Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® Leather

Not like the others . . . I like the classic look of the shoe. I can dress em up or down. I’ve ordered three different types of Purcell’s over the past couple of years and I’ve always get a size 11 and they fit. However, for some reason, this shoe seems to be much larger than the others I’ve purchased. Can’t call it, but they're almost unwearable.

It's been a few years since I bought my last pair of Purcells, and Nike now owns the brand. The shoe still fits well, a little wide which is great for my foot and why I buy the brand. The make of the show is different, though. The leather seems stiffer and cheaper, the laces are standard-issue Chuck Taylor (not the higher-end laces Purcells used to ship with), and the sole is no longer removable. It seems like Nike has cut a lot of corners for what was a high-quality shoe. I am pretty disappointed.

I love, love love the look of these leather Jack Purcells. Unfortunately the back edge of the heel cut into my foot. They were also a little narrow across the ball of the foot.

The product video shows the insole being removed, but it was glued in quite firmly on the pair I received in August 2018. I would not have ordered the shoe had I known this was the case. I picked it specifically for the removable insole. I found these to be narrower at the toe than previous Converse and the top of the ankle is quite stiff. They need a break-in period. While the shoes are "cool" looking like most Converse, they are not at all supportive. Note that there is absolutely zero arch support, and the soles are extremely flexible, which isn't good for anyone who needs a well-made walking shoe. I'd love to keep wearing Converse, but their quality has not kept up with their prices, and they don't offer anything for people who need supportive shoes. It would be so easy to fix this and appeal to all of their customer base. I"ve heard so many people say the same thing about this brand.

My first pair of navy leather Jack Purcell's were amazing, they were a men's size 6. I wear a US women's size 7.5 to 8 in sneakers. Depending on the fit. I wore them biweekly for four years. The soles finally gave out. Fast forward to 2018. I'm searching for white leather sneakers and find the Converse Jack Purcell in white leather. I read the reviews and purchase the men's size 6 to fit a women's 8. I walked on carpet hoping they would feel like my past Converse leather Jack Purcell's that were comfortable from the onset. Loved the look but they felt stiff, the tongue pushed at the front of my ankle area. The toe bed seemed too long. I felt where my toes were and both shoes were a half size too long. The ankle cutout area was stiff and hit the ankle bone of my left foot. The heel area began to rub with the first steps. Sent this pair back and purchased a half size down. Unfortunately these are going back as well. The fit in the toe bed was better due to the size change but the same stiffness and heel rubbing were in this shoe as well. Sadly I agree with other reviews that the quality of the shoe isn't as good as the past.

The worst fitting shoe in my life! Bed of shoe comfy but heel caused extreme pain blister bleeding.... with socks! Never encountered on any other shoe in my life be wary!

I usually wear a women's size 8 in Converse so I ordered accordingly. These shoes were way too big -- the 8 fit my relative who wears a 9-9.5. The shoe itself was fine, although the quality of the stitching was not great given the high cost and the leather seemed a bit worn. I returned them and decided to purchase the canvas Jack Purcell's.

I bought these to replace my worn out grey Chucks, which I loved. Unfortunately, these shoes are not a good replacement - they are extremely preppy. They would be great for yachting, a nice game of croquet, or hanging out with your in-laws in Cape Cod. They just don't have much versatility if you want to do anything else. On the plus side, they have a nice comfortable foot bed that the Chucks don't have. But, my toes are much more squished and with all the rubber, stretching isn't a possibility.

This is my third pair of black leather Jack Purcell's. I didn't notice until they arrived but the quality has dropped. The leather is thinner. The older pairs were black on the inside and had black rubber soles, which visually looks better than having tan appearing. It also had "Jack Purcell labeled on the flap and now it's plain. The inside also now has the name of the shoe printed on vs. before they had a tag sewn into the heel.

Cuts into the back of my ankles

These shoes fit me when I tried them on. However, the first time that I wore them (with socks), I walked about three blocks, and they were unbearably uncomfortable, cutting into my heel at the top edge. I have never been able to put them back on again, and Zappos will not take as a return.

I've loved Converse since middle school, and I've wanted this exact pair for years. I finally got off my wallet and ordered a pair after my Vans kicked it (I keep wearing holes in the TOPS). Anyway, they felt very good - good and broken in like a pair you've owned for years with about as much arch support you can expect from Converse. There was only one problem; they aren't white. The leather upper is off white--more of a cream color. The laces and rubber are bright, pure white, but the leather is not as pictured. Huge disappointment. Will be returning. Probably won't use Zappos again.

I had a black leather pair almost 2 years ago. Best casual sneakers I've ever had in my entire life. Best! The leather could have lasted a decade but the soles completely blew out after 18 months of heavy use. So, I go to buy another pair, I decide to go with white this time around. The shoe is totally different. It doesn't fit the same, the tongue doesn't have the little "jack purcell" tag, the laces don't have the cool metal ends. I had to return them. I could've lived with the absence to detail, but not the change in fit, comfort and quality. C'mon Converse. Jack's probably rolling over in his grave.