Converse Jack Purcell

e famed Jack Purcell, with its telltale Smile™ on the front, is a footwear icon the world over. Originally designed as a technical performance court shoe in 1935, the Jack Purcell silhouette gained fame well beyond that of its designer Jack Purcell -- a world-famous champion badminton player in the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Also an accomplished tennis player, Jack Purcell helped design the shoe he then played in that became the footwear choice both on and off the court. His signature product has become one of the most well-known shoes in athletic footwear history.

Rugged on the court in its heyday, the original Jack Purcell remains essentially unchanged since its introduction. The unmistakable recessed Smile trademark in the middle of the toe of the iconic shoe was originally inset to prevent it from becoming worn or damaged during court play. This ensured that it remained highly visible after years of hard use.

A staple of early Hollywood and boarding school bad boys, the Jack Purcell is a country club classic updated for today. Infamously worn by the greatest on-screen rebels and artistically-inclined personalities of today, Jack Purcell is Americana in every stitch. Those who don Jack Purcell sneakers portray an image that sets the standards for classic understated style.

Jack Purcell is reignited with a lighter weight construction, a re-engineered last, and a redesigned outsole to bring more comfort, flexibility and traction to this casual court classic. Enhanced detailing includes a premium twill upper, micro fiber suede collar, tongue lining, and suede footbed for all day comfort.