Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® CP Canvas Low Top

GREAT CASUAL SHOE - If you are tired of the same old atheletic shoes that look like a Sherman Tank, these will be a welcome releif for tired feet.

Love the Purcell - I have always tried to find the black Purcell Converse sneaker in stores and usually come up empty. I'm thrilled I could find it at Zappos. It's a hip shoe that's comfortable for walking, which is just what I wanted.

Jack Purcell's - These shoes are great. They are comfortable, casual and go with just about anything. And Zappos made the whole ordering process just as great. The shoes came fast and were packaged nice and neatly. The overall quality of my experience will definitely bring me back for more.

7th grade all over again - Well, they've been updated in little ways since then, but they're still the classic shoe that you remember. I even find myself rubbing dirt from the sole of one onto the upper of the other too get rid of the too-new look, just like in the old days.

Very Satisfied - Great service by Zappos! They upgraded the shipping category so that I'd get the sneakers much quicker than anticipated. Will definitely recommend to my friends/family and will shop again at Zappos.

Great Decision - I love these sneakers!!! They feel great and you can wear them without socks and they still feel and look wonderful! The only thing to remember when ordering these sneakers is order a 1/2 size smaller that what you usually wear. They run a little bit. Wonderful shoe!!

Review - By far the best place to purchase shoes from...great service, very reliable.

Now that Nike owns Converse the insoles are actually supportive. I've always loved this style so I'm happy with the change.

Clearing this up! There has been a lot of talk about whether these JPs are correct! Yes, if you want the traditional JPs, order these, the ones with white laces. The soles are blue. The grommets are a little in the rubber edging but it does actually ventilate your feet. The logo on the back in plain, no black square around it. These is no logo on the tongue. The insole is plain, no comfort wedge. See photos. Remember, these are the ones with white laces.

Very cushy and just a cute white canvas sneaker. I didn't think it felt cheap or inferior to a pair of black Jack Purcells I had a few years ago. I did need to return these because they were too snug on my wide-ish foot.

I really like Jack Purcells because they fit me better than Chuck Taylors which tend to be a bit narrower for me. That said, I have 2 other pairs of Jacks which fit great. For some reason, this purchase felt a bit narrower than my other pairs. I like them and will wear them, but they won't give me all day comfort as the others. Maybe I just got a weird pair.

Great fit but more importantly great service.

Purchased these for my husband, half-size larger than the pair he's replacing that he's had for years. Based on this I would size up if you're unsure. He's also complained about the comfort, but then it's meant to be a casual shoe so it is not meant for athletic support . Other.Love the classic look, even with newer competition from Vans, Sperry, etc.

Ordered the women’s size 5. Runs large.

Needed a new white sneaker as I wore my last pair until they had holes in them (a street style Nike from DSW that I couldn’t find again anywhere). Was pretty skeptical about the fit as I’ve worn classic Converse in the past and they have always ended up in a donation pile because they are too narrow and pinch the sides of my pinky toes. Now... full disclosure, I am a 35 yr old professional dancer with 85 year old feet. I’ve been in a motorcycle accident. Unless I’m performing or going to an event that I want to wear heels at, I have given up the vanity of my youth (at least as far as my feet are concerned) in favor of shoes I can put my orthotics in. I am also very particular about my style and am always on the hunt for the perfect white street sneaker. Soooo with that behind us Dear Reader, if you’ve gotten this far, let me share the following: I actually love these sneakers. They are NOT just like classic Converse (although (very similar). First of all, I am usually a 7-7.5 and got these in a size 7. I’m able to fit my orthotics over the glued-in insole (something I wish Converse would change, already!! Make it removable!), which can sometimes cause your heel to slip out because your foot is now sitting too high in the shoe, but these were completely fine - a nice fit, no toe pinching, and much more comfy overall with the added orthotic, obviously. On the aesthetic side, the biggest difference for me is that the tongue on these is shorter and flatter than regular Converse, which makes a huge difference. Nothing bunching up on the sides or flapping up over your ankles. These just sit flat over your foot without getting up in your ankle’s business when you walk. So although they look almost exactly the same as Converse, they are not quite, and for the better. My only wish is that they come out with a seamless knit pair!

Classic style

Really love the look of these shoes. Slight narrow on my foot than I would prefer, but it is manageable where I did not want to return them. Since it is a canvas type shoe, my hope is it will just stretch out over time. The sole that came with the shoe is very flat which caused the bottom of my feet to ache, but I have flat feet so I always have to switch out the soles that come with shoes for my custom orthotics anyway.

I had to return these. Because apparently my 38 year old foot is not the same as my 17 year old foot. These were too narrow in the toe box area. I tried them on and wore them around the house for a few minutes and it instantly hurt my big toe and pinky toe on both feet. Super bummed cause these were my fave shoes in high school. Was excited to try them again. Not for this old lady.

Love this shoe in white. More comfortable than it looks and goes great with a sport coat and jeans!

Alas, the Converse version of this shoe is not the same as the original. Everything--from the rubber moulding to the laces--is a little thicker/wider. The result is a less sophisticated version of the classic Jack Purcell. Size too is a half-size larger, and while the original Jack Purcells came with an excellent and substantial removable insole, this Converse shoe has no arch support and no insole. I ended up putting my full-length running ortho-supports inside; that's how much more space there is in these shoes. With my orthotics inside, the shoes are comfortable; I'll probably keep them, as they'll be good for walking. But it's sad that Converse has dumbed down a previously classy sneaker.

good shoes, nothing special but a clean white shoe.

Love these shoes. They run a little big but very happy.

These shoes are really cute and comfortable. However, I have a small frame and skinny legs, so they made my feet look long and awkward. This style seems to have a little more length in the design of the toe box than the classic Chuck Ts which I think attributed some to them seeming awkwardly long on my foot. I'm sure someone with a different frame would love these.

Laces are way too long! There like 2 feet of extra lace

Have admired these sneakers from afar for a long time. Being a loyal Pro-Keds fan I've never taken the plunge. Well, life is short and new sneakers brighten my day and many of my outfits. I am glad I bought them. I chose the navy blue and am happy with the style, fit and comfort. Many reviewers bemoan the changes in the sneaker but as a first timer I am a fan.