I’ve worn the Converse Jack Purcells and compared their sizing to other popular shoes and my conclusion is this: Converse Jack Purcell sizing runs about a half size bigger than other popular brands. I recommend sizing Converse Jack Purcells down a half size in comparison to your normal shoe size.
***Verify Your Size: Converse now has their own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Converse sizing tutorial available at Converse.com (affiliate link takes you to Converse.com). This is the best place to start for Converse Jack Purcell sizing along with checking out the comparison photos on this page.
When I started to compare Converse Jack Purcell shoe sizing to other major brands, I found that just like other Converse shoes, the Converse Jack Purcell shoes run big. For example, here are my size 12 Converse Jack Purcells (right) compared to my size 12 Vans Slip-On Shoes (left):
But when I compared these Converse Jack Purcell shoes to other types of Converse shoes, the sizing is very similar. For example, here are my size 12 Converse Jack Purcells compared to my size 12 Converse Chucks:
Overall, it is safe to expect a looser fit from your Converse Jack Purcell Shoes if you order your typical shoe sizing. If you prefer a snug fit, sizing down a half size might be best. In this article I want to discuss Converse Jack Purcell shoe sizing in more detail, and I also want to compare my Converse Jack Purcells to other types of popular casual shoes.
Converse Jack Purcell Sizing
Do Converse Jack Purcells Run Big or Small?
As I mentioned above, in my experience, Converse Jack Purcell shoes run about a half size larger than my normal shoe size. This is similar to other types of Converse shoes that I have worn (Chucks, Chuck 70, One Star) that also fit about a half size bigger than my normal shoe size.
When I have compared Converse Jack Purcell shoe sizing to Vans, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance, I found examples of popular shoes that fit similar to these shoes, and I found examples of popular shoes that fit smaller than these shoes. Let’s take a look at those comparison photos so you can have a better idea how these Converse Jack Purcell shoes compare.
***Verify Your Size: Converse now has their own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Converse sizing tutorial available at Converse.com (affiliate link takes you to Converse.com).
Converse Jack Purcell Sizing Compared to Other Shoes
Converse Jack Purcell vs Vans Sk8-Hi Sizing
I have found the Converse Jack Purcells to run bigger than most Vans sizing. The Converse Jack Purcells fit looser than the Vans Sk8-Hi shoes. I would say the Converse Jack Purcells are a half size bigger than the Vans Sk8-Hi Shoes. Here are mine (both size 12):
Converse Jack Purcell vs Vans Authentic Sizing
Just like the Vans Sk8-Hi Shoes above, I found the Converse Jack Purcell shoes to fit about a half size bigger than the Vans Authentic Shoes. Here are mine, both size 12:
Converse Jack Purcell vs Vans Slip On Sizing
And just like the other classic Vans from above, these Vans slip on shoes fit about a half size smaller than the Converse Jack Purcell shoes. Here are mine, both size 12:
Converse Jack Purcell vs Vans Old Skool Sizing
And, yes, these Vans Old Skool shoes also fit about a half size smaller than my Converse Jack Purcell shoes. Here are mine, both size 12:
Converse Jack Purcell vs Vans UltraRange EXO Sizing
I have found the Vans UltraRange EXO shoes to fit bigger than other types of Vans shoes. Although the sizing here is closer than the first four Vans shoes we discussed above, I still felt like the Converse Jack Purcells were a bit looser:
Converse Jack Purcell Sizing vs Nike Cortez
This might be the most drastic difference in this article. To me, the Nike Cortez run smaller than my normal shoe sizing and the Converse Jack Purcells fit bigger. The Jack Purcell shoes run at least a half size bigger. Here are mine, both size 12:
Converse Jack Purcell vs Nike Blazer Sizing
The Nike Blazers do not run as small as the Nike Cortez shoes above, but I still found the Nike Blazers to fit about a half size smaller than these Converse Jack Purcells. Here are mine (both size 12):
Converse Jack Purcell vs Nike Air Max Sizing
The Nike Air Max shoes are very similar to the sizing of Converse Jack Purcell shoes. It can be difficult to compare the sizing of these two shoes with a photo because the Nike Air Max shoes have foam padding that makes the heel stick out a bit. I did my best in the picture below to align the collar of these shoes so you can get an idea how they compare. They have similar sizing. Here are mine (both size 12):
Converse Jack Purcell vs Adidas Superstar Sizing
The Converse Jack Purcell shoes have similar sizing to the Adidas Superstars. I’d say that in my experience the Jack Purcell shoes were a little looser, especially since they don’t have as much padding around the collar. Here are mine:
Converse Jack Purcell Sizing vs Adidas Gazelle
I think the Adidas Gazelle’s fit about a half size smaller than the Converse Jack Purcell shoes. The Adidas Gazelle shoes have a snug design, but fit true to size. These Jack Purcell shoes are looser:
Converse Jack Purcell vs Converse Chucks Sizing
The Converse Jack Purcells and the Converse Chucks both have sizing that runs about a half size larger than other shoes. The sizing of these two shoes is very similar. Here are mine, both size 12:
Converse Jack Purcell vs Converse One Star Sizing
The Converse One Stars also fit about a half size larger than my normal shoe sizing. I’d say the Converse One Stars have basically the same sizing as the Jack Purcell shoes. The Converse One Stars below have a thicker rubber overlay around the toe, and a more pointed toe, which makes them appear longer:
Converse Jack Purcell Sizing vs Converse Pro Leather
The Converse Pro Leathers are the one type of Converse shoe that I have worn that did not fit large. I feel like the Converse Pro Leather shoes fit true to size, and the Jack Purcells fit about a half-size larger. Here are mine (both size 12):
Converse Jack Purcell vs New Balance 997 Sizing
I feel like the sizing of Converse Jack Purcell shoes is very similar to the sizing of the New Balance 997 shoes. If you made me choose, I’d say the Jack Purcells were a tiny bit looser since they have less padding around the collar than the New Balance 997 shoes. Here are mine (both size 12):
***Verify Your Size: Converse now has their own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Converse sizing tutorial available at Converse.com (affiliate link takes you to Converse.com).
Converse Jack Purcell Sizing Summary
After wearing the Converse Jack Purcell shoes and comparing them to other popular shoes my conclusion is this: the Converse Jack Purcells fit about a half size bigger than my normal shoe sizing. If you prefer a tight fit, I would recommend sizing down.
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Converse Jack Purcell Size Guide: Converse now has their own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Converse sizing tutorial available at Converse.com (affiliate link takes you to Converse.com). This is a great place to start for Converse Jack Purcell sizing.