VTG DEADSTOCK USA MADE Black Converse Jack Purcell Shoes Sneakers 8.5 USA MINT
Killer pair of deadstock, new without the box, USA Made Jack Purcell sneakers by Converse. Jack Purcell was the king of the badminton court in the 1930s and designed these shoes to keep him on his throne. Eventually their good looks and sleek lines won them a following outside of the world of sports. Originally produced by the B. Goodrich Company, the shoes came to be manufactured by Converse in the 1960s, in the early 2000s Converse was acquired by Nike and moved production of the shoes to China, along the way eliminating the original B.
Goodrich-designed Posture Foundation insoles (which Converse had continued to put in the shoes) and also the use of 100% cotton canvas (the current production Jack Purcells are made from a lower-quality cotton-nylon blend). These shoes have both Posture Foundation insoles and are made from 100% cotton canvas.
Additionally they sport the iconic bumper toe with the blue smile. White in color and clearly marked Made in U. Each shoe is stamped with the size 8.5 and measures 11" from heel to toe and 3.75" across the sole at the widest point. Deadstock, new without the box, unworn and completely without flaws or defects. Additional photos happily supplied upon request.
All inquiries will receive a prompt reply. See my other listings for a broad selection of quality menswear, both vintage and modern. You will not be disappointed. The item "VTG DEADSTOCK USA MADE Black Converse Jack Purcell Shoes Sneakers 8.5 USA MINT" is in sale since Monday, October 02, 2017.
This item is in the category "Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage\Men's Vintage Shoes". The seller is "caesarpug" and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Style: Casual Shoes
- Brand: Converse
- US Shoe Size (Men's): 8.5
- Decade: 1970s
- Color: Black
- Material: Canvas
- Occasion: Casual