3 1/2 decades? That's fantastic! You have me by a good ten years.

I love me some good Chuck Taylors. I have also been wearing them since I was small and still have a pair. Though about 15 years ago a student recommend and bought me a pair of Nike Free. Though I previously didn't like Nike (more because I didn't like Phil Nike than the shoes) I fell in love with the shoes and have always had a pair for my main walking/jogging shoes since.