Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® Leather

Just got them today, as usual super fast shipping. They are more comfortable than the traditional Converse (more cushioned & removable insole).

Great shoe. I bought my first pair to big, so my husband grabbed them and loves them. My next pair was perfect, and I love it. Neither one of us is willing to give up our pair, so we now have matching shoes! Only thing I wish they had was an excellent arch support.

Bought these for my fiance...took him back to the good ol days. He wears them with his slacks to abusiness meetings to show he\'s not a total stiff. They\'re leather so they\'re semi grown up and subtle enough to still stake your claim to your youth. Now they run big, but we knew that going in so be prepared to get yourself at least a half size down from your true size and this will work, unless of course you are already wearing your shoes too small, which many people do without realizing it.

I don't like the look of sneakers in general, but I make the exception for Converse. I have a few canvas pairs, but needed something that I could wear in potentially wet weather on a trip to Ireland. These fit the bill, because they don't have all the ugly-looking features of most athletic shoes, yet are very cushy inside, and comfortable to walk in. My only complaint is that the area over the toe has an ugly curve (I think it's a design feature) that makes the shoe bulkier. If the Converse All Star Leather ox had been available in my size, I would have chosen that; my daughter did, and they look absolutely classic.

They run about a half size big. They are very comfortable and super cute. I can stand all day in them and my feet never hurt!

These shoes feel slightly bigger than the canvas Jack Purcell shoes and are not as comfortable. The leather isn't that soft either. I would probably feel better with a half-size down.

Love these shoes. They look great and are unexpectedly comfortable. With that said, they do lack high-arch support. They seem to run a tad wider, possibly because it is unisex sizing. But none of these shortcomings have bothered me too much so far. I only walk around town with them. I don\'t intend to hike in them.\r\n

Converse jack purcell leather - I wanted something comfortable & cute at the same time & that will go w/ everyday casual wear. I had read a lot of positive comments about these pairs, so I gave it a shot & got them. Yes they are cute & easy to care for bc I got the leather version; however, I wish it had more arch support & more padding in front above the toes area. So I can wear them w/o socks during the summer.

A totally cute shoe but I should have heeded the reviews and got at least a half size smaller. If I had, I probably wouldn't have had the sense that they make my feet look really big (size 7). They are surprisingly comfortable unlike any other Converse shoe I have worn. Lots of toe room.

Very cute shoe; way too big - I had to eventually get a full size smaller than I usually wear. Luckily, Zappos has the best customer service ever and quickly shipped me the smaller size. The shoe is very cute and a great price for leather. Your typical Converse sneaker - cute, but not very functional. I wear these to brunch, not to play tennis.

Jack Purcell - I love these! I bought mine in leather. I am always between an 8.5 or 9. In sandals I usually go with the 9 (I have a flat and wide foot). I read the reviews (thankful for them) and decided I would get the size 8 since everyone said they run big. Well they do run big. I could've gone with 7.5, but I kept mine because they feel good with socks. Since my foot is wide I tend to put a "shape" into my gym shoes, but these are the kind of shoes that will never do that. I love these. They are cushy, comfortable and there is no breaking in period.

Beautiful, but tight. I have one major gripe with these shoes: they are way too narrow in the toes. I have a good half inch from my big toe to the end of the shoe yet my pinky toes are really squished in there after walking or standing for a few hours it becomes painful. The first two weeks I had blisters but they're starting to give a little. I figured they'd stretch and break in, but now I'm starting to wonder if they'll ever be comfortable. I don't even have very wide feet. It's too bad because these shoes look great, and they're a great alternative to Chuck Taylors as the modern internal upgrades make them much more comfortable for anyone but people with the flatest feet. Just make sure your feet are narrow too.

Narrow for a wide foot - Love the look! These will always be a classic! They go great with jeans, khakis, or slacks.

The design is really great, but as expected of a pair of fashion shoes, it really hurts to walk around in these. Initially, the leather near the heel was also quite stiff as it carved into my skin if I wore no-show socks.

I ordered this a half size smaller than I normally wear, because I have the canvas version and assumed (correctly) the leather version, too, would be on the large side. The shoe is cute but I'm returning these because they just feel cheap. Unlike the Zappos description, it does NOT have a removable insole. More disturbingly, the "leather" feels to me suspiciously like something manmade. The label says "Made in China"; I'm wondering what sort of quality control Converse has been doing, if any. I think Converse and Zappos both need to inspect the shoes they're receiving so that they don't sell cheap knock-offs.

These were weirdly huge. Women's 8.5 is already half a size smaller than my regular shoe size and I had a good inch between the end of my foot and the front of the shoe. Otherwise they were extremely comfortable and they look great. I only gave it 3 stars for inconsistent sizing.

Even though I ordered my usual sizing these shoes were far too large. I ordered women's 8.5 but could probably use a 7.5. Bummer. Will need to return these.

These feel like regular Chucks only bigger. Size down at least a half size maybe a full size...I don't know, I just returned them. The Jack OX version with the cork insert is a bit more comfy than these.

I ordered these as a gift for my husband. He already owned a pair of Chuck Taylors and a canvas pair of Jack Purcells. He says these are the most comfortable of the three. He does not wear these for comfort, but for style. These are not for athletic activities or walking around all day in.

Shoes came without embroidery on tongue as pictured. Returned for exchange. Customer service rep said would make sure warehouse checked before shipping. Exchange pair received. Same problem: no embroidery on tongue.

I second Anonymous from Wisconsin's sentiment regarding the current iteration of the sneaker. I've been wearing Jack Purcells for nearly 25 years and welcomed the improvements Converse made with the "CP" and leather models. For some reason (cost cutting?) Converse completely redesigned them this year and they are now less comfortable and less well-made. I'll probably still buy them, albeit less enthusiastically. No complaint with Zappos (great price, very fast shipping) but they should definitely update the pictures.

The toe box was small and tongue was overly long and rubbed my foot.

This shoe feels like lamb skin. Only upon bringing it to my face could I tell it was synthetic. Needless to say, no one will know that it's not the real deal. The shoe is not flashy but stylish, nonetheless. For those who like understated style, this is your shoe!

Great shoe, slightly worried about durability - I've worn Jack Purcells for years, and purchased this leather version just to have a slightly nicer option in the same style. They look and feel great, but after wearing them only three or four times, the shiny leather exterior is starting to peel off the leather itself, almost like a little rubber layer. It's just happening around the collar right now, but it's definitely a bummer.