Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® Leather

Perfection - These shoes are comfortable and stealthy.

This is my first pair of Converse, and I now understand why they have become a staple of American culture. These shoes are so light and comfortable you won't want to take them off. I bought these to wear with a suit, in the "geek formal" style, and it was a good choice. The leather upper is high quality, smooth, dark, and the supple black leather that is going to last a while. The soles seem to be a bit higher quality than the other Converse I have seen, and have a pretty good grip for how smooth they are. The insoles are cushiony, but of course these are flats, so expect to feel the terrain you're walking on. These are not hiking shoes; these are designed for wear in the urban environment, and are definitely not running shoes. They're more about form than function, as there isn't a high amount of arch or ankle support. The laces that come with them are a bit thinner than I desired, but they can be upgraded to the old school fat laces by buying them from websites which sell laces. The lace eyelets are sturdy and smooth, which will increase the overall life of your laces, since the friction is reduced. These shoes are true to size, as far as I can tell. There is a warning that comes with them that states something along the lines of "this product contains dyed leather, and some color migration may occur." That basically means try not to get them wet, and expect your socks to be tinted black in the beginning, as the surface dye rubs off with the perspiration from your feet. If you plan to wear them with black socks, that isn't much of an issue. The only concern about color migration should be from the upper to the soles of the shoes (on the sides), and the bottom cuffs of your pants. I don't have experience with runny colors yet, so I can't report on it, but I expect it to happen. Overall, it's a great shoe for style and general urban walking.

These shoes were just alright for me. They're very flat and a little goofy looking, like clown shoes (I don't have big feet). I was hoping to be able to wear these without socks but the leather rubbed my heel too much. The metal eyes and aglets are cool.

I absolutely love these shoes. They're simple, sleek & clean as far a style go. Keep 'em clean & they look crispy. However, they're not the most durable. bought a pair last fall. Didn't even last a year before the sole was falling off, but I wore them often. I loved them so much I bought 3 more pairs for back up. Been taking much better care of these.

I love the look of the leather Jacks, but I do have 2 legitimate complaints about these shoes. The laces and the lack of any grip whatsoever on the bottom of the shoes. The laces are impossible to keep tied for a full day of wear - laces come untied way too easily - very annoying. Secondly, the lack of traction on the bottom of these shoes makes walking on any relatively slick surface practically impossible (trust me, I've slipped and fallen several times). Despite my complaints about these shoes, they are very cool looking and they fit incredibly well. It just bums me out that they couldn't pull off an all-around amazing shoe. It's hard to say if I will be trying another pair of Jack Purcell kicks in the future...overall pretty decent shoe.

I totally love the style and fit, but on my pair the soles just dropped out after 1 week, so I had to return them. No one else had this problem? Maybe I had a lemon pair. Still wouldn't buy again.

I've been shopping for some time for a leather Converse Jack Purcell and though I've heard before that Zappos will beat everybody's price, I haven't tried it until now. What a great find!

This online purchase was absolutely painless. From checkout to speedy delivery I could not have asked for better service. Zappos, you rock!

Zappos did it again! I ordered it yesterday and it came today w/ free overnight shipping. THis isn't the first time either. As soon as I open the box I was skeptical on the comfort. Once I tied the remaining laces, I put my feet in and started walking. Wow! The most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn. Even when you raise your heel off of the ground, it fits snugged perfectly. I'm really amazed on the quality of these Jack Purcells. I was looking into buying a canvas pair of Chuck Taylors but based off of thew great reviews, I was sold to try out the Purcells. They fit better than my Tretorns in which I wear for working out. Those are comfortable as well even for minimal running.

These sneaks are both classy and comfortable. Zappos service was impeccable.

I purchased this tennis shoe as a gift for my sister. She loved it! I had never heard of Zappos until I found them online. Everything they promised was delivered. I will definitely use them again in the future!

These shoes are incredibly comfortable. I bought them to wear to work during the summer. The arch support and heal cushion are excellent.

Excellent fit. Length and width are both surprisingly true to size for being a pair of Converse. Along with most others, I'd advise going with your true size before making any adjustments. +pts for Zappos' excellent shipping!

Great classic shoe. Leather looks nice and lasts longer than the canvas.

I had these shoes before and they lasted about 5 years before giving out. They are classic, durable and comfortable.

My husband loves these shoes. They are much more durable than the cloth versions, and he absolutely loves the style. Home run, Zappos!

Was pleasantly surprised with these. I actually like these better than the original canvas Jack Purcell's as they look sleeker and more grown up. You can dress up or down in these. A great leather version of an old classic style.

Comfortable shoes, classic style, you can't go wrong with the Jack Purcells.

I had never purchased shoes from Zappos before, now I don't think I will ever buy shoes any other way. The Jack Purcells are awesome. They are more comfortable and durable then regular Chuck Taylor's. They can be worn casually and even dressed up. For the price, you really can't beat these shoes for everyday, classic American style.

This is the second pair of Jack Purcell's I have purchased and they are by far the most comfortable shoe in the Converse lineup. My first pair were the classic white canvas but I chose the leather for a cleaner look. The leathers are even softer than the canvas and a little more cushioned as well. Great casual shoe that can be dressed up or down.

Zappos is the best! I ordered the shoes with zero hassle and they arrived the next day at no extra cost. Perfection!

These shoes are not only stylish but they are very comfortable as well, easy to wear all day! True to size, you can't go wrong with Converse but the Jack Purcell's are my favorite.

This was my first time ordering from Zappos and I am so pleased with this company! My order arrived in record time during the Christmas rush. I will order from them again!

Unlike regular Chuck Taylor's, the Jack Purcell's have support and a comfy insole. I can wear these all day and not feel a thing, which I couldn't do with regular Chucks. The leather is great for the fall -- much warmer than the canvas but still breathes. Also, the laces on these are metal, so you don't have to worry about them getting frayed after a lot of use. My only complaint...somehow these won't stay tied! Have to double knot them to keep tied for more than 10 minutes.

These shoes are actually comfortable; they have a form fitting removable insole that is very nice. Of course the OLD SCHOOL look is nice, too!