The search for the perfect shoe can be hard enough, and once you find your ideal pair, you've got to fight to keep 'em wearable. I'm convinced that Keds are the most versatile shoes out there, but ...