I actually can't wear my Chuck Taylors anymore, they bother my feet too much :( I love the way they look but they aren't that comfortable for me. I can't believe you have a pair from that long ago! I have really cool camoflauge ones that are great, I only wear them on special occasions so they'll last.

I have 3 pairs of Birks too, my oldest is about 4 yrs ago. It took me awhile to discover them. I even wear mine in the winter out here in AZ with socks :P