I'm going to take a chance. My arches are so high I could get drafted twice, doggone! But those to me are the epitome of cool, and I may be the most incredibly handsome man on here, but my cool cred could use some help don't ya know!
Jack Purcells by Converse. What a shame/Classic Sneakers
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The custom feature allows you to pick the color (or a pattern) of the sneaker, the tongue, the heel stripe, the toe, the lining, the stitching, the eyelets and has the option to provide text on either the heel stripe (4 letters) or along the outside of the sneaker just below the ankle (10 letters).
Nice, simple way to add some fun to this iconic sneaker.
I will say that I thought the color I chose (red bark) appeared darker online than it does in person but it’s fine.
I’m thinking I may do a custom job on a pair of Chuck 70’s.
I mean how can you not have a pair of Chuck’s in a collection of retro sneeks?
@Toothpick
The custom feature allows you to pick the color (or a pattern) of the sneaker, the tongue, the heel stripe, the toe, the lining, the stitching, the eyelets and has the option to provide text on either the heel stripe (4 letters) or along the outside of the sneaker just below the ankle (10 letters).
Nice, simple way to add some fun to this iconic sneaker.
I will say that I thought the color I chose (red bark) appeared darker online than it does in person but it’s fine.
I’m thinking I may do a custom job on a pair of Chuck 70’s.
I mean how can you not have a pair of Chuck’s in a collection of retro sneeks?
jackgoldman123
Boring and predictable
I played intercollegiate tennis back in the 70s and Purcells weighed a TON, like the old wooden racquets.
I wonder if they are lighter now?
jackgoldman123
Boring and predictable
sneakers or racquets?
Oh, I know the racquets are lighter. Or I'm stronger?
jackgoldman123
Boring and predictable
both
After wrestling with the weight of the Purcells in the 70s I switched to the sneakers worn by Connors but for the life of me I cannot recall the name.
There's a blast from the past! He was a bulldog...
Custom also come in wide for some styles. Lots of great choices. They‘ve yet to add a badger print fabric option but it would not surprise me if it shows up at some point.
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that’s just wrong
I'm OBVIOUSLY much hipper than you two. I could DEFINITELY pull those off, Baby!!!
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@beginish thought of me as a heretic for getting the Laver with a leather upper and blue trim as opposed to mesh upper and green trim.
But this… this is blasphemy.
Of course, my lovely bride wouldn't let me put them on in order to pull them off, me thinks!
She has this thing called VETO POWER, in that she subtly (?) says to me: "you aren't wearing THAT are you?"
Some years back I was leaving the palace with my wife- who was giving me side eye for some sartorial violation. We got to this art opening and a fashion photographer immediately took me outside for a few snaps - I had so much fun on the drive home.
Got these about ten years ago. They appear correct. First day that I wore them an entire pizza slipped out of a box at work and landed right on one foot. I can still see a slight orange stain.
I just received my new pair of Jack Purcells from Piperlime the other day. I ordered them several weeks ago but they were backordered. I didn't care since I got them on sale for $39.99. They cost between $55-60 depending on where you order them from. So, for a good deal I didn't mind the wait.
Upon inspecting them, I see that the quality of the iconic sneaker that has been enjoyed by generations of the sneaker-wearing public has been somewhat compromised. I'm sure there are many purists out there that would argue that the sneaker has been returned to its former simplicity but nevertheless, I am somewhat disappointed but not to the point of not wanting to wear them.
Here are some pics so you can decide for yourself. The old pair are maybe two years old.
Let's start with the laces. The old pair are made of nylon and have metal tips. These have been that replaced with a fabric lace with plastic-coated tips. Not a big deal but one detail that has taken a step down, imo.
As you can see, the tongue no longer has the Jack Purcell logo on it. The tongue on the older pair was padded. On the new pair it is not. 2 demerits. One for style and one for comfort.
Note the two holes that allow air to circulate inside the sneaker. Clearly visible on the old pair.
On the new pair, they are buried below the insert. This is unforgiveable, imo. Poor design. What were they thinking?
The heel had blue-trim sewn into it. This has gone by the wayside. Small detail but nevertheless.
The ankle was padded and now it is not. 2-point deduction for doing away with a comfort-feature.
Also note the airholes in this picture. You can see on the new pair how they are covered up.
THE SMILE
It is the smile on this iconic sneaker that makes it instantly recognizable and don't worry, it is still there. On the old model it was somewhat recessed while on the new pair it is not. However, I do recall, on pairs that I had owned in the past, the smile was not recessed.
So, am I a little disappointed that Converse decided to cheapen a product that I have worn for years? Of course. Has it been so drastic that I would not buy them again? Well, let's just say I'm glad I didn't pay 60 bucks for them.
If you’re not happy with their performance try a pair of Spring Court. Ultra comfortable French cool. As worn by John Lennon on the front cover of Abbey Road.
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Not sure how I feel about the vented outsole on the Spring Courts although I am sure how I feel about The Beatles.
They are by far the most comfortable canvas shoe I’ve ever worn. I only ever buy the black version.
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