Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® CP Canvas Low Top

I have many pairs of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, but this black and white Converse Jack Purcell is my first ever Purcell. Wow! They are like 100% times more comfortable than the regular Converse. These Purcells have so much padding, and they are so supportive. I could actually wear them all day, something that I could never do in Converse Chucks. Great shoe!

The shoes fit great! I got them in the mail just as soon as they promised, I will always use Zappos.

Purchased for my 17-year-old son. He loves his Converse! They last 4-6 months per pair with everyday wear.

These were my "go-to" shoes in high school, why did I ever stop wearing them?

Great shoe! The shoe was generally true to size but a little narrower than similar shoes from other brands, even a little narrower than the Converse Chucks that I own, but not so narrow that it was uncomfortable or unwearable.

These shoes are so cool. They have that killer vintage look and you can dress them up or down. This particular version (CP) is brilliant! A super cushy removable insole does away with that flat foot feeling. You can actually walk in these. Runs true to size for me, however, is a little narrow in the toe box.

I re-discovered Jack Purcells a few years ago and based on the current reviews, I was worried about the changes that Converse has made. I have compared this new pair to an old pair and there are differences. I miss the Jack Purcell signature stitched on the tongue, the most. Without it, the shoes do look pretty basic - lacking that major difference from Chuck Taylors. I thought I would miss the metal tipped shoelaces, but the new laces are a lot thicker and do not come undone constantly. I honestly prefer the insole more to the old one - it is still as comfortable but it feels more cushioned. It does look very generic and I miss the Jack Purcell signature stitched onto it as well (instead of what appears to be screen printed) but it is not that big of a deal. Fm all the negative reviews on Zappos and elsewhere, I was under the impression the shoes were currently made exactly like Chuck Taylors - but that is just not true. They still have the removable insole, they still have the smiley face and if anything the shoes fit a lot better than in the past (I do not have to half size up anymore) I would love it if Converse would put them in the retro box with Jack Purcell himself on the top (that I have seen on the Converse Japan website) or at least include a tag (like you get with high top Chuck Taylors) but oh well. I do agree that Converse has gone downhill since Nike bought the company, but these are my favorite shoes and only hardcore Jack Purcell fans would notice any differences.

I'm so bummed! NOT ZAPPOS FAULT! Converse changed the design of their Jack Purcell's. I have been wearing this shoe for 30 years. Converse about 5-7 years ago upgraded the Jack Purcell by adding padding on the inside of the tongue and collar. That was a huge plus for the shoe. It's gone now! They changed the insole too. The new insole is thicker and covers up the two grommet ventilation holes on the inside of the arch. No more embroidered Jack Purcell tongue, different rubber logo at the heel and super cheap laces, too! Very disappointed with Converse! My next call is to Converse to ask what in the world they were thinking down grading this iconic shoe.

These have been my main sneakers ever since 8th grade (I'm a junior in college now). I have owned and worn at least 20 pairs of the black low top Jack Purcells. These sneakers go with everything. I absolutely loved these sneakers...but recently the ones being produced by Converse have become very cheap in quality. I assume Converse is trying to cut corners to minimize costs and bring in profit but to abandon loyal customers such as myself is inexcusable. The change that bothers me the most is that the new laces that come with these Jack Purcells today are no longer the durable metal-tip laces that were characteristic of Jack Purcells, these new laces are cheap and get dirty and worn out in a few days. I have to find a new pair of sneakers to replace these as my main pair of sneakers.

I have owned 5 pairs of these. They used to be much nicer than generic Chucks, more comfortable, with arch support, lined, and just generally better quality. No more. Just awful junk. Sad.

Having bought dozens of pairs of the Jack Purcell line of Converse through the years, I was more than apprehensive when I found out that Nike bought the legendary company. I am very sad that my go-to classic shoe, the Converse Jack Purcell classic canvas shoe as I knew and loved it, is no more. A side-by-side comparison to my collection of them shows these changes: Nike/Purcell has gone narrow in look and in actual width of the shoe across the ball of the foot. I am a true medium and these hurt. The “smile” is now flush instead of inset. The once amazing, cushiony, Purcell inserts with excellent arch support that we paid a premium over the standard Converse All Stars is gone! Now they have a flat insert just like the uncomfortable All-Stars. The quality cotton laces that used to have metal tips have been replaced by cheap, synthetic-feeling laces with clear plastic tips. The fabric “Jack Purcell” logo that was sewn in the insert is gone and just a cheap printed flat insert. Some of the shoe’s heritage like the light blue sole with the navy and red Jack Purcell inset remain, but in the interest of cheapening the shoe and still charging the same premium price, I wonder how long that will last. The new owners, Nike, have ruined this shoe and the Jack Purcell line has been cheapened. Now I have to find a replacement for my go-to shoes or hope I can find some original, new old-stock on resale websites. I am utterly heartbroken.

BEWARE! Converse has changed this shoe. No longer has embroidered tongue, laces are cheap without the metal tips, the sidewall has a cheaper construction, and the sole has changed. Don't expect your old Jacks when you purchase these.

