I love Allbirds! I've had them for about 1.5 years now and they're very comfortable for walks and daily use. They have a store in Newbury St. where you can try them on!
I am an avid converse wearer as well and I have recently rediscovered Keds and have been very happy I have some lace up and some leather slip ons that have become my everyday causal shoe.
I love Skechers. They provide good arch support, comfort, and a variety of styles and colors! it’s so important to take care of your feet while you are young so you don’t have issues later on in life!
If you like converses, check out Supras, they have a similar, skater profile, but are WAYYYY more comfortable. They tend to come in metallics and darker colors though, so may not be your style (soooo comfy though!)