Can't find leather Purcells

Connemara · Mar 4, 2008

Any recommendations? I've found three or four sources for Jack Purcell leather sneakers and none of them seem to stock over a mens' size 8. WTF? I'm a 9.5 in "regular" shoes FWIW. I just want some Purcells

itsstillmatt · Mar 4, 2008

Buy canvas.

Connemara · Mar 4, 2008

Originally Posted by iammatt

Buy canvas.
Isn't leather comfier and also higher up on the Coolness Scale?

whacked · Mar 4, 2008

Originally Posted by Connemara

Any recommendations? I've found three or four sources for Jack Purcell leather sneakers and none of them seem to stock over a mens' size 8. WTF?

I'm a 9.5 in "regular" shoes FWIW.

I just want some Purcells

No way you're a a 8 in Purcells.

I wear 8 in most dress shoes and anywhere from 8 to 9 in sneakers, but I'm selling my pair of canvas Purcells in 7.5 because they've proven too tight. I can squeeze my feet into them, barely, but walking any distances at all hurts. And sneakers in general should fit a bit roomy, I'd think.

Karo · Mar 4, 2008

Originally Posted by Connemara

Isn't leather comfier and also higher up on the Coolness Scale?

Yeah I have two pairs of leather one. Therefore I'm twice as cool.

whacked · Mar 4, 2008

in Brown:
http://www.amazon.com/Converse-Purce...4681538&sr=1-4

in Green:
http://www.amazon.com/Converse-Purce...681815&sr=1-25

Mid version (first one is my favorite)
http://www.amazon.com/Converse-Purce...681538&sr=1-11
http://www.amazon.com/Converse-Purce...4681538&sr=1-9

You're welcome.

TwentySomthing · Mar 4, 2008

Check out the converse website. There seem to be some there up for sale in or at least close to your size.

whodini · Mar 5, 2008

Ebay has great deals, too. I got new Varvatos Purcells for cheap.

June · Mar 5, 2008

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2266314/c/751.html

Connemara · Mar 5, 2008

Ordered some white canvas JP's from Zappos. Will report back soon.

upnorth · Mar 5, 2008

I had a pair of leather purcells and had to discard it because no one was able to resole the rubber soles. It's a waste since the leather uppers still looked brand new. The irony was that the staff told me to go for the leather ones as they are more durable.

In hindsight, I should've bought canvas, the upper and soles probably will not have much of a discrepancy in their lifespan and should wear out about the same time.

drizzt3117 · Mar 5, 2008

I'm fond of the JV purcells too...

Connemara · Mar 5, 2008

So these came today. Zappos is ridiculous. Anyways, they width is about right but I think they're a bit long. There's about an inch from where my toe is to the front of the shoe. Should I go down half-a-size? I don't want the toe to curl up from the shoe being too long.

whacked · Mar 5, 2008

Originally Posted by Connemara

So these came today. Zappos is ridiculous.

Anyways, they width is about right but I think they're a bit long. There's about an inch from where my toe is to the front of the shoe. Should I go down half-a-size? I don't want the toe to curl up from the shoe being too long.

Which size did you get?

Connemara · Mar 5, 2008

Originally Posted by whacked

Which size did you get?
9.5, which is my AE/Alden shoe size.

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