When she's headed somewhere important, Michelle Obama [1] will likely show up in an elevated pair of pumps [2]. But on days when she's ready to relax, garden, or run across the White House lawn? Well, the FLOTUS opts for a different, more comfortable shoe — Converse, to be exact.

Over the past eight years, this power woman has teamed a handful of her outfits with the classic sneaker [3], from rocking 'em with leggings to packing a pair for vacation. Scroll through to see how Michelle's styled her many Converse kicks in the past. Then take a look at her most casual ensembles [4].

When She Needed a Casual Shoe to Complete Her Gameday Look

When Her Goal Was to Go Bold and Bright With Something Yellow

When She Opted to Match Her Sweater With a Purple Pair

When She Played Soccer on the White House Lawn

When She Knew There Would Be Walking Involved During a Trip to New Mexico

When She Went Pumpkin Picking in the Garden

When She Had to Walk the Dog

When She Needed Something Sleek to Complete Her Vacation Outfit

When She Looked Date-Night Ready With President Obama

When She Chose a Black Pair to Go With Her Cool Leather Jacket

When She Took a Trip to the Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia

When She Showed Off Her Running Skills in a Relay Race

When She Needed Something Neutral to Go With Her Printed Outfit

When She Nailed the Perfect Spring Look With the Help of a Black Pair

When She Needed a Shoe to Pair With Her Sweatshirt and Leggings

When She Got a Tad Fancy on Easter With Sparkly Jack Purcells