I Wore Converse’s New, Luxury Jack Purcell for a Month

Construction

Great materials don’t mean much if they aren’t constructed properly, which Converse knows. The rubber sidewalls are noticeably thicker than other sneakers, which should make them more durable against scrapes, scuffs, and relentless grip tape scratches. Not only that, but the rubber sidewalls reach higher up the shoe for even more coverage and protection. That said, the shoes still use a classic vulcanized sole construction that may or may not last as long as most other…