who is jack purcell anyway? some eccentric designer? nope. guess again.

jack purcell is the chuck taylor of badminton. (we all know who chuck taylor is right?) jack purcell pushed the game to its height of popularity in the 1930s...wearing converse the whole time. a 'jack purcell' converse can easily be spotted by the trademark "smile" across the toe of the shoe. legend has it that jack purcell would often rip this edge of his converse in play due to all fo the quick stops and dashes on the court. badminton is one aggressive and demanding game...it was not taken lightly back in the day.

a jack purcell is a step above the rest in the converse world. purcell's were a hit with everyone from prep school kids to early hollywood celebrities. a shoe that embodies an upper crust sport, a top-notch player and an undying legacy.