Chuck Taylor or Jack Purcell?

[tiecollector]

I can't decide which one to buy. I plan on wearing them with jeans, lightweight chino-type trouser, shorts or some slim fit suits that can function as separates.

I was leaning towards these canvas Varvatos Purcells:

or these suede (think I'd rather have canvas) limited edition Purcells:

or getting some custom chucks made off the converse site.

 

[kronik]

I prefer the suede.

 

[nick123]

Originally Posted by kronik

I prefer the suede.

I 2nd that

 

[prozach1576]

I like those canvas ones...I've been thinking about getting some light colored Purcells for spring/summer.

 

[qpzil]

Originally Posted by kronik

I prefer the suede.
3rding it.

 

[mis]

Suede definitely. The Rubber bottom part looks so much better

 

[DNW]

I'm not a big fan of the stripes, so the canvase for me. If you can find them w/o stripes, then the suede wins out.

 

[Bona Drag]

Vans Era?

 

[tiecollector]

Oh, it looks as if you can design your own Purcells on the converse site, at first try it seemed you could only do it with the chucks. I think I'll try a customized pair. edit: I just ordered a pair of these. We'll see how they turn out:

 

[Tiranis]

Between the two: suede, but I have the top ones and they're great too... so... both.

 

[hossoso]

I like Purcells over Chucks and I like the styling of the suede you pictured over the canvas but I would probably prefer the canvas in person. There, that doesn't help at all does it?

 

[vvoc]

y dont you buy the regular white jack purcells? those are the best imo...

 

[tiecollector]

If anything, I'd want a cream color. I will probably pick up a pair of chucks in cream.

 

[ts4them]

I think the ones you designed aren't bad actually (although I wouldn't wear them myself). I've been tinkering with them for a couple of days but not sure how many details I'll change. I think I'll end up with a pair of white purcells with a navy smile and a navy heel stripe, seems ideal for summer to me.

 

[BrettChaotix]

I'd say the top ones only because everyone has the striped style sneakers now, the top ones stand out a little more.