Customer Reviews Converse Jack Purcell® CP Canvas Low Top

I would have kept these but after trying two sizes, they are just too wide for a woman with slightly narrow feet. They make my feet look huge. I like the simple classic styling and think that the quality is pretty good. They are definitely nicer and sturdier than Keds or regular Converse. I wish Zappos had searchable reviews so that I could have read reviews from women without having to spend hours going through all 778 reviews individually (which I did not have time to do).

First, I'll say I rarely write reviews, but I just had to say something about these shoes. I've worn nothing but Jack Purcells for the last 5 to 7 years. These newest Jack Purcells have actually made me switch to different shoes. I didn't take the switch lightly...I wore these for the last year daily until they wore out completely. The cosmetics, durability, and overall functionality fall short of the previous versions (luckily I still have a couple pairs of the older). The lesser issues for me: Some different colors and cosmetics, the hardened toes on the top/front are attached with varying crookedness, and the shoes aren't quite as durable (but not a whole lot worse...I got a year's worth of daily commuting out of them). The bigger issues: The eyelets around the arch were lowered and are actually blocked by the insoles so these shoes don't breathe very well. The insoles have thicker, stiffer heel cushioning and less forefoot cushioning and a much lower quality overall. This raises the heel to toe drop significantly and makes the shoes pretty uncomfortable. You'll need to buy replacement insoles to fix the two above problems...I'm still searching for a suitable replacement so I can keep wearing Jack Purcells. On the plus side, these are the most versatile shoes ever...you can wear them with anything and they look great. Don't underestimate their performance for sports, hiking, etc. either (with replacement insoles now). They're a bit wider than Chuck Taylors, but not too much. Please bring back the previous version so they reclaim their previous glory...the perfect shoe!

Much more comfortable than I originally thought. I've owned Converse All-Stars before but rarely wore them because my feet would hurt. These shoes are a classic summer shoe.

I love the look of these sneakers, unfortunately they were not very comfortable at first. The first time I wore them I had two pretty bad blisters on the backs of my ankles. On my second attempt to wear them, I covered up the ankles pretty well with band aids. Although it was a long walking day (about 4 hours total), my two baby toes got pretty bad blisters. I am a fighter by nature, so on my third attempt, I covered all possible areas with band aids and they were fine. As a woman, I am used to a little pain for fashion's sake. However, for sneakers, I would definitely expect a little less breaking in. I still love how they look, and I get a lot of compliments.

The shoes looked the same on the internet but in person were not the same as the Jack Purcell's of the 60 and '70s as I was told on the phone. The difference was the front of the shoe which was not as bulbous as the "vintage" shoe. A good product for today's player.

I really like my Jack Purcells. Obviously, being white canvas they get dirty quickly, so they are definitely not for romping through the grass. They are pretty comfortable, but could have a bit more arch support (although I think they have more than typical Converse sneakers). Overall, I'm happy with them.

These are comfortable and just interesting enough to be stylish. They are a solid pair of white sneakers. They are very comfortable to wear and stand around in, but not recommended for walking missions: you will probably suffer chafing at the front of your foot due to the rigid cap. That comes with wearing Chucks, I suppose.

These shoes are super cute. They're more comfortable than the Chuck Taylors but they do need to broken in. The arch support is minimal at best so anticipate needing additional arch supports. They run big so I had to go a half size down. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. Love these shoes.

I ordered these sneakers in a 6½ and they are too big. They feel like a 7. But, the padding is wonderful! Like walking on a cloud. And the width is nice as well. They are not so big that my feet look bigger than they are, but not so narrow that they are uncomfortable. So I am now ordering them in a 6. I have been ordering a lot of sneakers over the course of the last two weeks and these are more comfortable than Uggs, and Keens. They are much more comfortable than the regular Converse All Star sneakers.

Warning: the navy Jack Purcells pictured are not what you get when you order navy Jack Purcells. Unlike the blue and white, the "navy" Purcells have white stitching all over which make it look more like a Chuck Taylor. :(

Nice shoe for kicking around in the summer. Bit more refined than Chuck Taylors. Run a little small, no arch support.

It's wonderful to be able to find these classics again. Actually, they're upgraded; back in the day I don't remember the tongue being so thick, nor was the insole cushioned quite as much. The heavy duty laces, featuring metal-wrapped aglets, are a nice touch as well. They're a tight shoe, though. I bought them with the intention of wearing them without socks, and it's a good thing. Still, classic style, brilliant white that cleans up well with mild detergent and water. They look fantastic and I am very happy with them.

I've been wearing Jack Purcell's for 20 years. This is the first pair I've bought since Nike took them over. They've changed a couple things. Sizing seems slightly larger, added padding round the ankle and metal aglet with the logo stamped out.

I like the style of these shoes better than the Chuck Taylor's. Beware that these shoes are narrow. If your feet are even moderately wide get a half size bigger. I wear a 9 in Chuck's and a 9.5 in JP's.

Classic white sneakers. Perfect for the summer. They have a soft sole, but have a tendency to be tight around the sides of my feet. Maybe I need to break them in. Either way, I love these shoes and have for years.

Feels sturdier and better made than the originals. Laces, cushioning, lining, etc are all higher quality while still maintaining the classic look of the original.

I like the look of the shoes, but wearing them for an entire day may not be so comfortable. I've gotten other Converse that ran big, so I chose the same size as the slips. Usually I'm a 12 1/2, so I usually get Converse in 11 1/2. These, I would say, 12 would be good.

Classic style, timeless look, and comfortable footbed. However, I had to return mine because of how very narrow they are. I normally have to order a 2E wide, and have trouble finding casual shoes that aren't painful to wear. I'll give the lace-up Converse All-Stars a try as my slip-ons were great. Thanks Zappos for making everything so easy and painless!

These shoes are super cute and sturdy, but the sizing is a little small for women. I usually wear a 7 or 7½, and so I ordered the 6 men / 7½ women, and they were too small.

I'm a dedicated Converse fan. A decade ago it was only Chuck Taylor's, but once I was turned on to the more comfy, more stylish Jack Purcell's I've never looked back. This is probably my 4th pair in 10 years.

I have had dozens and dozens of pairs of Chuck Taylor's over the course of my lifetime, and decided to branch out to these. I love them! The look is very similar to Chuck's, except the shoes are better made and have some arch support and some tongue padding. They are very comfortable! The most important thing I can say is that because they actually have cushioning, they do NOT fit the way other Converse do. I ordered my "Chuck's size" (6) and had to return and get the size I wear in other sneakers (7).

The distinctive Converse! Stylish, comfortable, looks great in every casual setting. I need to force myself to wear something else.

I originally ordered these shoes for vacation purposes, (Disneyland and Mexico) but have found that I wear them far more often than I thought. They are super comfortable and I get compliments on them all the time. They are a great everyday sandal, but I also love the fact that they can be worn in water. I'm very happy with this purchase!