Sweet Enlow

Shoes are probably my favorite article of clothing.  I can strangely find myself looking at shoes for hours without even realizing what I am doing.  In accordance, I am very particular about what I like.

That being said, Converse’s “Jack Purcells” are arguably my favorite shoe I own.  First introduced to me by OneManArmy when I was high school, these shoes have been a steady staple of my wardrobe since I was 16.

Like many of my favorite articles of clothing, Purcell’s are great because of their versatility.  One can wear them with anything – jeans, chinos, trousers. 

A couple things to consider, though, when wearing the Purcell.  First, it is a definite must to break these shoes in.  Not because of comfort issues, but because you look like a total dweeb if you dont..  Fortunately, they are pretty easy to break in – getchu a nice vintage look.  Secondly, particularly on the classic pair, I replace the white laces for black ones.  This an ol’ trick I also learned from OneManArmy.  It gives the shoes a little more edge which I prefer.

I also personally wear Purcell’s with Pants cropped as high as is reasonable.  Because of this, I almost always make sure I am either wearing some wild socks or simply no sock at all.

Be careful about the colors when considering Purcells.  Many of my friends have white.  I think white is a to bland.  There is also Navy, but I feel it limits the shoe to summer time with bright colors only.  Also, John Varvatos has taken the Purcell line and put a few modern touches to it (allowing him to charge twice as much I might add).  They are cool, but not as tight as they originals.

Getchu a pair of Purcells. 

P.S. Make sure everyone knows they are Purcells and not those wack Chuck Taylors.

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