Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® CP Canvas Low Top

Preppy classic - If you are a true preppy gal with a closet full of classic pieces, then these are the shoes to own. Seriously, would you ever consider pairing another tennis shoe or sneaker other than these with your jeans/jean skirt and your preppy crew neck sweater? These are a true classic dating back to the 1930s! Buy them exactly one half size down from your normal shoe size for a perfect fit. (ex: if you wear a 6.5, then buy a 6 which is equal to a men's 4.5).

Very happy with shoe - It was a gift, but recipient reported they were more "cushiony" than her former pair and they were more comfortable. We ordered 1/2 size larger and they fit.

Purcell always - Nothing can beat the crisp, clean look of a white Purcell. They are a casual and preppy must have. The canvas model has a certain charm to them and the contemporary leather are great all around.

New changes welcome! I have owned these shoes before, prior to the "update", but I'm very satisfied with the changes. They do cost a little more, but the improvements are hard to miss. First of all, there is a much better cushion (that actually cushions!), it's covered in a high quality velour-like fabric. The canvas portions of the shoe are now padded slightly, but the result maintains the feel of a pure canvas shoe while making things a little more comfortable. There is also a nice lining to the shoe, but my favorite change is the laces. The laces are nice and thick, they maintain their shape well, and the ends of them are covered in metal and not plastic (the weight of the metal on the laces takes some getting used to). Another great addition is that the sole now features the Sperry Top-sider like cuts which help grip on slick wet surfaces, which makes these great deck shoes. My only complaint is that the toe area seems to have narrowed up a little. Also, unlike the old Jack Purcells, where you had to size up a half size, these shoes are pretty much true to size, although you may want to size up anyway if you have wider feet.

Very comfortable - These shoes are pretty sweet, they have more support and padding than Chucks and they look cool too. Purcell’s are perfect if you like the retro style of Chucks but you don't like the punk look as much.

Retro Dad - These are practically the only shoes my husband will wear! Our daughter gave him a pair for Christmas probably 12 years ago and he has worn them ever since! Always wanted a pair when he was a teen in the 60's and never got them...now can't get enough of them!

Hot shoes! These are really gorgeous... perfect to wear with jeans or leggings and a short skirt. As always with Converse, I had to order a 1/2 size smaller.

Loved them when I was 12, still do! Great that Zappos offers women’s sizing- with small feet, can't usually find in more common men's shoe departments. No arch, although tongue is more padded than in the old days. But buy these sneakers for feeling like you're ready for a neighborhood game of kickball, not for cardio walking on the treadmill!

I've worn these since high school....... These aren't the same shoes as I wore years ago because they have been upgraded with some arch support and padding. They're great for wearing to work and as long as they stay white, look pretty nice!

Cute Summer Shoe With Jeans - This was the third of the three pairs I ordered to compare (and kept all three). The other two were white leather and similar to these in style. This pair is very cute but very much for summer, not cute with socks and probably not going to last as long but while they are good, they are very good. Not for jogging, no arch support but great at a picnic or the beach! Men's 6 1/2 worked for a Women's 8 1/2 to compare.

Narrow but Amazing Shoe - This shoe is a classic and a staple in wardrobe. Have to say white is the only way to go. The shoe is a bit narrow, so if you have wide feet like I do, it may take some getting used to. Also order about a half/whole size smaller than usual. Overall I was very pleased.

I love these shoes - These shoes fit me perfectly; I have wide feet, and usually only wear flip flops. The last time I wore converse was about 14 years ago, when I was 13. Really, really cute.

Love the shoes - Great shoes, I wear them without socks so went with a 6.5, with socks I would probably go with a 7. Love the padded tongue and soft sole. For me they are a little snug in the upper foot, but that part of my foot is wide. Good solid construction. Fun shoe.

Love it! I had been looking everywhere for this shoe and finally decided to try this site for the first time and I am completely impressed by the site, the shoes, etc. The shoes feel great! They look great with a pair of jeans or casual slacks and they have that retro feel that I wanted without a steep price tag. They are comfortable but after all day your arches can feel a little tired since there is minimal arch support compared to athletic shoes now.

Great alternative to Chucks - Great looking alternative to the Chuck Taylor All-Stars--I've been wearing Chucks for 20 years but wanted to try something a little different. These fit the bill--same great classic canvas look with a bit more comfort. Be advised that there's no need to "size down" as with Chucks--these run true to size.

Love my Jack Purcell tennis shoes - I wanted the retro Converse look with comfort. The Converse Jack Purcell gave me both. A fun shoe for knocking around in that goes just about any wear.

Super comfortable - So much more comfortable than my Chucks! They felt a little big - about a quarter to a half size bigger than marked. I was too impatient to wait for the smaller size, so I wear them anyway, and it works out fine.

Stylish alternative to the All Star - Love Chuck Taylors but wanted something a bit different. These Jack Purcell's fit the bill. Surprisingly padded and well made. These shoes fit right in to my rotation. Get yourself some.

These are possibly the best shoes I've ever owned. The size fit pretty good and seemed marked as ordered. The look was great, but at first there was some chafing on the back of my heel. After awhile it stopped. These are the best shoes I've ever owned I recommend them for anybody.

Amazing - I love them. They’re exactly what I wanted. But make sure to get a half size smaller then your normal shoe size. :]

This shoe is pretty much the same as it's always been (i.e. super-cool), but now it has an insole with some support and the shoelaces have a cool metal end-thingee instead of the plastic kind that falls apart and makes the laces fray at the ends. These are a good choice if Chucks are a little too ubiquitous for you. I said that it felt true to size, but it's probably more like an eight or a quarter size larger, but not a half.

Awesome shoe - This brand of Converse is very comfortable to walk and stand in. I love wearing them and will probably be buying more Purcell's.

SLICK CASUAL LOOK WITH J.P.! I bought these shoes for my boyfriend and they look awesome with everything he wears! From Polos and Khakis to dress pants and tie! He loves them and swears by their comfort and style! I thank you for quick delivery and easy transaction!

So cute and comfy - They're great! Very cute, and more supportive than Chucks.