I feel duped and should’ve listened to other reviews. These are NOT the same jacks I’ve been purchasing and wearing for the past 20 years. Too many differences to list. Bottom line they now seem cheaply made and definitely not worth the $60 price. Better off with regular converses.

These were a huge Train wreck for the brand! I have owned over 140 pairs of Jack Purcell tennis shoes since the 1970's. Approximately seven years ago they made some tremendous improvements which justified a price increase. Now they have stripped those away and cheapened the shoes back to what they used to be. Plus the fit of the toe cap is completely different causing some irritation when flexed (by taking a step). The shoes are not worth much at all and I am completely dissatisfied with the changes. I will not be back until I see the classic shoes that once were a stable in my casual wardrobe.

Jack Purcell's used to be advertised with the tag, "Virtually unchanged since the '30s". Not anymore. Converse has ruined this shoe. The suede insole is gone. The padding around the ankle is gone. The padding in the tongue is gone. The Jack Pucell logo on the tongue is gone. The logo on the heel has changed. The logo on the sole has changed. The durable shoelaces with metal aglets are gone. The trademark "smile" is no longer recessed in the toe, but rather applied. For some reason the instep eyelets are now located down partially in the rubber midsole. And the blue version of the shoe now features white stitching. The material and overall feel of the shoe is now flimsy, thin, uncomfortable, and cheap. I don't understand how Converse could take its highest-quality shoe and utterly ruin it. I'd being willing to pay 10 to 20 dollars more per pair to have the Jack Purcell to return to what it was like in 2008 or '09. If you're thinking of buying these shoes, save your money. Just buy a pair of All-Stars and take a marker and draw a smile across the front of each shoe. Because that's basically what you'd be buying here.

Do not buy these. Here is a list of everything Converse changed on these shoes when they updated the style in Spring of 2012. The high quality metal-tipped laces have been replaced with cheap ones like you would get with a pair of All-Stars. The insole is now thinner, lower-quality, and non-removable. The sole has lost the Sperry-like ridges. The vent holes have been moved and are no longer functional. They are now blocked by the insole. The "smile" has been changed. Before it was a cut-out from the extra layer of rubber on the toe. They paint it on now to save money, and have the audacity to describe it as a "toe reinforcement." I have been wearing Jack Purcells for years now, and it is worth saying that some of these changes are simply Converse taking away the upgrades they gave us with the last revision. Prior to 2006 or so, Jack Purcells were nearly identical to All-Stars in terms of cost and construction. At that point they started charging more for them, but they also added the improved laces, sole, and insole, as well as a sock liner. It was not the original, but they were still good shoes. With this latest revision, Converse has kept the premium price, but removed the premium features. What is left are the worst shoes that have ever been called Jack Purcells. I am most upset about the smile though. The smile is gone, and with it, the smiles of Converse customers. I have worn Jack Purcell sneakers for close to a decade now, and I know people who have been wearing them for four times as long. I am telling everyone not to buy them anymore because they are terrible sneakers now, and at the rate they are going, they are only going to get worse over the years. Within my lifetime, Converse has gone from a pillar of consistency and American manufacturing to a shamelessly cost-cutting company. When they were acquired by Nike it was not immediately obvious they were going to start making inferior shoes. It is now. Never again.

This website is terrible don't buy any products from here. I bought a pair of Jack Purcell converse thinking to myself that I found a good deal. A week after getting them I realized that they were fake. Yes fake! They didn't have his name on the lip, the stitching was different from my older pairs, and the bottoms were a different color than the online photos. And to make things worse the website got hacked and somebody in Michigan stole my card number. I live all the way in Texas. I would not recommend this site to anyone.

These are great shoes! They are much more comfortable than my Converse all stars, they seem to have better padding underfoot. I originally ordered my size and then exchanged for a half size down and they fit much better.

Converse has changed the shape of the toe of the classic Jack Purcell low top! The toe is narrower and the vamp shorter than on past Purcells. Shame on Converse for tampering with perfection! As a result, I have to return the new pair I ordered.

Aw. I don't think a classic Jack Purcell really needs a review from me. If you're buying this shoe it's because you probably know it and love it already. It's a flat basic great looking fresh and preppy canvas shoe, and/or can be worn in hipster vernacular as well. If you require arch support add an insert as they do not provide support. They are awesome if you prefer to go without socks as they breathe and don't become stinky. I stuff mine with brown paper bags though after wearing so maybe that's why mine stay nice. I have had probably 25 pairs over the course of my lifetime. Total standby. Cute with short dresses, jeans, outfits. The whole enchilada. But a half-size smaller than you wear for snug/good fit.

I saw these in GQ and loved the many ways you could wear these, very happy I ordered them!

You never buy a pair of Converse for comfort - it is all about looks and attitude. These do not disappoint on either - they are flat as a pancake so your feet get tired if you are planning to walk great distances but the payoff for looking great outweighs my pain. It is better to look good than feel good.

Great shoes, very flat, wide enough for my feet. I've definitely gotten compliments on them already.

I needed something comfortable for commuting to work, and I was getting tired of my Sauconys. These are perfect - look great with any dress, skirt, or work pant, and super comfortable to boot. I've gotten a ton of compliments on them. Got them in white and sprayed them immediately with scotch guard to keep them white - so far so good.