In case no one told you, it’s time to dust off your favorite canvas sneakers. Or maybe you need a fresh pair for the season. Options these days are endless, but I personally love them in simple colors like white, deep navy or black. They're one of the few pairs of shoes that legitimately look great with anything—and they tend to look even better with a few scuff marks. But what makes for a standout pair? There's a lot, but it really comes down to one word: Vulcanization.

You may be asking, “what the hell is vulcanization?” It's a process for hardening rubbers. Think of it like tires. You want something that's going to be durable enough to carry you for 65,000 plus miles. The same goes with canvas sneakers. The vulcanization process is imperative for giving the outsole more strength and elasticity, so you can comfortably wear the hell out of them for as long as possible.

The simple kicks are still the easiest way to dress down a suit—be it for work or a warm weather wedding. Just make sure the break in your pants isn't too aggressive. And, of course, they look great with jeans or some rugged herringbone field pants. Then, come shorts season, you'll only take them off to swap in some slides or loafers. As for which pairs to pull the trigger on right now, we selected three similar styles that aren't the standard issue canvas shoes you see all the time. What's more, they're available in a range of prices. How much you want to spend is entirely up to you, but as you see, these will always be in style.