by Gabrielle Hennessey

We’re jealous of all our Japanese readers after taking a look at the latest Jack Purcells for the exclusive Converse Japan collection.
The newest drop includes leather kicks in the classic Purcell shape fabricated in solid red or black, as well as — our favorite — a black-and-white wingtip/saddle shoe-inspired look called the Dresscode 1/2.
What we love most about these new Purcells is that they’re clean enough to wear with more grown-up ensembles, yet they still pack a fun, youthful punch — factors which translate the shoes into something sporty-chic that makes them easy to dress either up or down.
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More: classic • Converse • Converse Japan • Dresscode 1/2 • Jack Purcell • leather • Men's Shoe News • Newsflash • Saddle Shoes • sneakersAdded on December 1, 2009


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