November 20, 2009

Converse Japan Jack Purcell “Glen Check”

In an upcoming release out of Converse, the Jack Purcell classic enjoys a nice choice of materials over two models with this "Glen Check" collection. The age-old pattern comes in either gray or brown versions with a release date anticipated for next month. Source: Houyhnhnm more

October 9, 2009

Victim x Converse Jack Purcell

Bringing their minimalistic designs to footwear, Japanese brand Victim offer a look into their new collaborative project alongside Converse. Utilizing the timeless Jack Purcell model, the label does a nice job of incorporating their contemporary elements within a pretty low key design. Retailing for 15,000 (Approx. $167 USD), the sneakers ... more

August 28, 2009

Ian Ginoza x Converse 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell “Epi Leather”

"I just wanted to make something hopeful," Ian says of his 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell V3 shoe design, which is inspired by a single white blood cell. "It's about a clean slate - something completely pure." Ian's 1HUND(RED) shoe isn't his first positive vision. The graphic designer turned sneaker aficionado turned ... more

August 19, 2009

Ian Ginoza x Converse 1HUND(RED) Jack Purcell “Epi Leather”

Seen in a preview sometime ago last year, the Ian Ginoza designed Converse Jack Purcell has finally begun to hit retailers. The simple aesthetic of an all-white upper is characterized by a luxurious texturized (as well as waterproof) Epi leather upper with red highlights used sparingly throughout the sneaker's design. ... more

June 30, 2009

Converse Japan 2009 July Releases

Converse Japan update their roster of drops for July with a handful of releases for the summer months. Some of the dominant themes include the Chuck Taylor All Star Stud, the Chuck Taylor All Star Mono-Patch, the Jack Purcell Grunge, Jack Purcell S-Dot and the Chuck Taylor All Star Split ... more

April 30, 2009

Converse Japan Chuck Taylor & Jack Purcell New Releases

Converse Japan release a few new selections from their two classic sneaker models including the Jack Purcell and timeless Chuck Taylor in Hi and Low versions. While the Jack Purcells sport camouflage and reptilian patterns, the Chuck Taylors are given a tonal treatment in three colorways including black, red, and ... more

March 10, 2009

Converse Jack Purcell

Having implemented patent leather onto various models last year, Converse hit their Jack Purcell with the PL treatment once again, this time adding in perforated detailing throughout the uppers. The sneakers come in both a white/black and reverse black/white colorway featuring silver eyelets and silver tip laces. Classic yet still ... more

March 2, 2009

Converse Japan 2009 Sneakers March Releases

Converse Japan's 2009 March releases are seen here as themes seen in previous months continue on. The "Expo Nippon" theme which highlights various Japanese traditional crafts is seen once again with the Arita-yaki One Star Ox based on the special regional pottery styles. A new theme includes the "Expo Okinawa" ... more

February 23, 2009

Converse Jack Purcell Match-Point

The former design of badminton great Jack Purcell, Converse gave a new life into the staple classic with its Jack Purcell Match-Point back in 1976. The traditional JP is slimmed down with the most notable change in the usual chunky rubber toebox. The Match-Point toebox is much slimmer and integrated ... more

February 18, 2009

Ozzy Osbourne x Converse Jack Purcell “Straight Jacket” Hi

Aside from the Converse All-Stars shown yesterday, The Prince of Darkness hooks up with the legendary sneaker company on another pair of kicks. This time around they transform the Jack Purcell into a "straight jacket" high top, similar to the Black Sabbath from some seasons ago and somewhat symbolic of ... more