Jack Purcell Low Top Sneaker

When I received the shoes I was excited about wearing the great tennis shoes that I wore in the 1960s. However, when I opened the box I noticed that they were not the same quality. The toe detail was very good, but the canvas uppers were thinner, and the sole was also thinner than the original BF Goodrich shoes. They were also too narrow for a good athletic shoe. Its a pity because this was one of the most iconic shoes of the '60s and '70s, and there are millions of baby boomers who would buy them if they were properly made and a little more like the originals. I returned them.

These shoes used to be well made. The quality now is very disappointing. The shoe feels very cheap. Converse has downgraded the quality of the shoe but has kept the price the same. I wish they hadn't done that. Would have been more than willing to pay extra for bed better made shoe. The original Jack Purcell shoe used to be be slightly heavier, contained a suede inner foot sole, metal tips at the end of the laces, and "Jack Purcell" stitched on the tongue. The original shoe would feel like you could wear them all the time without worrying about destroying them. Unfortunately all of that is gone with this new version. The new version of the shoe begin to look worn out only after a few wears. Until Converse improves the build quality of the shoe, my days of buying these Jack Purcells are over.

Worn this tennis shoe for 20 years. Suddenly, this year, the shape is different( wider) and the rubbertoe lip is a different shape, shorter. Just NOT the classic we all knew and loved. Doesn’t even have the blue/green sole.

I bought these for my fiance for valentines day because he was lacking casual shoes. He absolutely loves them and always says how comfortable they are. I changed out the laces for black ones and they look even better. They seem to be better quality than my own pair that I have from several years ago (ie, better cushioning inside, nice tongue, etc)

On my third straight pair of Jack Purcell's. Great shoes. Wore mine almost every day and lasted me a few years. Amazing quality, comfortable, stylish. Note: These run true to size compared to their "cousin" the Chuck Taylor's All-Stars. I am a 13 in everything (Nike, Cole Hahn, ect). I am a 12 in Chuck Taylor's but a 13 in Jack Purcell's.

My Husband saw these online just a few days brfore Christmas. We both used to wear Jack Purcell's when we were kids. I went online and was able to purchase them and they arrived on time for Christmas. He loves them and everyone has been asking him where he got them.

So this is my first time purchasing this style of converse so I can’t say how they used to fit and look like but as far as my first time buying them I did like them. I tried them on I store and in vans and most other shows I’m an 8.5. The 8.5 was a little to big and the 8 was just a tad tight on my right foot. In the end I went with the 8 and it did stretch out enough to where I felt this was the right choice. So at least for me I did size down 1/2 a size. Other then that there are comfy and are great for causal wear and I could even dress them up a bit. My next purchase will be the white ones.

Jack Purcell shoes have been the classic summer shoe since 1935. They are comfortable and look good with shorts, jeans or khakis. The white canvas version can be a challenge to keep white and they soak up even the lightest rain. I wear the black canvas version on sunny days as they don't show dirt, and I have the leather Jack Purcell shoes for rainy days. Jack Purcell shoes run true to size in length but the toe box is too tight for many people. If your foot is average width, wear the Jack Purcells with thick socks for a week or two. The toe box relaxes a bit and the fit will eventually be snug but comfortable. If you have wider feet you might cheat and go up a half size in length to get more toe room. Jack Purcell shoes are the sibling of Chuck Taylor All Star shoes. JP shoes are a bit of an upgrade with subtle improvements in style, comfort, materials and workmanship. They are Chuck Taylors for grownups.

Take care of these and never go out of style, now and then.

Hard to find a shoe that is simple, classic and can be worn with jeans as well as shorts. Needed something for a winter trip to the Caribbean and these were basic and fit the bill. Fit true to size and slightly roomier than other tennis shoes. Shipping and delivery was fast and arrived in perfect condition.

These shoes look cuter on than they look in the picture! Very comfortable and perfect for a teenager!

I ordered these sneakers for my grandson. First I ordered a 10.5 but when he tried them they were too loose, therefore, I exchanged them for a size 10 and they fit perfectly. He is very happy with them.